PRIESTS
Please pray for Fr Tom Blackburn who will take up his appointment here at the end of August. Fr David returns on Wednesday 15 August.
MASSES
Please note there will be No 8am Masses until September.
CATHERINE NICOLAOU RIP
The funeral will take place on Wednesday 7th August at 10am. May she rest in peace.
ITALIA SACCOCCIO RIP
The funeral will take place on Wednesday 14th August at 10am. May she rest in peace.
PARISH CENTENARY BOOK
Parish Centenary Books are available at the back of church, price £5 each.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2025
Forms will be available from the beginning of September. The programme begins in December and will run on Saturday mornings 10am—11.15am.
FINCHLEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
The Open Evening for those moving to Secondary School in September 2025, is on Tuesday 10th September from 5–7.30pm with Headteacher talks at 5pm and 7pm. Parking available on site.
BAPTISMS
The sign-up dates for the year 2023-24 have now been completed. A new schedule for sign-up meetings will be published in September for the new school year. Please look out in the newsletter and notice board for details. FYI the first opportunity will be Monday 10th September at 6.30pm in the parish centre. Thank you to Teresa Buffery and Deacon Ian who oversee this.
SECONDARY SCHOOL FORMS
Dates and details for secondary school transfer will be published at the start of September for those who need forms signing by Fr David. Please look out for these dates which will be published in the newsletter.
ST MONICA’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
St Monica’s School is celebrating it’s 70th Anniversary this year. As part of the celebrations there will be an Afternoon Tea open house event on Saturday, 14th September from 12— 4 pm. All families and past staff, pupils and school governors are invited. All welcome - please just turn up!
FAIR TRADE STALL NEWS
We have been sent a letter of thanks from CAFOD for our donation of profits from the Fair Trade Stall. This generous contribution helps Fair Trade farmers in developing countries.
TOILET FACILITIES
Please use the parish centre toilets rather than the church toilet.
FOUR SEASONS DRAW
We were able to hold the remaining draws due for 2023 recently and winners have been informed.
Summer
First—Celia Donnelly
Second—Donated to parish
Third—Nonie Fennell Kelly
Autumn
First—Nonie Fennell Kelly
Second—Teresa McNamara
Third—Donated to parish
Winter
First—Connie Rodrigues
Second—Francis O’Sullivan
Third—Tina Bolger