ASH WEDNESDAY:
This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Masses, with the blessing and giving of ashes, will be celebrated here at 8 am, 10 am and 7.30 pm. Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
Stations will take place each Friday during Lent (except 22nd), after the 10 am Mass and will be led by a priest. The faithful are always welcome to pray the Way of the Cross individually or privately in the church at other times.
INFORMATION FOR LENT:
Please see the other side of this newsletter for other information about events and suggestions for prayer and almsgiving during Lent. Please keep it in a safe place for future reference!
CONFIRMATION:
Please pray for our Confirmation candidates whose course started yesterday. The next session is Saturday 9th March at 4.50 pm.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2019:
Parents are reminded of their meeting on Tuesday 5th March. Children’s sessions will be on Saturday at 10 am and family Mass on Sunday at 11.15 am.
FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
The next draw will take place on Sunday 17th March after the 9.45 am Mass. Please ensure you have your subscriptions in by the 10th March with your number. If you would like to join the Four Seasons Draw there are application forms available in the Paper Shop today.
MARCH BAPTISM COURSE:
The next course begins on Monday 4th March. Please come to the Parish Centre between 7 – 8 pm to complete your application form.
NORTH LONDON HOSPICE SALE:
At 12, Betstyle Road, on Wednesday 13th March. All welcome for coffee and bring and buy sale. Lots of Easter Bargains!!
LAUDATO SI LENT GROUP:
'Laudato Si' is Pope Francis's encyclical on the care of the environment. During Lent, there will be an opportunity to explore some of the themes in a group led by Cafod. There are four sessions: Wednesdays 13th, 20th 27th March & 3rd April at 7 pm in the Small Hall. Materials provided – all welcome.
FAIR TRADE FORTNIGHT:
To mark the start of Fair Trade Fortnight next weekend you may buy or order "Real" Easter eggs (celebrating Easter not bunnies) after all Masses.
ITALIAN EVENING:
The North London Catenians, an association of lay Catholic brothers, present an Italian entertainment evening on Saturday 23rd March at St Philip’s Parish Centre, N3 3RJ at 7.30 pm. A fun packed evening with dance, music & authentic Italian food. Price (inc. buffet) £20. Tickets Lionel 8368 0314 or Bill 8349 9691. No tickets available at the door.
FR THOMAS PARAYADYIL:
Many of you will know Fr Thomas, who has lived and worked here with us for the last 11 years. Fr Thomas is the Syro-Malabar Chaplain and often celebrates the 8 am and 10 am Masses here. At the end of March he will return to India. We would like to hold a collection for Fr Thomas next weekend, 9/10th March. We will have a special Mass to say thank you and goodbye on Friday 22nd March at 10 am followed by the presentation with refreshments in the Parish Hall. Fr David.
CAN YOU HELP IN OUR PARISH?
We are currently seeking volunteers for a number of our activities. Please contact the Parish Office or speak to one of the priests if you could help with any of the following roles which are mostly on a rota and don’t need much instruction: cleaning the church on Monday mornings, serving tea/coffee on Sunday mornings, manning the Paper Shop on Sundays. We would also like to recruit some people for liturgical ministries which do require some formation and work with the priests before you can begin - please also speak to one of the parish team. Thank you.
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR MARCH:
Evangelization: That Christian communities, especially those who are persecuted, feel that they are close to Christ and have their rights respected.