FR DAVID WRITES
In the parable of the wicked tenants, Jesus reflects prophetically on his own future and the coming fulfilment of his Paschal Mystery - that the stone rejected by the builders will indeed prove to be the keystone. Jesus is the cornerstone of God's building; he is the vine and his Father is the vinedresser; Jesus is the true key to life and salvation. The parable also reminds us of the precious responsibilities we all bear in caring for and protecting that which has been entrusted to us. This week, the new encyclical of Pope Francis will be published. Entitled 'Fratelli Tutti', the encyclical is a message for all brothers and sisters of good will. Among many themes, it will focus on human solidarity and the care we have for each other in the pandemic and post-pandemic world.
NEWLY ORDAINED FR DAVID KNIGHT
Fr David Knight wrote to us this week to thank everyone for your kind wishes and prayers on the occasion of his ordination and the special Mass he celebrated here. He was overwhelmed by the generous presentation we made to him and says he plans to buy a Mass vestment with the gift, in memory of his time here. We wish him well as he begins his new appointment as assistant priest at Burnt Oak Parish.
PARISH OFFICE
Each week I remind parishioners not to come to the parish office or presbytery in person without prior arrangement. For now, the office remains manned but I do ask, most insistently, PLEASE telephone or email in the first instance. Fr DR.
TEST & TRACE
Please remember to sign in using the QR code or the email address :
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SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
We will celebrate First Holy Communions here on 10th and 17th October, and Confirmations on 9th, 16th and 23rd October. Please pray for the children and young people who have prepared and waited to meet the Lord in the sacraments.
VOLUNTEERS
We’re very grateful to those who volunteered to help stewarding/cleaning in the church. Some of them have served almost every week. We are really looking to recruit more volunteers. Please email or ring the Parish Office for more details. If the church can not be cleaned between Masses we are not able to open for future services.
CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY
You are invited to join CAFOD online this Friday 9th October at 6 pm, in prayer for those affected by COVID 19 in developing countries and in thanksgiving for our supporters here in the UK. For further information see our web page http://cafod.org.uk/fastday . There will be a retiring collection for CAFOD after all Masses next weekend.
FAIR TRADE STALL
The Stall has a number of items of in date stock which parishioners are welcome to buy. If you are interested please send an email to Michael at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and he will send you the list.
RCIA
We already have a few adults signed up for the new RCIA. Do you come to Mass here and want to become a Catholic? Perhaps you’re already a Catholic but you were not confirmed? Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to speak to Fr Andrew.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2021
All forms must be returned by Friday 16th October. Thank you to all those parents who already paid. If you still need to pay please put payment in an envelope marked with child’s name and address and post through the blue door letter box.
SECONDARY SCHOOL FORMS
If you need a Catholic Certificate of Practise to be signed for secondary school transfer, please download and complete the form. Attach it to a stamped self-address envelope and post through the blue door letter box—thank you.
HOLY COMMUNION HOME VISITS
We received some positive guidance from the diocese on this recently. However, the current situation may be overtaking that advice. We will keep this under review for the next week or so, and then give more information.
HAND SANITISER & FACE COVERING
Please always remember to the use the hand sanitiser—no one is exempt. Please remember the face covering unless you have a legitimate exemption. Thank you all!
THE LONDON MARATHON
Melvin Lewis will be running the marathon on Saturday in aid of Moorfields eye hospital. If you would like to make a donation please use the link https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/MyLewis