FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Application forms for children who will be seven by 31st August 2018 are available from the Sacristy today, for three weeks only. Please make sure you pick yours up.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA):
If you are thinking of becoming a Catholic and would like to know more, please complete the RCIA form from the porch.
ACN AWARENESS DAY:
Please collect a leaflet and prayer card today from Aid to the Church in Need at the back of the church. ABN support Christians who are persecuted, oppressed and in pastoral need.
PETER'S PENCE:
There will be a collection next week after all Masses for the Holy Father's Charity.
CONVENT MASS:
There will be Mass in the Convent at 2 Brookdale on Thursday at 7:30pm.
WATERFALL CEMETERY PRAYER SERVICE & GRAVE BLESSING:
Will take place on Sunday 8th July at 2pm.
BISHOP McALEENAN:
Bishop McAleenan is the auxiliary bishop for Hertfordshire. He will say the 11.15am Mass on Sunday 8th July to welcome candidates for the Permanent Diaconate. Please note: the 12.30 Mass that day will begin at 12:45pm.
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION:
Friday is the feast of Saints Peter and Paul and Masses will be at 8am, 10am and 7:30pm.
TEN TEN:
Is a Catholic charitable organisation that uses drama to speak to the hearts and minds of young people in schools throughout the UK. They are looking for a schools' facilitator to lead sessions on 'Relationship and Sex Education' using films created by Ten Ten. This is a fixed-term, part-time role with an attractive salary and benefits. For more information, please visit: http://tententheatre.co.uk/recruitment-facilitator-2018-19/. Deadline Monday 2 July.
FR DAVID - 10th Anniversary of Priesthood and 40th birthday!
In July Fr David will celebrate his 40th birthday and November will mark his tenth anniversary of ordination. We are holding a celebration in the Parish Hall after the 6:30pm Mass on Saturday 30th June. All are welcome!
22nd SOUTHGATE SCOUTS:
If you'd like you child to be part of an amazing Scout Group, now is the time to apply. We will shortly have places in Beavers (6 - 8 years), Cubs (8 - 10 years) and Scouts (from start of year 6). Please visit our website to apply online: http://www.22ndsouthgatescouts.org.uk/join/ or collect an application form from our noticeboard in the lobby of the parish centre. Parents' meetings are planned for mid July to provide more information.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL:
Are selling raffle tickets in the hall after the 8:30am, 9:45am and 11:15am Masses. Prizes include Thames river cruise for four, family ticket to Windsor Castle, meals out and much more. All proceeds go towards upgrading essential classroom equipment.
SUMMER FAYRE:
Sunday 1st July at the school from 12 - 4pm. Please come along and enjoy our BBQ, bar, bouncy castle, homemade cakes, arts and much more. The entrance to the school from the Church car park will be open from noon.
PENNIES FOR PEACE:
Please bring your 'pennies' next weekend.