PRIEST TRAINING FUND COLLECTION:
A very big thank you for your generosity last weekend. A total of £2,450 was collected. Donations can still be posted through the Presbytery letter box using the Gift Aid envelope or you can donate online at www.rcdow.org.uk/donations.
FINCHLEY CATHOLIC SCHOOL SIXTH FORM CENTRE:
The concert in aid of the Finchley Catholic High School Sixth Form Centre takes place this Saturday, May 24th at 8 pm in the church. Cheese and wine in the hall will follow. Tickets available after all Masses and on the door: £10 or concessions £7.
ST JOSEPH’S PASTORAL CENTRE SPONSORED WALK:
Join us for a Sponsored Walk in Arnos Park today Sunday 18th May. We meet at 2 pm in the Parish Hall. £5 to take part if not sponsored.
CONFIRMATION PHOTOGRAPHS:
Will be ready for collection on Sunday 1st June from 10 am – 1 pm in the Parish Hall.
BAPTISM CATECHISTS:
New rotas are available for collection from the Paper Shop.
PARISH SUPPORT NETWORK:
Many thanks to all who came to the Big Launch of the Parish Support Network on Tuesday. Lots of good ideas and the small hall nearly overflowed. If you'd still like to join this community of the willing drop your details into the office or ring us on 07511 598336.
PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES:
New envelopes are available at the back of the Church for those who applied for them.
MARY’S MEALS:
Mary’s Meals will be collecting your unwanted clothing before and after all Masses this weekend. Mary’s Meals feeds children one good meal every day at schools in over 16 countries.
ST MICHAEL’S SCHOOL PRIEST REFERENCE FORMS:
You will be invited to have forms signed shortly – please refer to the newsletter in the coming weeks.
SPRING FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
Congratulations to the winners of the Spring Draw: Damian Landi won the First Prize of £200.55, Bridie Forry won the Second Prize of £57.30 and Louise Ryan won the Third Prize of £28.65. Congratulations to our winners!
PAX CHRISTI:
If you collect your “pennies for peace” please bring them with you next weekend. Thank you.
A VERY BIG THANK YOU:
To the catechists who helped prepare our young people for their First Holy Communion and Confirmation, and to the choir, servers, lay ministers, ushers and everyone who helped prepare the church and who ensured that the celebrations last weekend were a wonderful occasion for all concerned.
CAR PARK:
Please note the car park will be closed every evening from approximately 10.30 pm starting from Monday, and will open again the following morning before the 8 am Mass.
REFERENCES:
If you require a reference for a job application please inform one of the Priests and leave your details on the notepad in the Sacristy.
BERNADETTE CLUB OUTING:
There are a few places still available for the outing to Audley End on 22nd May. Please contact Kathy for details 0208 445 7812.
PAPER SHOP VOLUNTEERS:
Wanted for Sunday evenings. Please call Cecilia on 8361 9408 after 4 pm if you would like to know more.
ST MARTIN OF PORRES NURSERY CLASS:
Blake Road, N11 2AF. Applications for children born between 1/9/10 – 31/8/11 are invited to apply to the school office on 8361 1445.