FR DAVID WRITES
As the academic year draws to a close, we find ourselves in the season of graduations, ordinations and farewells! Well done to those who have done exams or are preparing to move on in education. On Thursday, Mr Meehan and I attended the 'Celebration of Service Mass' at Westminster Cathedral as we said thank you to Bishop Wilson for his work in the Education Service. He is becoming the new Archbishop of Southwark. Last week, I celebrated Mass at the cathedral for all the diocesan teachers who have completed the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies. Speaking of the diocese, please also keep in your prayers Alex Balzanella who is ordained deacon today in Rome, and Ben Woodley and Julian Davies who will be ordained priests soon.
WELCOME
To Fr. Gary Dench, who is celebrating masses here with us this weekend.
THANK YOU MR MEEHAN
As you know, Declan Meehan will stand down shortly after seven years has Head of Our Lady of Lourdes and seven years as Deputy Head. On behalf of the whole parish, I would like to thank Declan for his dedicated service to our school and the parish over these past 14 years. His commitment to the school and its values, and the wider mission of the parish, has been exemplary. On a personal level, he has been a great colleague to work with. I look forward to joining him and the whole school for assembly on Wednesday. We wish him well for the future and send him with every blessing.
YEAR SIX LEAVERS' MASS
Our Lady of Lourdes Year Six Leavers' Mass will be celebrated this coming Wednesday 17th July at 2pm in church. We send all our leavers every blessing and keep in our prayers all those young parishioners at other schools and colleges who preparing to move on. God bless you all!
ERNEST ROBIN JONES RIP
Requiem Mass Thursday 18th July at 10 am. May he rest in peace.
SILVIO ANGELLA RIP
Requiem Mass Tuesday 23rd July at 10 am. May he rest in peace.
CONCERT FOR RWANDA
Thank you all very much from the Streets Ahead Rwanda team to those who supported the Concert last Saturday. An impressive £1,010 was raised which will be used to support those children in Rwanda who are being integrated back into life with their families.
AFTERNOON TEA GROUP
Don’t forget your Afternoon Tea today at 3 pm in the Small Hall.
PARISH OFFICE
Please note the Parish Office will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday next week.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, SUNDAY REFRESHMENTS & 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.
SAFEGUARDING
Our rep., Maggie Nagle, will shortly begin the process of updating all DBSs held by parishioners, beginning with our catechists, who are asked to contact her on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. regarding the potential renewal of your DBS. Other groups and ministries are asked to wait to hear from us about their renewals. Thank you!
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. Please put your clothing/bedding into tied black sacks. Mary’s Meals sets up school feeding programmes in communities where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2020
Parents who have collected a form must return them by today (Sunday 14th July).
“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. All donations to Cherry Lodge Cancer Care Centre, Barnet and The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre, Enfield. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details.
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?
This 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.
SEA SUNDAY
Today is Sea Sunday, when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. Without them we would not have most of the items we buy in the shops. Today’s second collection is for Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea), the Church’s official maritime welfare agency. It supports seafarers both practically and spiritually. Please give generously and remember seafarers in your prayers. Thank you. To donate online please visit www.apostleshipofthesea.org.uk