PRAYER FOR THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT
Lord Jesus, you are the light of the world. You are light in our darkness.
Son of God, save us from our sins.
Bring hope into lives of all people.
Give peace to all nations.
Be the joy of all who love you.
Bless us as we gather here in your name. Lord Jesus stay with us.
Amen.
NINE LESSONS & CAROLS:
Takes place on Sunday 18th December at 6.30pm in St Paul’s Church, Woodland Road. Some of our parishioners are involved in the service, and you are all welcome to attend.
LAST FAIR TRADE STALL OF 2011:
The last Fair Trade sale of 2011 is fully stocked including many stocking fillers. A subtle wink ensures we hide your purchase from your children! All orders are in.
BAPTISM COURSE:
The December course continues on Monday 12th December at 7.30pm.
READERS:
Please collect your new rotas from the Paper Shop – thank you.
PENITENTIAL SERVICES:
Will take place on TUESDAY 20th December at 2.30pm & 7.30pm.
PASTORAL AND BEREAVEMENT TRAINING COURSE:
We are looking for volunteers who may be interested in this course with a view to setting up a Parish Bereavement Group. Training is provided but you must not have been bereaved yourself in the past two years. If you are interested please use the tear off slip at the bottom of the newsletter.
MARGARET QUINN RIP:
The Requiem Mass for Margaret Quinn who was deputy head teacher at St Martin de Porres School will take place at St George’s Church in Enfield on Thursday 15th December 12.30pm.
ADVENT TINS FOR THE HOMELESS:
Please leave your tins in the box at the back of the Church – thank you
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Will take place on Sunday 18th December between 1pm & 5pm.
CHURCH CLEANING VOLUNTEERS:
Please collect your new rotas from the paper shop – thank you.
ANITA HARRINGTON RIP:
Requiem Mass Friday 16th December at 10 am.
2011 ADVENT TALKS:
This year’s Advent Talks will continue on Wednesday 14th December at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre. The topic will be Eucharistic Prayers, Communion and Dismissal.
CHRISTMAS OFFERING:
For those not in the Planned Giving Scheme, envelopes are available at the back of the Church for your Christmas offering to the Priests.
CHRISTMAS POSTERS:
Please take a Christmas Poster, supplied by the Knights of St Columba, to display in your window at home.