FR DAVID WRITES
Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate the Feast of All Saints and then All Souls Day so well. May God bless you all. We hope everyone had a good half-term break, and wish you all well for the coming half-term which will lead us through November and Advent. Have a wonderful week ahead.
THE HOLY SOULS IN NOVEMBER
November is the month of the Holy Souls when we pray for the faithful departed. Thank you to everyone who brought names for our Parish Book of Remembrance. The names will remain next to the Paschal Candle in church during this month, and we will celebrate Masses for the Holy Souls throughout November. The Mass for the Deceased Members of the Deanery will take place at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St George’s, Enfield, on Tuesday 12 November at 12 noon. The Mass for the Deceased Priests of the Diocese is on Tuesday 19 November, beginning at 5.30pm in Westminster Cathedral. Finally, next Sunday is Remembrance Sunday. Young people from the uniformed groups here (Scouts etc) will hold the Church parade at 9.45am Mass.
MASS TIMES
Please note there are no 8 am Masses this week.
‘VENERAMUS’ PRAYER TIME
The next Veneramus meeting will take place on Monday 18 November at 7.30pm.
FORMATION FOR READERS
The new Lectionary for Mass will begin use on 30 November. We are inviting all our readers (weekdays and Sundays) to a special session on Saturday 16 November at 10.30am in church. The session will include formation, input, practical indications, details about the new Lectionary and help with public speaking. Please attend.
TERRY PURVIS RIP
The Funeral Mass is on Friday 15th November at 10am. May he rest in peace.
THERESA NORONHA RIP
Funeral Mass is on Tuesday 19th November at 10am. May she rest in peace.
RCIA (JOURNEY IN FAITH)
If you took a form for RCIA please return it to us as soon as possible. Fr Tom will be in touch with those involved to begin soon.
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.
CONFIRMATION 2025
Please return all forms by next weekend.
PAPER SHOP
We now have a stock of Christmas cards and other items available in the shop.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
The preparations for this year’s Christmas Market are already well in hand. It will take place in the Parish Hall on 23rd/24th November after all Masses. We welcome any books, fancy goods, jewellery etc. Homemade cakes will be especially welcome on the day. Last year the cake stall was the best ever, so a big thank you in advance. Proceeds from the sale will complete the cost of the candlesticks for the altar. Looking forward to seeing you all over the weekend. Janet Butterworth.
BERNADETTE CLUB
Our next meeting will take place on Thursday 7 November at 2 pm in the parish centre. You will be able to get ahead by choosing your Christmas cards from a selection which will be available to buy. We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday afternoon.
THE CHRISTMAS GIFT THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Please Kindly support the 2024 Christmas Appeal of the Congregation of Our Lady of the Missions CIO. The Sisters live locally in the parish. You can do this by giving virtual gifts that will make a difference to many poor people in our missions overseas. There are four gifts; you may choose one or how many you wish, and for each one you will receive a card which you can give as a Christmas present. At the back of the church there is a poster and some copies of the catalogue. Thank you.