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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION:
A Very Big Thank You to all the Catechists and Volunteers who helped with the preparation for the Sacraments and to those who helped prepare for and took part in the ceremonies.

SATURDAY GROUP:
Pottery Sale in the Hall after morning masses today.  All funds will go towards equipment for the Saturday Outreach Group held monthly at Our Lady of Lourdes for young people with special needs.

GO FAIR TRADE NUTS:
Exceptional value packs of nuts and other delicacies are on the Fair Trade stall today. Knowing that £750 profit from sales since 2013 went to CAFOD in April will make your purchases taste all the sweeter, especially as the Government will have matched £500 of that.

STRAWBERRY TEA:
John & Janet Butterworth are hosting a strawberry tea on Saturday 6th June in the Parish Hall at 2.30 pm to raise funds for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice on the Isle of Wight.  Tickets £7.50.  The afternoon will include a special gift sale, a raffle and a great auction of lovely items.  To reserve a place call Janet on 01707 664843.

BAPTISM APPLICATIONS:
Please come to the Parish Hall on Monday 11th May between 7 – 8 pm to complete an application form.  The course follows on Monday 18th at 7.30 pm.

URGENT HELP REQUIRED:
Laundering of small Altar Cloths.  Once every three weeks you would be required to take home and launder the small cloths used at Mass every day.  It is essential to have good supply of these cloths available at all times.  Please help If you can.  Please call the Parish Office for more information – thank you.

“PENTECOST PEOPLE”:
Our Lady of Lourdes school are looking for volunteers to interview about their religious beliefs for their RE projects this term.  They would like to hear from you as soon as possible, please contact the school on 8361 0767 or email Lorraine on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

CONFIRMATION & FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PHOTOGRAPHS:

Will be available to purchase in the Parish Hall on Sunday 17th May from 9.30am – 1pm.

CARITAS ST JOSEPH’S SPONSORED WALK:  Working with people with learning disabilities
Join us for a Sponsored Walk in Arnos Park on Sunday 17th May.  We meet in the Parish Hall at 2 pm.  Light refreshments afterwards in the Hall. Contact Maggie on 8202 3999 or Jackie on 8368 5405 for a sponsorship form or you can contribute £5 to take part.

‘LIFE OF CHRIST’
Parishioners of all ages are invited to watch the 'Life of Christ' outdoor live performance on Saturday 27th June at Wintershall.  A coach will be arranged if enough people want to go but we need numbers quickly.  Please contact Anuli (07793 036774), Debbie (07958 194917), or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to confirm places.  Visit www.wintershall-estate.com/events/the-passion-of-jesus/ for more information. 

MARY’S MEALS:
Mary’s Meals will be here on Sunday 31st May to collect your unwanted clothing and bedding (not duvets or pillows please).  Please use tied black sacks.  Amazingly 3 full sacks of good quality clothing will feed a child one good nutritious meal every school day for a whole year! 

CHRISTIAN AID:
Open Day on Saturday 16th May at St John the Apostle, Whetstone.  Please come along to support Christian Aid.