FR DAVID WRITES: MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS
November is the month of the Holy Souls. It began in splendid style with the feast of All Saints on Friday. All Souls’ Day was yesterday (Saturday) when the church prays for all the faithful departed. Throughout this month we continue to pray for those who have died, especially our loved ones and those we have known. Significant dates are as follows, in date order:
Thursday 7 November at 5.30pm in Westminster Cathedral—the Diocesan Mass for the Deceased Clergy, celebrated by Cardinal Nichols with the bishops and priests.
Friday 8 November at 7.30pm our own special Requiem Mass here at Our Lady of Lourdes for the deceased members of our parish, families and friends.
Sunday 10 November, 9.45am here—our Remembrance Sunday Mass for those who died in war, including the Church Parade of our uniformed groups.
Tuesday 12 November, 12.30pm—Deanery Mass for Deceased Members of the Enfield Deanery, celebrated in Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St George Church, Enfield Town by Fr David, Fr Andrew and the deanery priests. Everyone is welcome at all of these special celebrations.
NOVEMBER ENVELOPES
Envelopes are at the back of church for those who would like loved ones to be prayed for at Masses during the month of November. The book of the Holy Souls will be displayed in the church throughout the month.
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
Talks on the Catholic Faith continue on Tuesday at 7.45 pm in the Small Hall. Last week’s was very well attended. This week’s talk is on Prayer. Everyone welcome.
CHRISTMAS MARKET BARNET MENCAP
Saturday 16th November, 10—12 noon in the Parish Hall. Christmas gifts, cards and a Raffle. All welcome!
MARY’S MEALS WORLD PORRIDGE DAY
A very big ‘thank you’ for your generosity last weekend. A total of £2,148 was donated.
SICK & RETIRED PRIEST’S FUND
The second collection next week will be for the sick and retired Priests of our Diocese. At present 80 Priests are receiving support from the fund after years of dedicated service to God and their Parishioners. Most Priests offer their resignation at 75, but many continue to serve in our schools, hospitals, hospices and parishes. By supporting the Fund you can help cover essential costs such as ensuring they have a suitable place to live, and regular visits from carers when they are sick. Best of all you’ll help give them peace of mind that in the event of an emergency, their needs will be met. This is our chance to say thank you. Donation envelopes can be found in the Church Porch. Please continue to pray for the wellbeing of all our clergy, active, retire and ill—thank you.
BONDI FAMILY
Daniella, Claudio & Marco would like to offer their heartfelt thanks to all those who expressed sympathy, sent cards or made donations to CALM (www.thecalmzone.net) following Luca’s death.
NEW SOUTHGATE BROWNIES COFFEE MORNING
Our lovely Brownies are holding a Coffee Morning on Sunday 10th November after the 8.30, 9.45 and 11.15 am Masses. Proceeds to Street Kids Rwanda and Trent Park Animal Rescue Centre, an animal charity chosen by the Brownies themselves.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Parents are reminded of their meeting on Tuesday 5th November at 8 pm. Children’s session Saturday at 10—11.30 am and Family Mass Sunday at 11.15 am.
CONFIRMATION 2020
Candidates are asked to register today in the priests’ sacristy. The sign up sheets will be available for three weeks until 17th November, after which the final numbers will be sent to the Bishop. Please note that you should only sign for yourself or your own child — please do not sign up on behalf of others. Thank you.
NOVEMBER BAPTISM COURSE
Please attend at the Parish Hall on Monday 4th November between 7—8 pm to complete an application form. The course will follow on Monday 11th November at 7.30 pm.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
If you would like to speak to one of our bereavement support volunteers please complete a form from the back of the Church and hand into the office.
CURRY & QUIZ NIGHT AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL
Saturday, 16th November at 7 pm. Tickets are £15/person (teams of six). Contact Nicola Cleary on 07816 613255 for information and to buy tickets.
THANK YOU to Sunday Morning Refreshments volunteers who provided refreshments throughout the summer months and donated the proceeds to our Parish Saturday Club for Learning Disabilities. Members of the Club greatly appreciate everyone's kind generosity and for choosing to help our Club.