ALAN LOVETT RIP:
The Requiem will take place here at 10 am Tuesday 5th December.

MOTHER’S/TODDLERS CANCELLED:
Due to the funeral there will be no Mothers and Toddlers on Tuesday.

PARISH CHRISTMAS PARTY:
Our Annual Thank you Party for all those parishioners who do so much around the Parish to keep it running smoothly takes place in the Hall on Saturday 16th December from 7.30 pm (after evening Mass).  If you help in any way, this is you, so please come along and have a good time!!!!

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Parents: Tuesday 5th at 8 pm
Children: Saturday 9th, 10 am
All: Sunday 10th, 11.15 am Mass.

OLD TIME MUSIC HALL ARE BACK!
You are invited to a performance of Christmas Songs on Saturday 9th December in the Parish Hall at 8 pm.  Tickets will be on sale today.

SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE ROTA:
Please collect your new copy from the Paper Shop today.

TINS FOR THE HOMELESS:
We will be collecting tins of foodstuffs during Advent.  Please place your donations in the blue box at the back of the Church.  Many thanks.

PRAY FOR THE FIRST CANDLE OF ADVENT:
Almighty God, let your blessing come upon us as we light this wreath. Turn our hearts to you, and fill us with the love, peace and joy for which we long.  We ask this through Christ our Lord AMEN.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL: 
Application forms for Reception Class in September 2007 are available NOW.  Please call the school on 020 8361 0767.

SIGNING ALL SCHOOL FORMS:
Will take place on 4th December 7pm – 8pm and 5th December 7.30pm – 8pm.  Please complete your section of the form BEFORE you come to the Parish Hall.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK MASS:
Is at 2.30pm on Saturday 9th December followed by teas in the Hall.  Anyone who is unable to attend but would like to be anointed please contact the Parish Office.   Please note there will be NO 10am Mass that day.
If you know of anyone who is sick or confined to home, who would like to be visited by a priest, please leave their details with the Office.

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK:
Local lad writes from the Amazon for Cafod.

BAPTISM PROGRAMME:
Next signing session will be 11th December 7 pm - 8 pm.

JANUARY SALE:
Janet Butterworth writes:  Just an early note to let you know that the January Sale is in the Parish Hall on 20th/21st January 2007.  Now is the time to start saving any unwanted gifts, toiletries, toys, books etc.  More news in the New year.  Thank you.