St. Francis of Assisi, Isleworth
Church of England Parish Church
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St. Francis of Assisi
865 Great West Road
Isleworth
TW7 5PD
Every second Sunday of the month after Mass the congregation shares lunch together. There is a rota of volunteers from the congregation who offer to cook the lunch. The meal provides an opportunity for everyone to relax together and to welcome visitors and newcomers. A contribution of £3 is invited to cover the cost of the meal, which includes a main course, a dessert and a glass of wine.
Members of St Francis of Assisi Church collected a record £1868.30 in the recent Christian Aid house to house collection. ‘The record breaking amount is partly due to the increased number of people collecting in more roads in the parish’ said Fr. Lawrence Smith, the priest at St. Francis of Assisi Church on the Great West
Helena, who has been working at the Hospital for almost thirty years, says she was ‘very pleasantly surprised and also humbled’ when her name was called; when she stepped up to receive her trophy, a large crystal bowl with her name engraved on a silver shield, and her certificate, her first thought was of her team: ‘I wish they were up here with me’.
Her colleagues had nominated her for being honest, fair, and knowledgeable, and for maintaining the high standard about which she is particular. Mothers had nominated her because they were impressed and happy with the care and support she gave them.
Led by Helen Sanderson-
Saturday 11th October 2008
10am to 4pm
Have you always wanted to sing solo?
Do you want to get the best from your microphone technique?
Do you often wonder how the PA system equipment actually works?
On the Sing Live! course you’ll learn about:
· Solo singing with a backing track and PA system
· Microphone technique and posture
· Using foldbacks to monitor your performance
· How to create a good visual performance
On this one day course, each student will be given the chance to sing a solo song with a backing track, and then receive tutor and group feedback on how they can improve their performance. Students may choose a song from a variety of genres or bring their own song to sing; everyone will be given the chance to perform the song using a full PA system. There will also be a session on how microphones work, and how to get the best from them.
Please note -
Course Details:
Date: Saturday 11th October 2008 from 10am – 4pm
Cost: £25.00 per person (Advanced bookings only – booking closes on Fri 10th Oct 08)
Level: beginners to intermediate – open to people over the age of 18
For more info email info@littleelizamusic.co.uk or call 07758 744357 or download the application form here.
CHURCH MEMBER NAMED MIDWIFE OF THE YEAR 2008
St. Francis of Assisi Isleworth congratulates church member Helena Boateng, who has been named Midwife of the Year 2008 by West Middlesex Hospital.
‘You just go in everyday and do your duty, working very hard as a team -
Helena credits her Christian faith with inspiring her ‘to be compassionate and caring; to support and help colleagues and clients without judging them. We are there to share the joy of new life, a gift from God’.
Helena’s caring goes beyond duty: her husband, Tony Boateng, is also a healthcare professional and, as her children are adults, she sometimes volunteers for Christmas and Easter shifts to allow her colleagues with young children to spend the holidays with their young families. Originally from Ghana, she supports an AIDS charity there.
Conceding that midwifery can be a stressful profession, as fewer midwives mean a greater workload, Helena is passionate about her calling and says, ‘It’s so rewarding; every new birth is a celebration of life. I’m addicted to it: you smile with the family, you laugh with them, you are jubilant with them, and then… you go on to the next mother’.
Road. ‘But it also due to the incredible generosity of the local people of Isleworth’. Working with the poorest communities in 50 countries and believing that everyone deserves a decent life, Christian Aid helps people to improve their own lives – whatever their background or religion. Over 600 partner organisations are supported around the world working towards ending the injustice of poverty. ‘It was really encouraging to collect from ‘It was really encouraging to collect from people of all ethnic backgrounds and faith communities. Together we can make a real difference’ said Fr. Lawrence.
Jackie Cambra
Christian Aid Representative