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FR DAVID WRITES
Today is the solemnity of Christ, the Universal King. This is the last Sunday in Ordinary Time and the final Sunday in the Church’s calendar. Next Sunday will mark the beginning of a new liturgical cycle as we begin the First Sunday of Advent. Today (Sunday), please do visit our Christmas Market in the parish hall. With many thanks to those who have worked hard to organise this lovely event. If you would like to support Red Wednesday this week please do come to 10am Mass and exposition on Wednesday morning—wear something red!? There will also be an opportunity today for you to take Aid to the Church in Need information or to give towards their work. Have a lovely Sunday and a great week—best wishes to you all.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
Please visit our Christmas Market in the Parish Hall today after the first three morning Masses. We’ve got 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.
NOVEMBER: MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS
This is the month of the Holy Souls with prayers and Masses for the faithful departed.
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
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.
HEALTH & SAFETY
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.
FAIR TRADE GOODIES
Next Sunday morning's Fair Trade stall features the 21/22 season's Fair Trade: quality food and goods grown on family farms or workshops by skilled farmers in developing countries who have been paid a fair price, during a challenging pandemic year, thanks to your purchases.
FOUR SEASONS AUTUMN DRAW
Thank you to all who participate in our Four Seasons Draw, which raises funds for the Parish. The Autumn Winners were: 1st Prize, £88.20—Jackie Reddington, 2nd Prize, £36.75— Brenda Aye, and 3rd Prize, £22.05—Brian Hunt. Congratulations to them all!
RED WEDNESDAY - 24th NOVEMBER 2021
This Wednesday is Red Wednesday—a day of prayer for persecuted Christians. There will be an opportunity to give to Aid to the Church in Need after all Masses this weekend. On Wednesday morning, there will be exposition here after the 10am Mass to pray for the persecuted Church. 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 are able to Gift Aid your Offertory it helps the parish immensely as we can claim back the tax you have already paid on it. However, to do this we need to record your name and address, which we can only do via planned giving envelopes, or a standing order. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to know more.
NEW HANDRAILS & CHURCH HEATING
As you can see, we have installed some attractive and useful handrails outside the main church doors. However, please feel free to use the porch route if you prefer a way out without steps. As many of you know (or can feel!) we are continuing to have problems with the church heating. The blowers were turned off last year for Covid safety and until recently the heating has been working well without them. The engineers have been several times to make repairs but the problem has not yet been fully identified or remedied. We have a new plan so please keep praying that we can resolve the issue this week!
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’.