BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY:
There will be one Mass only at 10 am after which the church will be closed.
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD:
Thursday is a Holy Day of Obligation and Masses will be at 8 am, 10 am & 7.30 pm. The School will be joining us for the 10 am Mass.
CONFIRMATION 2018:
Confirmation rehearsal will take place on Wednesday 9th May at 7 pm sharp. Sponsors to attend if possible.
The Sacrament will take place on Friday 11th May at 7.30 pm.
HAMPTON COURT OUTING:
If you would like to join the Bernadette Club’s outing to Hampton Court on Tuesday, 15th Mary, please call Kathy on 0208 368 5639. Departure from the car park will be at 10.30 am, leaving Hampton Court at 4 pm. Only a few seats remaining!
THE FINCHES CHOIR:
Back by popular demand! Please support our fundraising concert on Saturday, 12th May, at 7.45 pm in the church. Tickets £10 each (£7.50 concessions). All profits will be donated to Streets Ahead Rwanda. If you can’t come but would like to donate please following this link.
http://streetsaheadrwanda.org.uk/
Traditional and homemade crafts for sale and refreshments will be available at the interval.
PARISH FINANCE MEETING:
The next meeting is on Thursday 10th May at 8 pm in the Presbytery, and not on Monday 14th as originally planned.
FIRE WARDEN TRAINING:
There will be a training session for parishioners who might like to act as Fire Wardens at our Sunday masses, at Christ the King, Cockfosters, on Saturday 12th May, 10 am – 12 noon. If you would like to go, please contact the Parish Office as soon as possible.
STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN:
As mentioned, next weekend will be our stewardship campaign, when we will encourage parishioners to think about the best way to give to the parish financially. I know money matters are not really what we want to focus on at church, but from time to time it is both necessary and important. For us, the most efficient way for you to give is by monthly Standing Order, and (if you pay UK tax) to Gift Aid this contribution. Next week, there will be a short speech at Mass and an opportunity for you to sign up to Standing Order/Planned Giving and Gift Aid. As always, I am very grateful for your generosity, in so many ways, to the life of the parish. Thank you.
LUCY DIAS RIP:
Lucy’s family would like to thank all who attended the funeral and for their cards, prayers and support. Thank you also for your generous donations for the ‘Criticool Appeal’ for Barnet Hospital. She was held in the hearts of many.
MASSES DURING MAY:
There will be no 8 am Masses from Friday 11th May to Monday 4th June. All Masses booked will be moved to the nearest 8 am Mass or, if you prefer, please contact the Office and we will rebook them for you.
CARITAS – ST JOSEPHS:
Join our Sponsored Walk in Arnos Park on Sunday, 20th May, from 2 pm in the Parish Hall, where refreshments and music will be provided at the end. Contact Maggie at St Joseph’s on 020 8202 3999 for a sponsorship form or contribute £5 to take part.
AFTERNOON TEA GROUP:
On the second Sunday of each month a group gather in the Parish Centre for afternoon tea. Please see the leaflet in the Church Porch for further details.
NEW SOUTHGATE CEMETERY MASS:
The annual Mass at the Cemetery will take place on Saturday, 2nd June, at 11 am.