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THIS WEEK IS THE OCTAVE OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY:
As the name suggests, this is a time of prayer when we unite our own intentions with those of the Lord Jesus who, before his death and resurrection, prayed for the unity of his followers. Children from our primary school (Year 1 and Year 4) will join us at 10 am Mass this Thursday morning to lead us in a special Mass for unity and reconciliation. The Mass will be followed by Benediction.

FR DAVID ON THE CHRISTMAS SEASON:
Today is the Feast of the Lord's Baptism which marks the formal end of the Christmas season. Liturgically, however, the Christmas mystery reaches forward towards the Feast of Candlemas on 2 February. I know that some of you keep your cribs out till then. This is an opportunity for the priests once again to send you all Christmas blessings and thanks for your gifts and cards. Tomorrow we begin the season of Ordinary Time until the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday, 6 March.

CRIB OFFERINGS:
The Catholic Children’s Society supports disadvantaged children and families across London, Hertfordshire and the South East, working with individuals of all faiths and none; our sole aim is to help those in greatest need.  Thank you for your donations to the Crib this Christmas.

THANK YOU AND WELL DONE:
Many thanks to all involved in a number of successful and enjoyable events last weekend, including the Bernadette Club Christmas lunch, the Anointing Mass, the Volunteers Christmas Party, Sunday tea party and the Carol Service at St Paul’s. Your generosity and commitment is greatly appreciated by everyone.

Our Lady of Lourdes lit red for Red Wednesday 2018.

‘SPIRITUALITY OF ADVENT’
‘A talk’ on Tuesday 11th December at 7pm in the Church.

ADVENT DAILY PRAYER BOOKLETS:
Available from the Paper Shop today priced £1.

HOMELESS COLLECTION IN ADVENT:
Once again we are collecting tins/toiletries, socks & gloves for homeless.  Please place your donation in the box at the back of the Church.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK:
Saturday 8th December at 3pm.

VOLUNTEERS CHRISTMAS PARTY:
Saturday 8th December at 7.30pm.

ECUMENICAL CAROL SERVICE:
St Paul’s Church Woodland Road, Sunday 9th December at 6.30pm.

PENITENTIAL SERVICE:
Friday 7th December at 10.30am.

 

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Prayer Intentions

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO ARE UNWELL:
Bernadette Dillon, Richard Rayney, Kathleen Ferns, Jean Payne, Larry Andrews and Elizabeth Hosford.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY DIED:  
Austin Brennan, Gerri de Souza, Daria Wright, Alma Cleur, Aidan Clerkin and Eileen Kelly.