FR DAVID WRITES
This weekend, as throughout the week, the country is preparing for the Funeral of the Queen. At the Mass in Westminster Cathedral, Cardinal Nichols said that during this time our role is to pray. The Catholic people have an innate instinct to pray for the dead, and we are also called to pray for one another and the whole country. Perhaps during this weekend and especially on Monday we can give ourselves—and each other—the time and space to pray and reflect. The diocese have sent prayer cards which are available in the church porch. The Cardinal will be present at the State Funeral, and the Pope will be represented by Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States. The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, and also Tuesday and Wednesday. I will be with the Catholic Children’s Society on Tuesday and then back working here on Wednesday. Please bear this in mind, and save any parish business till Thursday and Friday. Thank you and God bless you all.
SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSFER
Fr David will be available to sign school forms on Wednesday 12 October and also on Saturday 15 October 5pm-6pm (both evenings) in the entrance of the parish centre. Please bring all paperwork ready and prepared for signing.
PARISH OFFICE
The Parish Office will be open on Thursday and Friday this week (closed for the Queen’s funeral on Monday, and also Tuesday and Wednesday).
GLOBAL FOOD CRISIS—WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2.30PM
CAFOD writer Jack Ellinas will share stories of East African communities he met in northern Kenya, and the local experts who are working alongside them to help. The meeting will take place in the Parish Centre at Catholic Church of Christ the King, 29 Bramley Road, London N14 4HE. Coffees and Teas will be served from 2.15pm Please Contact Tony at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book a place.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION SIGN UP
Children must be Catholic, be at least in Year 3 at school, and come to Mass here each week. Please complete the sign up sheet, and take an application form, read thoroughly and PRINT details carefully—so we can read the names and email address please. Please ensure you take a schedule and adhere to the closing the date. The yellow form should be returned to the presbytery by 18th September (through the letter box at the blue door). However, monies should only be paid at the parents meeting (please don’t put the money through the letter box).
OUR LADY OF LOURDES PRIMARY SCHOOL
The school is looking for someone to coach our girls in netball. This will be a paid position. Tuesday evenings 3.15—4.30pm term time only. Please contact the school for further information 020 8361 0767 email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION/CONFIRMATION CATECHISTS VOLUNTEERS
Thank you to those who have applied to volunteer for the above. Please keep an eye on the newsletter in the coming weeks for an introduction meeting.
RCIA
If you are interested in becoming a Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith please collect a form from the church porch and return to the Presbytery, either at the parish office or through the post box by the blue doors.
FOOD BANK
Thank you to those who have continually supported the Food Bank collection—it is greatly appreciated. We continue to collect non perishable food for the foodbank. We need pasta, rice, tins and toiletries. All items can be left in the blue box at the back of church.
ST IGNATIUS COLLEGE OPEN EVENING
The open evening for possible secondary transfer at St Ignatius College will be on Tuesday 20 September 5.30pm till 8pm (headteacher’s address at 6.30pm).
DEC PAKISTAN FLOODS APPEAL
Devastating floods have hit Pakistan, leaving millions in urgent need of help to survive. A third of the country is now underwater (that’s an area almost the size of Great Britain). Your donation will help CAFOD’s local partners support communities with clean drinking water, food, emergency medical assistance and shelter. Please pray for those affected and donate now at cafod.org.uk/give. Envelopes are also available at the back of the Church.