FAMILY BINGO NIGHT:
The 22nd Southgate Scout Group are holding a Bingo Night on Friday 8th February in the Parish Hall at 7.30 pm. (Doors open at 7 pm) Tickets £5 adults and £3 children. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Any queries call Orna on 8886 6265. Tickets on sale at the door.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION COURSE:
Parents meet on Tuesday, 5th February at 8 pm, the children on Saturday 9th at 10 am and the Family Mass for all is Sunday 10th at 11.15 am.
CONFIRMATION 2013:
Forms for Confirmation are now available for collection from one of the priests in the Sacristy (to the right of the church entrance) after all Masses, for those who registered their interest earlier in the year.
ST BLAISE:
The Blessing of Throats for the Feast of St Blaise will take place on Monday 4th February at the 8 am and 10 am masses.
FEBRUARY BAPTISM COURSE:
The next course will begin on Monday 4th February. Please come to the Parish Centre between 7 – 8 pm to complete an application form.
SUNDAY MORNING
REFRESHMENT ROTAS:
Available from the Paper shop today.
SICK AND RETIRED PRIESTS:
Envelopes are available at the back of the church for the Sick and Retired Priests collection, which will take place next weekend.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK:
The Annual Mass in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes takes place at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 9th February at 2pm. You are particularly invited if you wish to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.
“IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST PAUL”:
A retreat day for men (18+) discerning a possible calling to the priesthood, on Saturday 9th February at Allen Hall Seminary. Contact Fr Richard Nesbitt at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
FAIR TRADE:
The stall is open next weekend after all masses except Sunday evening.
JANUARY SALE:
A Very Big Thank You for all those who helped, donated and supported the January Sale. A fabulous total of £1,405 was raised which will go towards purchasing a new Advent Candle Stand.
THANKSGIVING FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY:
A Mass for couples celebrating 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th & 60th Wedding Anniversaries this year will take place at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 18th May. If you would like to attend please let the Parish Office have your names, date of wedding, full postal address (for your invitation) and an email address (or phone if you don’t have email.) Thank you.
MOTHERS PRAYERS:
Meet on Wednesdays from 8 – 8.30pm each week. New members most welcome.
22nd SOUTHGATE AND THE PASSAGE:
Many thanks to all who supported the Scouts’ cardboard box sleep-out, which helped them think about the plight of homeless people. Altogether our young people raised £2,748 for The Passage, so well done to them!