LENT 2016:
“Each year, Lent offers us an opportunity to deepen the meaning and value of our Christian lives, and encourages us to rediscover the mercy of God so that we, in turn, become more merciful toward our brothers and sisters. In the Lenten period, the Church makes it her duty to propose some specific tasks that accompany the faithful in this process of interior renewal: these are prayer, fasting and almsgiving.” (Benedict XVI)
Our Lady of Lourdes proposes some initiatives for this Lent:
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
• Every morning from 6.45 – 7.45 am.
• Friday: 6.15 pm – 7.15 pm.
• Sunday: 1.30 pm – 5.30 pm.
Stations of the Cross
• After the 10 am weekday Mass.
• Fridays: 7.30 pm.
• We are looking for volunteers who lead the Stations on Friday evenings.
Lenten Talks
A Lectio Divina based on the Gospel of each Sunday of Lent.
• Tuesday, Feb 16th 7.30 pm:
Jesus in the Wilderness (Lk 4: 1-13).
• Tuesday, Feb 23rd 7.30 pm:
The Transfiguration (Lk 9: 28-36).
• Tuesday, Mar 1st 7.30 pm:
The fig tree (Lk 13: 1-9).
• Tuesday, Mar 8th 7.30 pm:
The Prodigal Son (Lk 15: 1-3, 11-32).
• Tuesday, Mar 15th 7.30 pm:
A woman caught in adultery (Jn 8: 1-11).
CHURCHES TOGETHER LENT TALKS:
These will take place on Thursdays from 18th February to 17th March at St Peter’s Bourne, starting at 7.15 pm.
OSSIE JOHANNES RIP:
The funeral will take place on Monday 22nd February at 10 am.
PETER DEEGAN RIP:
The Funeral will take place on Friday 26th February at 10 am. Reception of the Body will be on Thursday 25th at 6.30 pm.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK MASS:
This will take place on Saturday 27th February at 2.30 pm and will be followed by refreshments in the Hall.
HATTERS EXPLORER COFFEE MORNING:
The Hatters will be providing tea and cake after the morning masses on Sunday 28th February to raise funds for camping equipment. Cakes and raffle prizes would be most welcome.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY DOOR:
At Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 20th February. Meet at Arnos Grove at 12.50 pm or you can join us outside the Cathedral at 1.45 pm. If you have not already signed the sheet you are still welcome to join the pilgrimage.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING:
The Council will meet on Monday, 22nd February, at 8.15 pm in the Small Hall.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES, 30th Sept – 7th Oct 2016:
The cost of the Pilgrimage will be approximately £700 including flights, accommodation and meals. If you would like to go please indicate your interest on the list in the Church Porch.
LENTEN COLLECTION FOR HOMELESS ACTION IN BARNET:
Please leave your tins/toiletries in the box at the back of the Church.
ADULT CONFIRMATION:
If you are an adult who would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation please contact the Parish Office for further details.
CARDINAL’S MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY:
Westminster Cathedral
Saturday 14th May, at 3 pm.
Any couple in the Diocese, celebrating their 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th (and 60+) wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2016 is welcome. Please let the Office have your details: husband and wife’s names, wedding date, full postal address and email (or telephone number, if no email) by the 7th March.
LENT FAST DAY: FRIDAY 19th FEBRUARY:
This year CAFOD is working to ensure girls living in the world’s poorest countries are free to change their lives by getting an education. Please take an envelope today, fast on Friday, and give as much as you can in next week’s collection. Additionally this Lent the Government has pledged to match each pound you give to CAFOD.