CONFIRMATION COURSE:
The next session of this year’s course is on Saturday, 16th March at 4.50 pm in the Parish Hall.
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.
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!!
RCIA:
The RCIA group meets on Sunday, 17th March, at 2 pm in the Small Hall. Please pray for our group, who were enrolled in the Rite of Election at Westminster Cathedral yesterday.
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.
PERMANENT DEACONS:
Congratulations to Martin Dowling, who has been accepted by the Cardinal to begin formation to become a Permanent Deacon. Please also keep in your prayers, Ian Coleman, who is preparing for his Ordination as a Deacon. Both Ian and Martin will continue to undertake some of their pastoral formation in our Parish.
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.
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.
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 will be having a collection for Fr Thomas this weekend, and 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.
FAIR TRADE FORTNIGHT:
To mark the start of Fair Trade Fortnight this weekend you may buy or order "Real" Easter eggs (celebrating Easter not bunnies) after all Masses.
HOMELESS ACTION IN BARNET:
We have been awarded a certificate to thank us for our past donations at Advent and Lent (displayed in the Porch). This Lent we are asking for food, tins and toiletries (no clothing, hats, socks etc). Thank you.
CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY:
Friday 15th March.
Family Fast Day this Lent is a chance to support our brothers and sisters around the world. Drought, floods and storms have a devastating impact on our global family. Like Mahinur from Bangladesh whose living from fishing was destroyed last year by drought. On Friday can you eat a simple meal in solidarity and give what you save to help people like Mahinur?
Please collect your Fast Day envelope this weekend and give what you can, completing the Gift Aid form if possible.
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.