ASCENSION - FR DAVID WRITES:
This Thursday we will celebrate the Feast of the Lord's Ascension into heaven. The New Testament tells us that the Risen Christ appeared to his disciples for 40 days after Easter before his Ascension. On the fiftieth day, the promised gift of the Holy Spirit was given at Pentecost. The time between Ascension and Pentecost is a period of intense prayer for a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit. These feasts mark the culmination of the Paschal Mystery. As Ascension Thursday is a holy day of obligation there will be Masses here at 8 am, 10 am and 7.30 pm. The car park will be available for all Masses that day.
8 AM MASS:
The 8 am Mass (Monday-Friday) resumes on Ascension Thursday. Please note that after Ascension Thursday, the car park will be closed until after 9 am. There are no parking restrictions on the street at that time. Welcome back to Fr Johnson who has been in India for the last month.
CONGRATULATIONS:
Congratulations and best wishes to Pashana John and Adrian McQueen who were married here yesterday.
COLLEGE CHAPLAIN:
St Dominic’s Sixth Form College, Harrow on the Hill, is looking for a Chaplain to start on 27th August. For further information or to arrange a meeting with the Principal and/or a visit, please contact the PA to the Principal, Dee Wick on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. To apply for this position, please download the application form from the website www.stdoms.ac.uk. Deadline for applications Friday May 24th at 12 noon. Interviews week beginning June 3rd.
CARITAS VOLUNTEER FAIR:
The Caritas Volunteer Service will be holding its annual Volunteers’ Fair, showcasing volunteering opportunities from across the Diocese, on Saturday 8th June at St Aloysius’ Parish Hall, Phoenix Road, Euston, NW1 1TA. To get your free ticket, email:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., call 020 7931 6077, or search the event title on Eventbrite.
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY:
There will be one Mass at 10 am after which the Church will be closed for the day. The Parish Office will reopen on Tuesday at 9 am.
NEW SOUTHGATE CEMETERY MASS:
This is on Saturday 1st June at 11 am. Please note there will be no 10 am Mass or Confessions that day.
GERRY FITZPATRICK RIP:
The Requiem Mass will take place on Friday 7th June at 10 am. May he rest in peace.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING:
The Council will meet on Monday 10th June at 7.30 pm in the counting room in the Presbytery.
INDUCTION LOOP:
We have installed a new loop system in the church for parishioners who use a hearing aid. Please remember to switch the hearing aid to 'T' to listen via the loop.
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.
PAPER SHOP ROTAS:
Your new rota is available for collection from the Paper Shop today.
PENNIES FOR PEACE:
If you collect Pennies for Pax Christi please bring them next weekend. Thank you.