THIS SUNDAY is the FIFTH SUNDAY of the year on which we have our CANDLEMAS CELEBRATION (following the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple last Thursday) with a Children's Procession and Blessing of Candles, which marks for us the end of the Epiphany celebration of the spreading Light of Christ by celebrating the way his Light has reached our own churches and ourselves through our Baptism and Holy Communion.

YOU ARE REMINDED that those who are frail in body or health may be prudent not to receive the chalice at Holy Communion if they feel uncertain.

WEEKDAY MASSES are at usual times (weather permitting) this week, except at St Elizabeth's on Thursday. In very cold weather Most Holy Redeemer parishioners are asked to use the side door for entry.  

NEXT SUNDAY  is the SIXTH SUNDAY of the year in which the theme changes from the Epiphany theme to the new covenant formed by Christ through his redeeming death and resurrection, forming a preface to the coming season of Lent and Easter.

MOST HOLY REDEEMER parishioners who are interested in forming an ecumenical liaison group in contact with Great St Mary's are asked to contact Colette Kerins either after Mass or on 01279 842528.

THE ARCHBISHOP will be principal Celebrant this Saturday 11th February, the Feast of  Our Lady of Lourdes, at 2.00 pm. The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered during the Mass by the Archbishop, Auxiliary Bishops and Priests who will be concelebrating the Mass. Those who are sick or infirm in either parish who would like to participate in this Celebration are asked to contact me as quickly as possible, as I need to pass on details to the Cathedral.

CAFOD is seeking to recruit a Diocesan Officer with strong IT and administration skills. Applicants should have excellent communication and presentation skills. Experience of working with volunteers desirable. For further information please log onto www.cafod.org.uk/jobs closing date next Sunday.

THE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING MASS for the Sacrament of Marriage will take place this year in Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 26th May, when couples celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th 50th, and 60th (or over) wedding anniversaries are invited to join the Archbishop at Mass. Those who qualify are asked to supply Connie (see foot of back page) with their full names, wedding date, full postal address, and email or Tel No. before the beginning of March to be sent to the department of Pastoral Affairs at Vaughan House by 3rd March.

NOMINATIONS FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE YEAR in 2012 are invited. The idea is to honour the "unsung heroines" who take on responsibilities and carry out service to others in steadfast and perhaps unobtrusive ways. The nomination can simply be a letter from a friend, colleague, parish priest or even a family member setting out the facts in a brief way.  The idea is to honour women who in their homes and families, in public office or in their business or professional lives, are seeking to live and uphold the Church's teachings with love and dedication. Letters can be typed or handwritten, no more than two pages in length, and should be sent to: Mrs Janette Woodford, 22 Milton Rd, WARE, Herts  SG12 0PZ  or emailed to: mijamajoje@ntlworld.com by April 30th2012.

A MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS OFFICER is wanted by the Diocese: Dept: Communications Hours: 35 hours per week (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday) + occasional evening work as required Salary: £25-26k(neg) Location: London, SW1. HR Manager, Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street SW1P 1QN