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WEEKLY NOTICES
15 Friday, Saint John Stone, Priest and Martyr, Memorial, Red
16 Saturday, Saint Simon Stock, Priest, Memorial, White
17 Sunday, Seventh Sunday of Easter, White
18 Monday, Saint John I, Pope and Martyr, Memorial, Red
19 Tuesday, Feria, White
20 Wednesday, Feria or Saint Bernardine of Siena, White
21 Thursday, Feria, White
22 Friday, Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious, Op Memorial, White​​​​
Second Collection: Catholic Communication Network
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SUNDAY 17 MAY
1. We will now take the second collection. Today’s second collection is for the Catholic Communications Network. This collection supports the work of the media office of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.
2. Next Sunday, 24th May, is Pentecost Sunday. We will be holding our annual multi-cultural Pentecost celebration from 12 noon to 3pm that day. Please come along to celebrate the diversity of our parish community. You can sign up to attend or to help on the notice board in the meeting area.
3. Our Pentecost Novena will continue at 7pm this evening and at the same time each evening during the coming week.
4. The Food Bank continues to need our donations of food and other items to help families in need. There is a list of priority items in this week’s Newsletter.
5. If you are attending St Margaret’s for the first time, you are very welcome. We are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive parish – so, if you are new here, please introduce yourself to Fr Anthony and our Welcomers and join us for tea and coffee after Mass. And, as always, please could anyone who sees someone new to the parish make a point of approaching them and making them welcome.
​ As part of our Community Outreach programme, we will be praying in May for residents in
Dalmeny Road – odd numbers. Please join us in prayer.
Please pray for:
Issac Mathews, Valsa Philipose, Pauline Soane, Stephen Popeley, Tom & Sally O’Regan, Anne Towner, Maria Furtado, Elizabeth Cuffy, Annabelle & Michael Colairo, Paul Ford, Maria Mappley, Sheila Sharp, Michael Rowback, Kristine Harvey, Margaret Fox, Samuel Evans, Angela Quagraine, Errol Quagraine Jnr & Joquim Fernandes.
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Please see Paul D'Souza-Bento if you would like to become a Welcomer.
See Adrianna, Tiffany or Paula to join the music groups.
See Gerald to join the ministry of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
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For more information, contact the Parish Office via email:
The winning numbers for the month of
February 2026
1st Prize: £50 Winner number: 2
2nd Prize: £25 Winner number: 89
3rd Prize: £10 Winner number: 27
Quarterly Prize: £50 Winner number: 145
March 2026
1st Prize: £50 Winner number: 20
2nd Prize: £25 Winner number: 137
3rd Prize: £10 Winner number: 79
April 2026
1st Prize: £50 Winner number: 107
2nd Prize: £25 Winner number: 145
3rd Prize: £10 Winner number: 70
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St Philomena's Catholic High School For Girls is advertising for an immediate start for:
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1:1 Higher Level Teaching Assistant
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Exam Invigilator
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If you are interested please see their website
https://www.stphils.org.uk under 'Vacancies' or email recruitment@stphils.org.uk
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Publication
St Margaret's Toolkit on Racial and Cultural Inclusion
St Margaret of Scotland parish has created Toolkit to help Catholic parishes enhance racial and cultural inclusion in their activities and worship. It offers practical advice, resources, and website links, including guidance on forming inclusion groups, welcoming diverse parishioners, sourcing diverse religious items, and organizing multicultural events. This toolkit supported by the Southwark Archdiocese's Commission Promoting Racial and Cultural Inclusion. Access the Toolkit.
