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FR DAVID WRITES
Today we find ourselves in a beautiful time of prayer to the Holy Spirit which lies between the feasts of Ascension and Pentecost. In a spiritual way, we are united with the apostles and their companions in the Upper Room of Jerusalem. They were afraid, lacking direction and motivation. But when the Holy Spirit came upon them at Pentecost they were filled with God’s grace and power, which enabled them to go out without fear and preach the Gospel to everyone. Next Sunday is Pentecost Sunday. During this coming week, let each of us pray for the same gifts of the Holy Spirit. We too want to be ‘unlocked’. We too have much to do as we go out into the world to resume our mission to be the presence of God’s merciful love in our communities.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit, O Lord, and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth. Amen.
MONDAY 17 MAY
There are changes in restrictions from Monday 17th May. What does this mean for us here? The limit on numbers at funerals now rises from 30 people to the current Covid capacity of our church. In effect, this means there is still a significant restriction so we will continue to celebrate the funerals separately. We will also still ask the families to decide who can come to the funeral in terms of their own numbers. Baptisms and the celebration of weddings can now resume but do still include the limit of 30 people only. Our other procedures will remain in place for now. Please note that these celebrations must be prearranged with the parish office.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CANDIDATES - 11AM MASS
Please remember, as announced recently, 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 four weeks. Please pray for the children, and their families, as they undertake this special journey.
PENTECOST SUNDAY—VESPERS & BENEDICTION
Next Sunday afternoon at 4.00pm we will celebrate Vespers (Evening Prayer) and Benediction to mark the great feast and the end of the Easter season. Please join us!
LETTER FROM THE BISHOPS
Next weekend there will be a letter from the bishops on the care of the environment available at the back of church.
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.
FOOD BANK
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. There is a great need in our own locality. 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.
CONFIRMATION AND FIRST COMMUNION
There is a selection of cards for these and other sacramental occasions on the table at the back of the church. Please take a look. It is still not possible to open the shop in the Presbytery. If you want something in particular, please contact the Office during opening hours.
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.