FR DAVID WRITES:
Easter is a season of fifty days of joy which flows towards the great feasts of the Ascension and Pentecost. The new life which Easter brings to the Church has been witnessed recently in our parish as we welcomed new adults into the Church, we celebrated 63 First Holy Communions and 41 Confirmations. May is the month of Mary, the Mother of the Risen Jesus. Please join us this afternoon (Sunday) at 5 pm in church for Rosary, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction as we mark this special time. God bless you all.
CONFIRMATIONS 2019:
Congratulations and prayerful best wishes to our 41 young people who were Confirmed by Bishop Sherrington in a wonderful celebration here on Friday evening. Many thanks to everyone who supported them, especially their sponsors, with prayers and friendship. Thanks also go to our team of catechists who helped prepare the young people for their Confirmation, to all who helped in celebrating the Liturgy and preparing the church on Friday and especially to Bishop Sherrington for leading the celebration.
MAY BAPTISM COURSE:
The May course continues on Monday 20th May at 7.30 pm.
FLOWER GROUP TREE SALE:
The Monday Group are offering for sale, at £15 each, all the trees made for the Holy Communion and Confirmation services. The trees are situated around the Church. If you would like one, please help yourself and give your money into the Parish Office. Donations will go towards Aid to the Church in Need. Thank you.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING:
The Council will meet on Monday 10th June at 7.30 pm in the counting room.
RWANDAN CRAFT DAY – NEW LOCAL VENUE:
Fundraising Craft Day, 25th May 10 am – 2 pm. Mandala painting and necklace making. Space is limited to 25 people @ £20/head. Please contact Karen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information and to secure your place.
ST JOSEPH’S PASTORAL CENTRE:
Sponsored walk taking place today (Sunday 19th) from the Church at 2 pm. Sponsorship or £5 donation to take part. Come along and enjoy the walk to Arnos Park and help raise funds for St Joseph’s Centre.
8 AM MASS:
The 8 am Mass on weekdays will return on Thursday 30 May (Ascension Thursday) which is also a Holy Day of Obligation. Although the 8 am Mass will be back to normal, the Finance Committee (which also considers matters regarding the premises) have asked that, for the time being, we continue to keep the car park closed until after 9 am so that it is not abused by people who have no connection with the parish. I appreciate this may present a difficulty for some 8 am Mass-goers. However, there are no parking restrictions outside the car park at that time, and results of the car park project in May have been very positive. I thank you all for your forbearance in this regard. Fr. David.
22nd SOUTHGATE SCOUT GROUP NEWS:
Our Scout Group are delighted to announce that they have been accepted into the Tesco Bags of Help Scheme for May and June. All you need to do is place a token in the box marked 22nd Southgate Scout Group, Ultimate Summer Adventure Project. The project with the highest vote will receive £4,000. A full list of stores is on the Scout notice board in the Hall.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL:
Our Lady of Lourdes school will have pupil vacancies in its September 2019 Reception and Year 1 Classes. Please go to the website: www.ololschool.enfield.sch.uk for detailed admissions information and guidance, or telephone the school office on 020 8361 0767 for more information and advice.
GUIDO VILLA RIP:
The Requiem Mass is on Monday 20th May at 10 am. May he rest in peace.
PAPER SHOP ROTAS:
Your new rota is available for collection from the Paper Shop today.
PRIEST TRAINING FUND:
Thank you for your generosity to the Priest Training fund collection last weekend, which amounted to £1,760.37. If you would still like to make a donation Envelopes are available in the back of the Church or visit www.rcdow.org.uk/donations.