HALF TERM
This coming week is half-term. We wish everyone a happy half-term break and look forward to seeing everyone back at school after the holiday.
SICK AND RETIRED PRIESTS COLLECTION
This important collection be taken at all Masses on 5/6 November. Gift Aid envelopes will be available next weekend.
ADVANCE NOTICES FOR NOVEMBER
Tuesday 1 November: Solemnity of All Saints Mass 8am, 10am (with school), 7.30pm
Wednesday 2 November: All Souls’ Day Mass 8am, 10am, 7.30pm (Solemn)
Tuesday 8 November: Deanery Mass for the Dead, Enfield Town Church 12 noon
Wednesday 9 November: Mass for Deceased Clergy, Westminster Cathedral 5.30pm
Thursday 10 November: CAFOD Soup Lunch here in the hall 12 noon. Join us!
CATECHISTS
A very big thank you to all those who have expressed an interest in volunteering.
There will be a short meeting on Thursday 3 November at 7pm which you are invited to attend.
BAPTISM APPLICATIONS
The next date for baptism applications will be on Wednesday 16 November at 5pm in the Parish Centre.
GERRY WEIR RIP
The Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday 26 October at 10am. May he rest in peace.
SANTHIAPILLAI GUY DE FONTGALLAND RIP
The Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday 27 October at 10am. May he rest in peace.
NOVEMBER ENVELOPES FOR THE HOLY SOULS
Prayer sheets 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. There will be a special Mass on All Souls Day (2nd November) at 7.30pm. This Mass will include the candle ceremony for our departed loved ones. There will be Masses throughout the month of November for those in our book of remembrance and for all the holy souls.
RCIA (JOURNEY IN FAITH)
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. You can also speak to Fr Jerome for more information or help. The programme begins on Tuesday 1st November at 7pm in the small hall and will include Mass for the solemnity of All Saints. (Please come from 6.30pm to complete paperwork).
OFFERTORY DONATIONS
We are always grateful for the outstanding generosity of our parishioners and visitors. The ‘loose plate’ collection is increasing again (which sounds good!) but in actual fact it is more helpful and efficient if you are able to give by standing order rather than loose cash. Standing order is preferable in terms of security as it means less cash handling on the premises, and is also easier to collect the tax refund from HMRC through the Gift Aid scheme. It also means you don’t need to remember to bring cash to church. There are forms in the church porch to sign up for a standing order. Thank you all for your consideration and kindness.
PAPER SHOP
Christmas cards are now available from the paper shop, which is on the right as you come into the Parish Hall. We stock a variety of cards, including Mass cards; candles, and other religious items. Please pop in and have a look!
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL
The Governors of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School are inviting applications for their reception class from families whose child reaches his/her 4th birthday between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023. Visits to the school are welcomed, please call the school office to arrange - 020 8361 0767.
FOOD BANK
Thank you to those who have continually supported the Food Bank collection, and to those who volunteer for the Food Bank. We continue to collect non perishable food for the foodbank. All items can be left in the blue box at the back of church.
PARISH OFFICE
Please note that the Parish Office is closed on Wednesday, 26th October.