WELCOME
Welcome (back) to Monsignor Tom Egan and Fr Mark Walker who are helping Fr David this weekend. We also welcome Deacon David Knight and Deacon Ian Coleman.
FR DAVID WRITES
Eastertide reached its climactic end at Pentecost. Since then we have been celebrating a series of feasts which have carried us into Ordinary Time: Holy Trinity, Corpus Christi and Saints Peter and Paul. Today we finally return to the ‘green’ of Ordinary Time. The liturgical colour green represents God’s world which grows secretly and comes to maturity as it slowly bears fruit. During these summer weeks may we grow too, in our faith and our friendship with God, and produce a magnificent harvest in ‘fruit that will last’ (Jn 15:16). Next weekend I will be in Rome for the ordination of deacons at Our Lady of the Snows Church, Palazzola. Please pray for Alex Balzanella from our diocese who will be ordained.
SAFEGUARDING
We mentioned recently that Maggie Nagle has taken on the Parish Safeguarding role. We will shortly begin the process of updating all DBSs held by parishioners, beginning with catechists. If you are a catechist please contact Maggie regarding the potential renewal of your DBS. Her updated email address is on the front of this sheet. Other groups and ministries, notice will be given in due course - this is an operation which will take some time. I'm very grateful to Maggie for her generosity in undertaking this role and for the work of our catechists. Fr David.
SEA SUNDAY
Next week is Sea Sunday, when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. There will be a second collection for Apostleship of the Sea, the official maritime welfare agency of the Catholic Church. It provides practical and spiritual support to seafarers visiting our ports. As it is dependent on voluntary donations, please give as generously as you can, and if you can Gift Aid please do so. Envelopes are available at the back of the church. For information please visit www.apostleshipofthesea.org.uk
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2020
Application forms for next year’s First Holy Communion programme are available from the Sacristy after all Masses. Forms, which should be collected by parents personally, must be returned by Monday 8th July.
PARISH OFFICE
Please note the Parish Office will be open at the later time of 10.30am on Tuesday and Wednesday next week.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL SUMMER FAYRE
Thank you and well done to everyone who made the summer fayre such an enjoyable and successful event, and to everyone who supported it.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & PAPER SHOP VOLUNTEERS
New rotas are available for collection from the paper shop today.
RCIA
Are you or someone you know thinking about becoming a Catholic? If you would like to join our RCIA programme for next year application forms are available in the Paper Shop.
FOUR SEASONS SUMMER DRAW RESULTS
Congratulations to our winners of the Summer Draw:
First Prize—494 John Hardy £134.40.
Second Prize—308 Peter Walsh £56.00.
Third Prize— 54 Teresa McNamara £33.60.
“LET’S TALK ABOUT CANCER” COFFEE MORNING
On Saturday 20th July, 10 am till noon, in the Parish Hall. If you have, or know someone who has, cancer please come along, have a cuppa and share your experiences of clubs, therapies or activities that you think people in your situation would enjoy and benefit from. All donations will go to Cherry Lodge Cancer Care Centre, Barnet and The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre, Enfield. Further information from Frances at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
ACN SOCIAL
Members of the Aid to the Church in Need parish group invite you to a social event in the Arnos Arms on Saturday 13th July at 7 pm. There will be an opportunity to hear about the charity during the evening and take part in a pub quiz (numbers permitting).
MARY’S MEALS
Mary’s Meals wants your unwanted clothing and bedding (no duvets or pillows please) and will be at our church until 12.30 pm on Sunday 21st July to collect them all. Put your clothing/bedding into tied sacks and bring them to Mass where the charity Mary’s Meals will be here to pick them up. Mary’s Meals is a charity that sets up school feeding programmes in communities where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
If you would like to talk to one of our Bereavement Volunteers please fill in a form in the Church Porch and hand into the Parish Office and a volunteer will contact you.
THE LAST OF THE SUMMER FAIR TRADE?
Next weekend's Fair Trade stall is the last one until mid September. Bring a cool bag if you're buying chocolate, maybe? 12.30 pm Mass goers are asked to come before Mass.