'THE SUMMIT' YOUTH EVENT
This Friday, 22nd November, we have a special event for young people (teenagers) of our Deanery at St Monica's Parish, Palmers Green, 7—9pm. Some have already approached Fr David to say they will be coming along. Please do speak to Fr David or Fr Andrew this weekend if you would like to join us. The event begins in the large hall at St Monica's and includes input, social time, food and other refreshments. There will also be some praise and worship in the church and a time of prayer and adoration. Young people are asked to either make their own way there and back, or else be dropped off/picked up by their parents. More information from the priests.
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
Talks on the Catholic Faith continue on Tuesday at 7.45 pm in the Small Hall. They are proving very popular, people have lots of questions! This week’s talk will be on The Natural Law and the Ten Commandments. All welcome!
SYMBOLS OF FAITH WORKSHOP
Preparing for Sacraments and Participation in the Liturgy for people with learning
disabilities. A workshop that trains individuals in the preparation of people with special needs using symbolic catechesis. At Our Lady of Lourdes on Saturday 30th November 10am-2pm. For details contact Finola at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 07525 812518.
CONFIRMATION 2020
Candidates are asked to register today in the priests’ sacristy. Please note that you should only sign for yourself or your own child — please do not sign up on behalf of others. This weekend is the last opportunity to sign up. Thank you.
SICK AND RETIRED PRIESTS FUND
Thank you very much for your kind donations last weekend, which amounted to £1,617.49.
FAIR TRADE
Every £1 you spend on today's Fair Trade stall helps hard working small farm owners in chocolate and coffee growing countries enter 2020 able to pay basic school and health costs for their families—and adds a little luxury to your Christmas.
PRIMARY SCHOOL SIGNINGS
If you are considering a place at a Catholic Primary School for September 2020 Fr David will be signing ‘The Certificate of Catholic Practice’ on the following dates: Thursday 28th November 5-6pm & Saturday 30th November 4-5pm. Please sign the list in the Paper Shop for an appointment and collect a self assessment form to bring with you to the signing.
VACANCIES AT ST MARTIN DE PORRES NURSERY
They are also offering up to 30 hrs per week free child care to those eligible and a wrap around care breakfast club and after school club. For further information please call Caroline Collins on 0208 361 1445.
GERRY WATTERS RIP
Requiem Mass will be held on Wednesday 20th November at 10am. May he rest in peace.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS ELF!
After last year’s successful pilot, we will again be asking you to donate a Christmas present for a child who has a parent in prison. We will be given a list of names and ages for you to buy for, so please don’t buy anything before you have your name.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES PRIMARY SCHOOL VACANCY
The school are looking for a lunchtime play leader. Please see the notice board for further details. (Please note the closing date has been extended.)
RED WEDNESDAY
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Red Wednesday is on 27th November. Please see the poster in the parish porch for further information about events on the day both in the parish and in Central London. There will be a talk and a second collection at all Masses on the weekend of 23/24th November.
CAFOD MEMORIAL MASS
You are warmly invited to the annual CAFOD Memorial Mass, in memory of all our Supporters and Volunteers, at the Church of Christ the King, 29 Bramley Road, Oakwood, London N14 4HE at 11am on Wednesday 20th November followed by refreshments in the Parish Centre. If you would like someone to be included in our Book of Remembrance, please send us their name by calling CAFOD Westminster on 020 8449 6970 or emailing: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Next Sunday, after the 8.30am, 9.45am & 11.15am Masses, children from the school will be selling tickets for their Christmas Fayre Raffle. Prizes include theatre, cinema tickets, bakewear, hampers and much more. 100% of the proceeds will go towards new reading books for every class—thank you.
BROWNIE CAKE SALE
Thank you all very much for buying all our cakes at our sale last weekend. We raised £362.52, which will be shared between the two charities. Thank you all!!