ADULT CONFIRMATION:
There is a preparation meeting, for those who have completed the forms, on Monday 28th April at 7.30 pm in the Parish Centre.
CONFIRMATION COURSE:
The final Session before Confirmation is on Wednesday 30th April in the Parish Hall at 7 pm. The rehearsal takes place the following Wednesday, May 7th, starting with Reconciliation at 6.15 pm. All candidates and their sponsors should attend.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION COURSE:
The final session for parents in on Tuesday 29th April at 8 pm. Rehearsal for the children is on Saturday 3rd May at 10 am. Please meet in the Parish Hall.
PENNIES FOR PEACE:
Many thanks to all of you who bring Pennies for Pax Christi. If you have brought them today please leave them in the PAX basket on the Sanctuary.
HOMELESS ACTION IN BARNET:
Many thanks to those Parishioners who contributed tins and toiletries during Lent for Homeless Action in Barnet. Please see letter of ‘Thanks’ on the notice board in the porch.
CAN YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO THE LIVES OF OLDER PEOPLE?
Providing companionship and personal care to older people in their own homes. Flexible morning, lunchtime and evening visits. Drivers preferred, but not essential. To find out more call Denise at Home Instead Senior Care on 8446 7044.
SATURDAY CLUB:
Meets on Saturday 3rd May from 3 pm – 5 pm.
FOUR SEASONS SPRING DRAW:
The Draw will take place on Sunday 11th May after the 9.45 am Mass in the Parish Hall. All subscriptions should be received by Saturday 10th.
PARISH AGM:
This will take place on Sunday 11th May at 7.30 pm in the Parish Hall. You are all most cordially invited to attend.
MARY’S MEALS:
Mary’s Meals is a charity that sets up school feeding programmes in places where poverty and hunger prevent children receiving an education. On May 18th we are supporting Mary’s Meals by asking you to donate unwanted (but good) clothing, bags, blankets, towels, curtains, shoes and bedding. Two black sacks of textiles will feed one child for a whole school year. (Please, no bric-a-brac or furniture).
CATHOLIC SINGLES:
Catholic Singles is an organisation which helps single adult Catholics of all ages meet, either one to one or through social events. For more information: tel. 0161 941 3498,
Website: www.catholicsingles.org.uk or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
MAY DAY FAIR:
On Monday 5th May at Southgate Green between 11 am – 4 pm. If you would like to help with stalls/ stewarding please call Christ Church office on 8886 0384 (Wed & Fri).
BERNADETTE CLUB OUTING:
Club outing to Audley End, Essex on Thursday 22nd May, leaving at 9.30 am and returning around 6 pm. Cost for the day is £22 (not including lunch). If you are interested in joining the trip, please contact Kathy on 8445 7812. The Club’s May meeting is on Friday 2nd at 2 pm in the Parish Hall.
THE TABLET:
The Tablet is currently available in the Paper Shop, for parishioners to try, along with other Catholic papers.
CONSCIENCE AND THE NHS:
Conscience and the NHS. A Catholic Conference for healthcare workers in Ealing Abbey 17-18th May. Please see the parish noticeboard or visit www.catholicmedicalassociation.org.uk/ for further information.