ADVENT PENITENTIAL SERVICES:
Our Penitential Services are on Monday 16th December at 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm.
ADVENT TALKS:
You are all welcome to attend the last Advent Talk, which takes place on Tuesday 17th December at 7.30 pm in the Small Hall. This week’s title is, “The Lord’s Prayer – The Our Father”.
JOSEPHINE GLENDENNING RIP:
The Requiem Mass takes place on Thursday, 19th December at 10 am.
EXPOSITION DURING ADVENT:
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place this afternoon between 12.30 pm and 5.30 pm. You are asked to sign the sheet in the porch if you are going to watch. There must be someone in the church at all times.
CHRISTMAS ENVELOPES:
Envelopes can be found at the back of the church for those who are not in the Planned Giving scheme and would like an envelope for their Christmas offering.
ST PAUL’S NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS:
Takes place today, Sunday 15th December, at 6.30 pm at St Paul’s Church, Woodland Road. Our choir and readers are taking part, all welcome. Refreshments will be provided afterwards.
TOILETRIES & TINS FOR THE HOMELESS:
We will be collecting for the homeless during Advent. A box can be found at the back of the Church for your donations. Barnet Homeless Action are particularly keen to collect toiletries this year such as deodorants, disposable razors, shampoo, soaps, shower gel etc. Thank you.
FAIR TRADE STALL:
The Last Fair Trade stall before Christmas is this weekend in the Parish Hall. Give hard working ethical farmers and manufacturers in developing countries a good start to 2014.
CAFOD PHILIPPINES DISASTER COLLECTION:
Thank you for your generous response to last weekend’s collection. A fantastic sum of £1,796 was donated.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT:
If you would be interested in having support following a bereavement please complete a form in the church porch and post it through the presbytery letter box. A member of the Parish support team will contact you.
USED STAMPS:
We are collecting used stamps for a charity which supports the homeless. Please place them in the box at the back of the church. Thank you.
PILGRIMAGE TO ROME & ASSISI
27th October - 2nd November 2014
Applications forms will be available for collection after the 8.30 am and 9.45 am masses on Sunday 15th December for those that have already expressed an interest in the trip. If you are unable to attend the church that day please contact Patrick Bolger on 8882 1522 or 07826 834779.
VOLUNTEERING WITH CAFOD:
CAFOD is currently recruiting volunteers to work with Confirmation and youth groups across the Diocese. Our small team of volunteers run activities related to faith and justice which encourage young people to support the world’s poorest communities. Applicants should possess good communication skills, enjoy working with young people and be available for occasional evening/weekend work. Full training provided, full CRB check required. Contact CAFOD Westminster: 0208 449 6970 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details and an application form.
JANUARY SALE:
The Sale will take place in the Parish Hall on 25th/26th January. Money raised will go towards the new church Security System. Offers of gifts will be most welcome. More information in the new year.