FR DAVID WRITES
Today is Remembrance Sunday. The Requiem Mass for the fallen will be celebrated at the 10am Sunday Mass. This will be also be the Church Parade with representatives of our uniformed groups (the entire troops will not parade due to Covid precautions). We had a lovely Remembrance Assembly in the primary school on Thursday which was also Armistice Day. Thank you to everyone who came this week to support our CAFOD hunger lunch on Thursday, or to hear Fr Matt give his reflection at Mass on Friday. Thanks also to parishioners who joined us for the Deanery Mass last Tuesday or the Diocesan Mass last Wednesday. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated.
NEXT WEEKEND
Next weekend is the solemnity of Christ the King, the last Sunday in the liturgical year. It is also a day of special prayer for young people in the Church.
NOVEMBER: MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS
November is the month of the Holy Souls. We will continue our prayers and Masses for the faithful departed throughout the month.
SYNODAL PATH
With the whole Church, we are beginning our journey on this pathway of listening and preparation for the next Synod of Bishops. More information to follow as the journey opens up.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
The school currently has spaces in Reception. If you are interested please contact the school by telephone on: 020 8361 0767 or by email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. For more information please visit the website: www.ololschool.enfield.sch.uk
SICK AND RETIRED PRIESTS
Thank you all very much for your generous donations last weekend, which amounted to £2,083.40.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2022
There will be a meeting for parents who have already signed up for the programme on Tuesday 30th November at 8pm. Application forms will be completed at this meeting and the offering of £40 can be made.
FOUR SEASONS DRAW
The Autumn Draw will take place this Sunday, 14th November, after the 10 am Mass.
PARISH SHOP
Please visit our shop on Sunday mornings between 9.15 and 12.30 pm. We have a large selection of Christmas cards, candles and Mass cards, as well as other religious items.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
We are holding a Christmas Market in the Parish Hall on Sunday 21st November after the first three morning masses. We will have a great selection of Christmas gifts as well as a Christmas raffle. Do come along and join us for coffee and mince pies. All money raised will go to help Parish Funds—Thank you.
RED WEDNESDAY - 24th NOVEMBER 2021
You are warmly invited to stand in solidarity with the Persecuted Church on Red Wednesday (24th November) by participating in various events that week.
Sunday 21st November:
There will be a talk and a collection at all Masses for the work of Aid to the Church in Need.
Wednesday 24th November:
Mass at 10 am, followed by Adoration to pray for our persecuted brethren.
Wednesday evening: Gather (in person or online) at Westminster Cathedral between 5—9.30 pm for Mass followed by talks and refreshments in Cathedral Hall.
15th—23rd November:
you are invited to pray the novena and to sign the petition.
Please register online at: https://acnuk.org/our-campaigns/redwednesday/ and/or to find out more about these events.
VIRGIN MONEY GIVING (VMG)
In lockdown, we opened a VMG account. However, VMG is now closing down so this means of giving will not operate any longer. If you would still like to collect your envelopes or set up a standing order please contact the parish office. Giving in the loose collection is not the most efficient way to give because the Gift Aid yield is significantly less. Thank you!
HEALTH & SAFETY
Please continue to use the QR code to sign in on your smartphone. 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.
NEW SOUTHGATE PARISH FOOD BANK
The food bank is now operating from St Paul’s CoE Church Hall on Wednesdays 2.30pm-4pm. No vouchers or referral needed. Tea/coffee at the same time at the ‘World Café’.