OCTOBER: PRAY THE 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. 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).
VOLUNTEERS TO TEA/COFFEE & SHOP ON SUNDAYS
Please see one of the priests if you would like to volunteer on Sunday mornings.
SYNODAL WAY (2021-2023)
Many of you listened to the Cardinal’s message in church two weeks’ ago. Last Sunday, Pope Francis opened the synodal journey at a Mass in St Peter’s. On Saturday, Cardinal Nichols will open the same prayerful journey in our diocese at the cathedral. This way is about listening and prayer. More details to follow in due course.
HOLY SOULS
Prayer sheets and envelopes are available at the back of church to make our Book of Remembrance. If you can, please include an offering to cover the November Masses given to the Holy Souls. We will soon publish dates for a prayer service in both New Southgate and Southgate cemeteries.
RCIA—JOURNEY IN FAITH INTO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Last call for any adults who want to join the group for Confirmation or reception in the Catholic Church. Please speak to Fr Andrew asap.
CONFIRMATION
The next session is next Saturday 23rd 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’. If parishioners would like to bring popular items, they include bathroom products (e.g. toothpaste, toilet roll, nappies, sanitary products); and kitchen products (e.g. washing up liquid, cleaning products etc.) Also tinned and pasta items are much appreciated.
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! 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.
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.
LITTLE AMAL VISITS WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL
Little Amal is 3m high puppet of a refugee child. She has been travelling the world to highlight the plight of child refugees. As part of her visit to London, we will be welcoming her to Westminster Cathedral, with a lively prayer service, on Monday 25th October at 2pm. All are welcome - no need to register, but please arrive by 1:45pm
HEALTH & SAFETY
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. Please be respectful of those who may want to keep a distance. Thank you.
SHOP
The shop is now open again on Sunday mornings after the first three Masses. It is not open on a Saturday or after the 12.30pm Mass on Sundays. Parishioners who attend the 12.30 are invited to visit the shop before Mass. There are now some Christmas cards available in the shop. Please note that we do not have the Catholic papers anymore. Unfortunately, in the lockdown some of the titles went out of business but the remainder are available to purchase by subscription as either digital or print copies, which also saves the parish buying the papers. If any parishioners would like to help run the shop, please speak to one of the priests or contact the parish office. Thank you all.