FR TOM WRITES
Monday 7th October is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary; which of all Catholic devotions is surely the closest to the heart of the Catholic community. However, we can very easily lost the habit of praying to Our Blessed Mother. We know as the mother of Christ the King, she is the Queen of Heaven and has a tremendous power of intercession. On Monday, and throughout October, we encourage all our parishioners to pray the rosary for their needs, the needs of the Church, and the needs of the whole World. May Our Lady, Queen of the Rosary, intercede for us.
RCIA (JOURNEY IN FAITH)
If you would like to register your interest to become a Catholic, or a Catholic adult who needs to be confirmed, please speak to Fr David, Fr Tom or the office. If you would like to talk about the possibility or your current situation, please see one of the priests. We have already recruited some candidates and are preparing to begin the course after half-term. Please look out for information in the newsletter.
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation forms are available in the church porch for the next three weeks. The candidates should be Catholic and at least in Year 9 (over-18s should see the note about RCIA). Please use the sign up sheet and take a form with programme attached. All application forms to be returned by Sunday 27th October.
SPECIAL SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE - SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER
The parish would like to invite families who have lost of child or children (of any age) to a Remembrance Service on Saturday 19 October at 12 noon. The service will be composed of readings and musical reflections. Our gathering is an opportunity to honour the memories of our beloved children, share in a space of comfort and healing, and connect with others who understand the profound journey of loss. Please feel free to bring a photo or special object to place on the altar during the service. There will be light refreshments in the hall afterwards. All welcome.
CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY
There will be a collection after all Masses for CAFOD. If you would like to gift aid your donation please take an envelope from the Church Porch.
SECONDARY SCHOOL FORMS
Fr David will be available to sign secondary school transfer forms on Saturday 12th October at 5pm. Please have forms completed for each school to be applied to. Fr David politely requests that parents make every effort to attend at this time. If there are any issues or later forms that subsequently need signing or changing, please contact the parish office. Thank you.
NEW PROJECT: JUNIOR CHOIR
We are proposing to start a new choir for young singers, with a view to them singing at the 6pm vigil Mass. Children aged 8-14 are welcome to join. The choir will be led by Deacon Ian. The first meeting and practice will be Saturday 12th October at 5.15pm in the small hall. Please see the poster in the church porch or speak to one of the priests for more information.
VENERAMUS
A monthly meeting of Adoration, prayer, music and teaching will begin in the Church on Monday 21st October at 7.30pm. Please come, and bring a friend!
BAPTISM SIGN UP
The next meeting is on Monday 7th October at 6.30pm in the Parish Centre.
PRAYER AND FASTING
The Pope has asked us to keep Monday (tomorrow) as a special day of Prayer and Fasting for world peace, particularly in the Middle East.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL
Are holding a reception & nursery ‘Stay & Play’ on November 16th & 23rd
9.30am-11.am. Please call the school on 020 8361 0767 for further details.
THE DONAGHY FAMILY
would like to thank you for donations made to DiabetesUK, for the Wellness Walk last Sunday in memory of Bridie. 5 of us had a chilly, but lovely 10 miles together yomping over the bridges! https://diabetes.enthuse.com/pf/team-donaghy
SATURDAY CLUB
We are hoping to relaunch the Saturday Club for people with learning disabilities, their families and their friends. It will meet on the first Saturday of the month from 3-5pm. Would you be able to help run the club? There will be a meeting for interested volunteers in the Parish Hall on Tuesday 15th October at 6.30pm.