PARISH VOLUNTEER GROUPS:
Next Sunday, 19th May, several of our Parish Groups will be in the Hall after all Masses to chat about their work and involvement in the Parish.  This would be a great opportunity for us all to discover what is done, and what needs to be done, around a busy parish, from reading to cleaning – maybe you could volunteer a couple of hours yourself?  Pop in next Sunday and find out!

ST MICHAEL’S SCHOOL FORMS:
The priests will be available to sign St Michael’s Secondary School forms on Monday 24th June – further details to follow.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER ROTA:
Please take one from the Paper Shop, if you have not already received it via email.  If you would like to receive your rota by email, please let the Office know.

NEW SOUTHGATE CEMETERY MASS:
The Annual Mass at the Cemetery will take place on Saturday 8th June at 11 am.

MENINGITIS UK:
Lauren Donaghy will be taking part in a tandem skydive to raise much needed funds for Meningitis UK on Monday 27th May.  If you would like to support both Lauren and Meningitis UK, donations can be made via www.justgiving.com/Lauren-Donaghy.  Thank you.

FRIENDS OF THE POOR CLARES:
The Spring Fair at the Poor Clares Monastery, 102 Galley Lane, Arkley, Barnet, is on Saturday 11th May from 10 am – 1.30 pm.  Stalls include craft work, cakes, homemade jams etc.  Refreshments, including light lunches, will also be available.

BAPTISM APPLICATIONS:
The May course begins on Monday 13th, when interested parties are invited to come to the Parish Centre between 7 – 8 pm in order to complete an application form.  The second part of the course takes place on Monday 20th at 7.30 pm in the Small Hall.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Congratulations to all those children who received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion this weekend.

CONFIRMATION:
Congratulation to all our young people who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday.

COLLECTION FOR CRISIS IN SYRIA:
A very big thank you for your generosity last weekend.  A total of £1,662 was collected.

DEMENTIA AWARENESS WEEK 2013:

Dementia Awareness Week is the Alzheimer’s Society’s annual awareness-raising campaign. It will take place from 19th – 25th May in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The theme for this year's Dementia Awareness Week is talking.  The more we talk about dementia, the less fearful and more prepared we will be to face it.  For further information check the Alzheimer’s Society website: www.alzheimers.org.uk/talkdementia or call 0300-222-1122.