FR DAVID WRITES:
I am very pleased to say that Fr Andrew Bowden has been appointed as our new assistant priest, beginning at the start of December. Fr Andrew was ordained last year in Enfield Town and has been working as a chaplain at Westminster Cathedral. I’m so pleased he is coming to us and I know he will receive a very warm welcome. I look forward to a long and fruitful ministry for Fr Andrew here at Our Lady of Lourdes!
NOVEMBER FAIRTRADE STALL:
Open this weekend at the usual times and features Advent Calendars and Christmas cards.
BISHOP’S VISITATION:
Bishop John Sherrington, Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster for North London, will make his official visit to our parish from 29th November – 2nd December. His visit will begin with a Mass for the whole primary school at 10 am on 29th and he will also celebrate or preach at the parish Masses that weekend and meet our priests and parishioners. We look forward to welcoming Bishop Sherrington to our parish.
PRIMARY SCHOOL APPLICATIONS:
If you would like to apply for a Catholic Primary school for your child for 2019 please sign for an appointment in the Paper Shop to have the Catholic Practise Certificate signed by Fr David. Appointments will be on Saturday 24th or Thursday 29th November.
AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED (ACN) - RED WEDNESDAY:
Next weekend, we will hear about Red Wednesday - an annual event taking place on 28th November to raise awareness about Christians persecuted for their faith. There will be a second collection at Mass to raise money for ACiN. Thank you for your generosity.
SCHOOL VISITS:
We are inviting class groups from our primary school to join in our 10 am Masses on Thursday mornings, followed by a class visit from Fr David. These will not be children’s Masses specifically, but an opportunity for the children to join with us in our usual Thursday celebration. Please do continue to come along and support the children in their faith with your presence, witness and prayerful support.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY:
Today, Sunday 11th November, is Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day. The armistice marked the end of the Great War on 11th November 1918, exactly 100 years ago today. Today at the 9.45am Mass we will celebrate a special Requiem Mass for all who died in the Great War, the Second War and all subsequent conflicts. We will welcome our Scout Parade at that Mass.
CHURCH CLEANING VOLUNTEERING:
Please contact Maureen on 8886-8098 if you are interested in joining our lovely cleaning team on Monday mornings after the 10 am Mass. More volunteers would mean a four week rota!!
SICK & RETIRED PRIESTS’ COLLECTION:
The Sick and Retired Priests’ Fund ensures our elderly and sick priests are financially supported in their senior years, after a lifetime of service. The fund ensures that their housing, medical, convalescence and spiritual support needs are met. Please be generous.
TEA/COFFEE ROTAS:
New rotas are available in the Paper Shop today. We are looking for new volunteers to help especially after the 8.30 am Mass.
MASS FOR HOUSEBOUND – LISTENERS & VOLUNTEERS:
We would welcome anyone you know who is, even temporarily, unable to attend Mass and would like to join the congregation at the Saturday evening Mass by phone. Please contact the parish office with their details. If you regularly attend the Saturday 6.30 pm Mass, why not volunteer to help with this valuable scheme? Please contact the parish office with your details.
CATENIANS:
Welcome to members of the Northern Heights Circle, who are praying for their deceased members and benefactors at the Saturday Vigil Mass.
THE WIZARD OF OZ!
The award-winning Scout theatre group, The London Pantomimers, present The Wizard of Oz at The Intimate Theatre, Palmers Green, 6-15th December, with several members of the parish in the cast & crew! Tickets from £10: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or tel: 07932 607901.