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Archbishop Richard Moth, President of the CBCEW, welcomed and blessed the National Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fátima and the Relics of Saints Francisco and Jacinta Marto. In his homily, he encouraged the faithful throughout England and Wales to heed the call of the Immaculate Heart of Mary by praying daily for peace through the Holy Rosary. He also expressed his gratitude to Rev Fr Richard Nesbitt, National Spiritual Director of the World Apostolate of Fatima England and Wales (WAF E&W), for his unwavering commitment to spreading the enduring and relevant message of Our Lady of Fátima. The Cathedral was filled to near capacity throughout the five-hour programme, which combined prayer, devotion, and formation. Fr Richard reflected on the spirituality and witness of Saints Francisco and Jacinta before their sacred relics were reverently held aloft and used to bless the congregation. Oliver Abasolo, Lead for the First Saturdays Devotion of Reparation, spoke on the importance of making reparation and reflected on the challenges facing the wider acceptance of this devotion within the Church today, particularly amid a diminishing awareness of sin and the need for conversion. Towards the conclusion of the celebration, many faithful were enrolled and invested in the Brown Scapular. The liturgy was greatly enriched by the heavenly voices of the Sinag Himig Chorale, whose sacred music elevated the prayerful atmosphere of the occasion. The Knights of St Columba provided a faithful and dignified guard of honour for the Pilgrim Statue and the Relics throughout the celebration. Special recognition is also due to Rev Fr Patrick van der Vorst, Cathedral Precentor, together with the clergy and staff of Westminster Cathedral, whose careful preparation, generous support, and dedication helped ensure a reverent, dignified, and joyful celebration. Numerous volunteers from the World Apostolate of Fatima within the Dioceses of Westminster and Southwark also offered their time and sacrifices in service to the event. Their contributions included stewarding pilgrims, assisting with collections, distributing Brown Scapulars, decorating the bier of Our Lady, and providing refreshments for the choir. It is hoped that the First Saturdays Devotion of Reparation will become a regular observance at Westminster Cathedral. After all, this devotion remains Heaven's Peace Plan for our troubled world. May the Immaculate Heart of Mary be your refuge and the way that leads you to God. While the pilgrimage of the Cathedral Visitations has now come to its conclusion, the requests of Our Lady remain. The pilgrimage may have ended, but the mission continues. "In the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph." Our Lady of Fàtima, pray for us. Ss Francisco and Jacinta Marto, pray for us. Venerable Sister Lucia, pray for us. Ave Maria. Videos: Fatima Prayer Day (2) Facebook

Five First Saturday devotions at St Joseph’s Parish, Wealdstone and Harrow Weald, 191 High Rd, HARROW WEALD, HA3 5EE. Time: 10:00am Mass , followed by a Holy Hour of Adoration during which we pray the Holy Rosary and the Guided Meditation. A priest is also available during this time to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. For further information: You will find us on the main road, half mile north of Harrow & Wealdstone station (BR). You can contact us on 020 8427 1955 or by email: wealdstone@rcdow.org.uk Our main parish website can be found at www.catholicwealdstone.org

The Five First Saturdays devotion is no longer done publicly at Brompton Oratory in London. Join us a t Devotion at Brompton Oratory for our Fatima devotion to the First Five Saturday's. Visitors are very welcome for this special event. Time and further information The devotion can be done privately, and the Oratory is ideal for this because the church is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. There are public Masses on Saturday and Confessions are easily available throughout most of the day either in church or at Oratory House. Also the church is open all day for those wanting to pray the rosary or do their 15 minutes meditation in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Contact https://www.bromptonoratory.co.uk/

Five First Saturdays Devotion at The Most Precious Blood and St Edmund, 115 Hertford Road, Edmonton, London, N9 7EN Join us a t Devotion at The Most Precious Blood and St Edmund for our Fatima devotion to the First Five Saturday's. Visitors are very welcome for this special event. Time and further information First Five Saturdays devotions begin with Adoration of the Blessed sacrament at 11.00am with confessions during exposition, until 12.00 noon, when Holy Mass takes place. The Rosary is after Mass and then there is the 15 minute meditation. (For a normal Saturday, as above but there is no meditation after the Rosary). Contact https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/edmonton/

Five First Saturdays Devotion at St Mary of the Angels, Moorhouse Road, Bayswater, London, W2 5DJ Join us a t Devotion at St Mary of Angles for our Fatima devotion to the First Five Saturday's. Visitors are very welcome for this special event. Time and further information First Saturdays commencing 5 October 2019 – The probable format is as follows, but please check before travelling: 8:00 am Adoration, 9.40 am Meditation on Rosary, 9.55 am Benediction, 10:00 am Mass, 10.30 am Rosary (Confessions till 11:00 am). Contact https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/bayswater/