FR DAVID WRITES
Today is the Second Sunday of Lent, when we hear the Gospel about the Lord’s Transfiguration on the mountain. Here we catch a glimpse of the meaning of his coming Passion, Death and Resurrection. Jesus, God’s beloved Son, is our Saviour who we are called to follow in his Paschal Mystery. This weekend, we welcome our new candidates for Confirmation who will be enrolled during the Saturday Vigil Mass at 6pm. Please pray for them and their families. Today there will be a retiring collection after all Masses for CAFOD Lent Fast Day. Also this weekend, you are invited to the parish hall after the 8.45 and 10am Masses to join in our Easter raffle! May God bless you all during this Lent and the week ahead.
CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY
This Lent, your donations to CAFOD’s Family Fast Day Appeal will help families fighting the climate crisis and ensure that our Church network can quickly respond to emergencies, like the recent earthquake in Syria and Turkey. Give today using the envelope or at cafod.org.uk/give and please join us in praying for CAFOD’s development and emergency response work all over the world. This Friday is CAFOD Family Fast Day. The second collection will be taken at all Masses this weekend.
FUNERAL DATES
Angelo Crishantha Dias RIP Monday 6th March at 10am
Noreen Murphy RIP Wednesday 8th March at 10am
Laura Cannon RIP Wednesday 15th March at 10am
Luisa Gioberti RIP Thursday 16th March at 10am
LENTEN ALMS: COLLECTIONS
This weekend: CAFOD Lent Fast Day collection
Saturday 11/Sunday 12 March: The Cardinal’s Lenten Appeal
Saturday 25/Sunday 26 March: Aid to the Church in Need
Good Friday: The Holy Places (The Custody of the Holy Land)
CONFIRMATION 2023
The next session in the Confirmation course is on Saturday 11th March at 4.30pm
followed by Mass at 6pm.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2023
Parents are reminded of their meeting on Tuesday 7th March at 8pm. Children’s session on Saturday 11th March at 10am and family celebration on Sunday at the 11.15am Mass.
BAPTISM
Next application meeting: Wednesday 15th March at 5pm in the Parish Centre.
PILGRIMAGE TO SHRINES IN NORTHERN FRANCE & PARIS
St Mary’s Parish, Halifax, have asked if we would like to take some places in their pilgrimage from 10-16 September. £730 per person. Travel by coach. Including visits to Lisieux, Chartres, Rue de Bac, Sacre Coeur, and Versailles. There Please contact the office for information or see Fr David.
‘FAITHFUL COMPANIONS’ - A SPECIAL PLAY AT ST MONICA’S PARISH
An original play by Rise Theatre celebrating the life the FCJ sisters, Marie Madeleine, Saturday 11 March 2.30pm at St Monica’s Church Hall, Palmers Green. Tickets (£10 each) are available from our Parish office during opening times.
CARDINAL’S LENTEN APPEAL 2023
Funds raised this year will be shared between the four pillars of the Cardinal’s Lenten Appeal: Marriage & Family Life; Youth & Evangelisation; The Education Service and Caritas Westminster. The effects of the pandemic, followed by the cost of living crisis, are still making daily life harder for all. Price rises last year meant many families faced an impossible choice: HEAT or EAT? The Church continues to respond, with thousands of people putting their faith into action by serving those in need. Cardinal Nichols has expressed his gratitude to everyone who supports the Appeal, with whatever they can afford. And for those who can’t give financially, your time is a priceless commodity – please see the posters on how you can volunteer in the diocese and help those in need. Please take a donation envelope today, for more information. You can use the QR code to make your donation online. Thank you for your generosity.
JOHN BUTTERWORTH RIP
The 10am Mass this Sunday will be said for the repose of the soul of John. In his memory an Easter Raffle will be held in the Parish Hall after the 8.45am & 10am Masses. Money raised will go towards the redecoration fund. Thank you - Janet