Steve and Caroline's Ordination
We would love for people to come to our Ordination. It takes place at St Paul's Cathedral on 3 July. Doors open at 2, but you might want to get there a bit earlier to make sure of a good seat. St Joseph's has been very special to us and we'd love you to come and share the day with us. You are really welcome to pop in for a drink and some food straight afterwards at The Saint in Paternoster Square, right next to the Cathedral.

Prayers for our Ordinands
Please pray for Steve Morris and Caroline Newbold who are being ordained as Deacons on Saturday July 3rd, by the Bishop of London, to serve as curates at St Stephen’s, Ealing and St Matthew’s, Yiewsley respectively, and for our recent summer placement student Martin Allwood, being ordained Deacon on Sunday June 27th by the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, to serve as curate in the Hundred River and Wainford benefice near Beccles in Suffolk. Also Toby Crowe, our former parish assistant, being ordained as a priest by the Bishop of Willesden on Saturday July 3rd.

Bob Curson RIP
It is with sadness that we give the news that Bob died on Saturday June 5th. Chris and their son Christopher were with Bob in Meadow House as he died peacefully. Bob's funeral will be on Friday June 18th, 1.30pm at St Joseph's, with the committal at Breakspear Crematorium at 2.45pm. All are invited for refreshments to follow at the Dovetail Centre. Bob's family are requesting donations in his memory, in lieu of flowers to Meadow House Hospice. (Cheques payable to 'Meadow House Hospice'). We give thanks for a special man and faithful servant of Christ who gave so much, and was much loved in this church and community, and we offer our love and prayers to Chris, Christopher and Nick. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Thank you for all your cards, phone calls and prayers over the last few months and especially this last week.
We hope you will join us in celebrating Bob’s life at his funeral and in the Dovetail centre afterwards. We know it is what Bob would have wanted. Chris, Christopher and Nick

Day Visitors to New Wine
We have been offered some free day tickets to the New Wine week, which runs from July 24th-30th at Shepton Mallet, Somerset. If some people are interested in visiting for worship, teaching and fellowship with the St Joseph’s group attending, please see Chris Hill or Simon.

Hippy heaven at St Nick’s
To celebrate St Nicholas, North Hayes, 50th year, we are invited to a ‘hippy heaven’ barbecue, 4-8pm on Saturday June 26th at the church in Lansbury Drive, featuring a 60s and 70s disco, artwall, face painting, party games and prizes for the best dressed hippies. Tickets £3 for adults and £1.50 for children.  See poster in the centre.  

SING Summer Activities
We wanted to update everyone about what is being planned for Soul in Northolt and Greenford summer activities weeks. Our main 'Soul' Week will be on the week beginning 9th August. We have a week of dance, sports, crafts and other activities planned such as birds of prey, circus skills and drum workshops.
This year for the first time we are planning to provide something every week during August. Based on requests from the young people, we are also running a Film Week on the week beginning 2nd August, Girls Only Week of fashion, self defence and modelling beginning the 16th August and Lads Only Week from the 23rd with big boy's toys & rugby. We are looking forward to these activities and hope that you will enjoy being a part of them in many ways. Look out for more information in the coming months. Chris

A Walk through the Old Testament
Saturday 26th June 9.30am – 5pm St Barnabas Church, The Fairway, Northolt
A memorable and fun-filled overview of the Old Testament story. Cost (including book): £14. Book through St Barnabas Parish Office, Raglan Way, Northolt UB5 4SX Tel: 07982 100884 Email: jbcox@btinternet.com
See poster and fliers in centre .

100 Club Renewal deadline 31st of July
Please note, in order to avoid complexity with renewal no new applications will be accepted after this date. The new year begins on the first Sunday in August with subsequent Prize Draws on the first Sunday of each month. First Prize £15 and Second Prize £10. Twelve opportunities to win. The 100 Club is part of our drive to raise £10k internally towards the £2.8m required to refurbish our church. The renewal / application forms are available in the Dovetail Centre. It is hoped that all existing members will renew their membership. Subscription is £12 a year. We need 100 members. If you are not a member but would like to support our fundraising then please complete the application form and return it by 31 July deadline. Friends and families may also join. For more information, please speak to Randolph Reid, Susan Duah or Audrey Fleischer. We can only continue the 100 Club if we attain a viable level of membership, so please support it. Thank you The Fundraising Team.

Multicultural Evening Saturday 19 June 2010
Last opportunity to purchase tickets. For tickets please see flyers or speak to Randolph Reid, Shirley Dash, Sue Ripley, Susan Duah and Audrey Fleischer or to any other member of the church if you are visiting. This event is also for family and friends. Tickets are limited, so please order your tickets today and make this event a memorable one. Adults £12; Children under 12 - £5; Family (2 Adults & up to 3 children under12) -£30. Food inclusive. Time 6pm to 10pm. A chance to sample the excellent varieties of food, music and entertainment from all the different cultures within our church community. We need a little more help with the food. Please see the Food List in the Dovetail or speak to Shirley. All proceeds go towards our building project. Thank you for your support. The Fundraising Team.

Back on the pilgrimage road
As part of my letting go of ministry responsibilities here and in the Willesden Area, as I prepare to move on, I shall be back on the pilgrim road later this week. I am walking another seven days with friends on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in northern Spain, this year from Burgos to Leon. I’d be grateful of your prayers as I shall be holding you in mine. With love, Simon   

Ealing Youth Mayor - Well Done Rebecca!
Congratulations to Rebecca Ladipo who was recently elected as Ealing Youth Mayor. For the next year Rebecca will be working on behalf of all young people in Ealing. She will also stand in for The Mayor at certain functions.

Upcoming dates for your diary
Saturday June 19th Multicultural Evening
Saturday June 26th 'A Walk Through the Old Testament' - an interactive event for SING churches members at St Barnabas, Northolt
Sunday June 27th 10am Parish Eucharist and Farewell to Steve Morris and Caroline Newbold
Saturday July 3rd 10.30am Toby Crowe's ordination as a priest, St Andrew's, Uxbridge
3pm Steve Morris and Caroline Newbold ordained as Deacons, St Paul's Cathedral
Saturday July 17th Evening farewell to Simon and Lizzi and the family
Sunday July 18th 10am Parish Eucharist - Simon's final Sunday service
July 24th-30th St Joseph's Group at New Wine week, Shepton Mallet

St Joseph the Worker Cleaning Rota
Saturday 19th June Team 2 June Chick, Ethlin Modeste, Tina Carthy Brass Chris and Co
Saturday 26th June Team 3 Iris Perry, Dave Perry. Christine Alugo-Sowemimo Fri-5pm