STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN:
Our Stewardship Campaign takes place this weekend, 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. There will be an opportunity for you to sign up to Standing Order/Planned Giving and Gift Aid at Mass today. As always, I am very grateful for your generosity, in so many ways, to the life of the parish. Thank you.
NEW SOUTHGATE CEMETERY MASS:
The Annual Mass at the Cemetery will take place on Saturday, 2nd June, at 11 am. All welcome.
THE SISTINE CHAPEL CHOIR COMES TO WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL:
The Holy Father’s personal choir will perform a sacred choral music concert from the repertoire they sing in the Vatican on Saturday 26th May at 8 pm in the Cathedral. The concert will last an hour, and is free of charge (no tickets required). Experience this world-famous choir in the beautiful setting of Westminster Cathedral.
IRISH REFERENDUM ON THE EIGHTH AMENDMENT, 25 MAY 2018:
In their Spring Statement, the Irish Bishops wrote, "Article 40.3.3 is a declaration of equality and respect for human life. It represents, at the very foundations and substructure of our laws, a conviction that all human life is worth cherishing equally. To repeal this Article would leave unborn children at the mercy of whatever permissive abortion laws might be introduced in Ireland in the future. We invite people of faith to pray earnestly that Ireland will “choose life” and that the lives of all women and their unborn children will always be loved, valued, welcomed and respected in this country.”
For more information visit http://www.chooselife2018.ie
TEACHING AT ST IGNATIUS COLLEGE:
There are several teaching posts available at the college. Please see the website: www.st-ignatius.enfield.sch.uk for further details.
SIXTH FORM MENTOR AT FINCHLEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL:
Please see the poster in the porch, or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or see the website: www.finchleycatholic.org.uk for more information.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION 2018:
Congratulations to all the children and young people who received the Sacraments last week. Also a very big thank you to all those who helped prepare the children and young people, who decorated the church, sang in the choir, or helped in any other way to make these very special days for all concerned.
HAMPTON COURT OUTING:
Bernadette Club outing to Hampton Court leaves from the church car park on Tuesday at 10.30 am sharp!!
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.
SOUND SYSTEM:
The church sound system has been updated and the loop system is now in operation.
FAIR TRADE STALL:
The stall is open at the usual times after Masses next weekend, 19th and 20th May.
SUNDAY COFFEE ROTAS:
Please collect from the paper shop today. Thank you!