FR DAVID WRITES
Friday was Armistice Day and today (Sunday) is Remembrance Sunday. The Requiem Mass with the church parade will take place at the 10am Mass. Next weekend is the solemnity of Christ the King, the last Sunday in the Church’s liturgical calendar. This is also a special day of prayer for young people which looks towards the celebration of World Youth Day which will take place next summer in Lisbon with Pope Francis.
SPIRITAN APPEAL
This year the diocesan mission appeal is for the Holy Ghost Fathers (Spiritans). This is the missionary congregation to which Fr Jerome belongs. Next weekend, the appeal will be made here by Fr Jerome and Fr Terkura Igbe CSSp.
CONGRATULATIONS
Prayers and best wishes go to Sally Bain and Robert Everist who were married here in church on Saturday afternoon.
A CONCERT FOR ST CECILIA’S DAY
To celebrate the patron saint of music, and mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Ralph Vaughan Williams, there will be a short concert in church on Tuesday 22nd November 2022 at 7pm. All are welcome - admission is free.
CONFIRMATION APPLICATIONS 2023
If you are in Year 9 or above and would like to join the Confirmation programme please sign the sheet in the church porch and collect an application form/programme. Forms to be returned to the presbytery letter box by 4th December.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAIR
Saturday 3rd December 12 noon—3pm. It’s been a while but our Christmas fair is back with a range of stalls, Santa’s Grotto, home-cooked food, arts and crafts, raffle and more. We would love to see you there!
SICK AND RETIRED PRIESTS’ FUND
Thank you to everyone who donated to the Sick and Retired Priests’ collection last weekend. An amazing total of £1,717.89 was collected—thank you.
CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS GIFT APPEAL
In the past, we collected gifts for prisoners’ children. This year, we will be collecting new toys (not second hand please) for children facing a Christmas without presents on behalf of the Catholic Children’s Society of Westminster. Please see the poster in the church porch for ideas of gifts. Presents can be left (unwrapped) in the Parish Office during opening hours or in the Small Hall after weekend Masses. The last day to bring any gifts will be Sunday morning, 4 December. Thank you in advance for your help and generosity.
AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED ‘RED WEDNESDAY’: 23 NOVEMBER
Red Wednesday is a day of prayer and solidarity for persecuted Christians throughout the world. Please join ACN to break the silence on the persecution of Christians and to stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Christ who do not enjoy the same freedoms we have. We will pray at 10 am Mass on Wednesday 23 November.
OUR CHRISTMAS MARKET
This will take place in the Parish Hall on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th November after all Masses. We already have a lovely selection of gifts as well as a big Christmas raffle. Any offers of gifts or raffles prizes will be welcome and can be left at the Parish Office during opening hours or at the Church at weekend Mass times. Cakes on the day will be much appreciated. Do come along for your Christmas bargains. All money raised will go towards the Parish Centenary Church decoration. Janet Butterworth.
BAPTISM APPLICATIONS
The next date for baptism applications will be on Wednesday 16th November at 5pm in the Parish Centre.
DOMENICO BIRRI RIP
The funeral will take place on Wednesday 16th November at 10am.
DENNIS RYAN RIP
The funeral will take place on Thursday 24th November at 10am.
AUDREY DOWLING RIP
The funeral will take place on Wednesday 7th December at 10am.
CHRISTMAS IN OUR PAPER SHOP
Christmas cards, advent calendars, 2023 calendars and candles now available. Find us on the right as you go into the Parish Hall.