FR DAVID WRITES
Well done to our children who celebrated First Confession last weekend, and many thanks to their parents, families and our catechists. This coming Saturday is First Holy Communion day: Masses at 11 am and 2 pm. Please pray for the candidates. It is always such a lovely day in the life of the parish. Thank you for your generosity towards the Priest Training Fund last weekend. There are some copies of the new Allen Hall Seminary News magazine available in the church porch—but there are not many, apologies! Have a wonderful week and may God bless you all.
MONSIGNOR JAMES CURRY
On Monday it was announced in Rome that Pope Francis has appointed Mgr James Curry as a new Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster, to join the Cardinal and the other bishops who serve in our diocese. Mgr Curry is currently the Parish Priest of Our Lady of Victories Parish, Kensington. Please keep him and the whole diocese in your prayers as he prepares for his Episcopal Ordination.
LONDON ASSEMBLY & MAYORAL ELECTIONS - THURSDAY 2 MAY
On Thursday 2 May, our Parish Centre will be used for the London elections. Please note that it will not be possible to access the hall at all that day (except if you come to vote!) Please follow the instructions on your polling card as not all parishioners will be voting here at Our Lady of Lourdes hall.
KATHY McCARTHY RIP
Mrs McCarthy’s Funeral will take place at St Monica’s on Thursday 2 May at 11.30.
FR JOHN WARNABY RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Fr John Warnaby, former assistant priest at St Monica’s Parish in Palmers Green. Fr John’s Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday 30 April in his parish at St Joseph’s Church, Carpenders Park, beginning at 12 noon.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS 2024
Rehearsals will take place on Thursday 2nd May at 5.20pm and 6.20pm.
ANNUAL MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Westminster Cathedral Saturday 25 May 2024 at 2.30 pm. The Cardinal is inviting, to this Mass, all couples in the Diocese, who are celebrating significant wedding anniversaries of Catholic marriage in 2024. If this is you, and you would like to attend, please email the Parish Office with the following details: husband and wife’s names, wedding date, full postal address and email (or number, if no email).
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL
Help our school get £1,500. Our school has applied for a grant from Tesco to upgrade the infant playground. We will be up against other schools and whoever gets the most votes will win the £1,500. To vote you need to shop at Tesco and ask for the blue token when you check out. We will be in local stores—Colney Hatch Lane, Hampden Square, Whetstone and others from April to June—thank you.
DIVINE MERCY RECOLLECTION DAY
The Divine Mercy Apostolate, London is holding a Recollection Day at the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, on Saturday 1st June. The day will include teachings on the Message of Mercy, Holy Mass, Stations of the Cross, Hour of Mercy with Adoration and Benediction and Veneration of the Image of Merciful Jesus. All welcome. Please call Millie on 07957594646 for information. Coaches from Ealing Broadway and Victoria
WATERFALL TENNIS CLUB – NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
Would you like to try out free tennis coaching at a local community club? All ages and abilities welcome! Perhaps you’d just like to watch? Come to a free Open Day next Sunday 28 April between 11am and 5 pm - all ages welcome and racquets provided! Membership discounts available on the day. Refreshments and licensed bar. Find us at 100 Pymmes Green Road N11 1DD
BERNADETTE CLUB MEMBERS
Please note that there will be no meeting this Thursday as the Parish Centre is closed for polling. The next meeting of the Bernadette Club will take place on Thursday 6th June when we look forward to seeing you. The Bernadette Club coach trip to St Albans will take place this week on Thursday 2nd May leaving from outside church at 10:30 am and leaving St Albans at 4 pm. The coach is now full so unfortunately no further seats are available.