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FR DAVID WRITES
Today, the Sixth Sunday of Easter, we enter into the final phase of the Easter season. This coming Thursday is the feast of the Lord’s Ascension into heaven—the fortieth day since his resurrection at Easter. Normally a holy day of obligation, this year the obligation remains removed. However, as many people may like to come to Mass during the day, there will be two Masses here at 10am and 12pm on Ascension Thursday.
ROSARY AND BENEDICTION
May is the month of Our Lady. There will be Rosary and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament today (Sunday) at 4.30pm in church. As Pope Francis has asked for a ‘marathon of prayers’ during May we can play our own small but important part. All are welcome here—please join us in prayer either in church or online.
SUB TUUM PRAESIDIUM—PRAYER TO THE MOTHER OF GOD
We fly to thy protection, O holy Mother of God; despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CANDIDATES - 11AM MASS
Please remember, as announced recently at Masses and in the newsletter, that the Sunday 11am Mass is reserved for the children and families involved in the First Holy Communion programme. This arrangement will last for the next five weeks. They have been long delays in this programme of preparation and we owe them the essential opportunity to be formed at the celebration of the Eucharist. Please pray for the children, and their families, enrolled at the 11am Mass last weekend and this weekend.
ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION—FOR THOSE AT HOME OR WHO CANNOT RECEIVE
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you.
FAIR TRADE
Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or phone Michael on 07723 376616, for a list of our recently updated Stock, which we will deliver to your home.
BAPTISMS
Baptisms become possible again from 17th May (restriction 30 people). From 21st June (no restriction other than the church limit). Please note that this Government guidance may change. At the moment, we are asking for applications for baptisms to be made to the parish office either by phone or email. Baptisms are by arrangement only.
FOOD BANK
We are now in a new enterprise working with St Paul’s CoE Church and Primary school, and our own Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School. You can still bring contributions for the Food Bank and leave them at the back of church. We take the food to St Paul’s each Thursday. Please don’t bring anything perishable. Thank you!
PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES
Thank you to all who have taken your new envelopes. There are still quite a few left—if you would rather not have a box please let the Office know so that it can be cancelled. Please also let us know if you don’t want it this year, but hope to resume when the regulations allow—we can keep it for you in the office.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
The school currently has spaces in Reception for September 2021. If you, or anyone you know, is interested in applying for a vacant place, please contact the school by telephone on: 020 8361 0767 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Parents will need to complete a Supplementary Information Form, available from the school website under the “Admissions” tab, or a hard copy from the school office. All admission information can be found on the website: www.ololschool.enfield.sch.uk.
ST IGNATIUS COLLEGE POSITIONS VACANT
We are a Jesuit school in identity and mission for boys aged 11-18 and girls aged 16-18, based in Enfield. We are currently recruiting for: Learning Support Assistants (perm and contract roles); part time SEND Administrator and Design & Technology Teacher. For anyone interested, full details of all roles can be found here: http://www.st-ignatius.enfield.sch.uk/291/careers-at-st-ignatius-college
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CAFOD DONATION FOR INDIA
As coronavirus brings devastation across India, CAFOD is working with experienced local Church agency, Caritas India, to provide vital support to poor and marginalised communities. Donations to CAFOD’s Coronavirus Appeal will help Caritas India distribute PPE kits to frontline health workers, promote COVID & vaccine awareness campaigns, and set up safely run isolation & quarantine centres. You can donate online here: cafod.org.uk/give. Please keep praying for the people of India and all those affected by the pandemic.