A MESSAGE FROM THE CARDINAL:
After three years’ effort across the parishes of the Diocese, our Growing in Faith campaign is coming to a close. I want very much indeed to express my thanks to you for the attention and support you have given to its three key themes: strengthening parish life; supporting priests in formation and old age; and Caritas, our work with the poor. I thank you for your prayers, the work done by the volunteers and I thank all who have made financial contributions. In total, with gifts and pledges, a sum of £37 million has been given. This great achievement will do so much to enable us to meet our needs and look forward confidently. This is a marvellous measure of your great generosity and love for the Lord and His Church. Thank you so much.
I also want to take this opportunity to wish you a graceful and peaceful Christmas, full of the Lord’s blessings for you all and your family.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols
Archbishop of Westminster
CHRISTMAS TIMETABLE:
Please refer to the notices on the doors for details of Christmas Masses and Confessions, including our Penitential Services tomorrow, 22nd.
CONFESSIONS:
Please note there will be no confessions on Christmas Eve or on Saturday 27th December.
CHRISTMAS ENVELOPES:
If you are not in the Planned Giving scheme Christmas envelopes are available at the back of the Church if you would like to take one to use for your Christmas gift to the clergy – thank you.
ALTAR SERVERS MASS 26th DECEMBER:
St Stephen is the partron saint of Altar Servers and there will be a Mass for all servers on Friday at 10 am.
JANUARY SALE:
The Sale will take place in the Parish Hall on 25th/26th January. Offers of gifts etc. will be most welcome. More news in the New Year – Many thanks, from Janet Butterworth.
COLLECTING FOR THE HOMELESS:
We have been collecting toiletries, new men’s socks, and tins of food for Homeless Action in Barnet and Crisis this Advent. If you would like to donate something, please use the box at the back of the church. Many thanks.
ALFRED FERNS RIP:
The Requiem will be on Friday, 2nd January at 10 am.
KITTY COUSINS RIP:
The Requiem will be on Monday 5th January at 10 am.