FR DAVID WRITES
It has taken a long time to put things back together safely in the parish. Thank you to everyone who has helped so far, including with our new readers’ list, the church cleaners, singers and musicians, collectors, counters, florists and to other groups who have started back. We are now looking for help to start tea and coffee on Sunday mornings after the 10am and 11.15am Masses, and for volunteers to man the shop on Sunday mornings. Perhaps you did these roles before and would like to begin again, or maybe you are new to these roles—either way, your help would be great. Please speak to Fr David or Fr Andrew today, or contact the office during the week.
DEANERY OF ENFIELD
Please pray for the deanery meeting this week in Edmonton Parish on Tuesday.
OCTOBER: PRAY THE ROSARY
October is the month of the Holy Rosary. Fr Johnson will expose the Blessed Sacrament and say the Rosary each morning Monday-Friday (7am Exposition, 7.15 Rosary) before the 8am Mass, if you would like to join either in person or online. Parishioners also say the Rosary before the 10am Mass on weekdays - all are welcome to join. On Sundays, there is a Rosary for persecuted Christians after the 10am Mass (in front of the Blessed Sacrament altar).
RCIA—JOURNEY IN FAITH INTO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
If you are interested or know anyone who is interested in becoming a Catholic and are over the age of 18 please speak to Fr Andrew asap. New course to start soon!
CONFIRMATION
The next session is next Saturday 9th October at 4.50pm, followed by Mass at 6pm.
ALTERATIONS IN SCHEDULE
Monday—Friday Masses 8 am & 10am (car park will not open till 9.15am)
on Fridays there will be exposition after the 10am Mass
Saturdays 1pm Baptisms, 3pm Confessions, 4pm Vigil Mass, 6pm Vigil Mass
Sundays Masses: 8.45am, 10am (Solemn), 11.15am (Family), 12.30pm.
NEW SOUTHGATE PARISH FOOD BANK
The food bank is now operating from St Paul’s CoE Church Hall (not the church itself). The day has changed to Wednesdays 2.30pm-4pm. No vouchers or referral needed. There is also a cup of tea/coffee at the same time at the ‘World Café’.
OFFERTORY COUNTERS’ ROTA-MONDAY MORNINGS
Counting will now take place on Monday mornings rather than Sundays as before. Many thanks to all of you who have volunteered to return to this task! Please note that we have had to revise the rota, so if you have already collected one from the sacristy, you will need to collect a new one today! If you would prefer to receive it by email, please send an email to the parish office on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Thank you.
FOUR SEASONS DRAW
The Autumn Draw will take place soon—if you would like to take part, the fee is £3 per ticket per quarter. All funds must be received in advance of the Draw. Please ask in the office for an application form. Thank you.
CAFOD
Thank you for your generosity with the CAFOD Harvest Fast Day collection last weekend, which amounted to £1,160.
CHANGES TO MEETING NIGHTS FOR OUR SCOUT GROUP
The 22nd Southgate Scouts this year celebrate its 50th Anniversary. From the start of November, all meetings will be on Mondays and Wednesdays in the parish hall. If you’d like your child to be a Beaver/Cub, please text Chris on 07803 161292.
SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE OF CATHOLIC PRACTICE
Fr David will be available to sign school forms on Saturday 16th October from 5pm to 6.30pm. There is no need to sign up, but please do come at this time with all your forms ready to be signed. Most Catholic schools will not need a CCP, but some may still be using it so please check the information on the schools’ websites carefully. He will also be able to sign for other schools which require a priest’s reference.
HOUSEKEEPING & SAFETY MATTERS
We are shortly going to make repairs to the church roof and the roof on the parish hall. Please continue to take care in the car park, especially at busy times and in poor weather. Please make sure mobile phones are switched to silent or off during Mass.
Please stay at home if you have any symptoms, or if you have been told to self-isolate. Please continue to use the QR code to sign in on your smartphone if you would like to. You are encouraged to wear a face covering but this is not mandatory. The capacity of the church has increased to normal levels, but please be respectful of those who may want to keep a distance. Thank you.
A VERY BIG THANK YOU to Memory Lane for their generous offering to Parish Funds. Memory Lane is a club for those suffering with dementia, and their carers – they meet in our Hall on Friday mornings. Call Mandi (07961 881453) for more information.