FR DAVID WRITES
Today is the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, the penultimate of the year. Next weekend we will celebrate Christ the King, the final Sunday in the Church’s calendar. Next Saturday at 6 pm Mass, our new choir for young people will sing for the first time. Thank you to our readers who came to the formation session which was on Saturday morning. Please pray for me on Friday as I will mark the sixteenth anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood. I only have another thirty years to go until I qualify for the Retired Priests’ Fund! Please do be generous this weekend to the priests who have served us so well for so long. May God bless you all this coming week and beyond.
THE HOLY SOULS IN NOVEMBER - RIP
The names will remain next to the Paschal Candle, with Masses for the Holy Souls throughout November. The Mass for the Deceased Priests is this Tuesday, 5.30pm, at Westminster Cathedral.
RECITAL FOR ST CECILIA'S DAY
Friday 22nd November - 7.30pm Peter Coleman (baritone) and Ian Coleman (piano and organ) will present a programme of music by Barber, Howells, Ravel and Alain. The recital will take place here in church. It promises to be a lovely concert for St Cecilia. All are welcome - admission is free! Please join us.
SICK & RETIRED PRIESTS’ COLLECTION
Today the second collection will be for the sick and retired priests of our diocese. By supporting the Sick & Retired Priests’ Fund, you can help cover essential costs and give them peace of mind that their needs will be met. You will find an envelope at the back of church. If you are taxpayer, please complete the Gift Aid slip. Thank you for your kindness.
‘RED WEDNESDAY’ - PRAYER FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH
This Wednesday is ‘Red Wednesday’ when you will see the church lit in red. It is a day of prayer for and solidarity with persecuted Christians. Here, there will be Mass at 10am, followed by exposition and adoration. There will also be a special Mass at the Brompton Oratory at 7pm. Please see the Aid to the Church in Need website for more details. There are also materials to take from the back of church here.
THERESA NORONHA RIP
The Funeral Mass is on Tuesday 19th November at 10am. May she rest in peace.
JOSEPHINE MORRIS RIP
The Funeral Mass is on Friday 22nd November at 10am. May she rest in peace.
STELLA BULAITIS RIP
The Funeral Mass is on Wednesday 4th December at 10am. May she rest in peace.
‘VENERAMUS’ PRAYER TIME
The next Veneramus meeting will take place on Monday 18 November at 7.30pm.
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.
YOUTH SUMMIT
Westminster Youth Ministry are hosting an event for 13-18 year olds this Friday (22/11) from 7-9pm at St Monica’s Church, Palmer Green.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Saturday 30th November 12noon—3pm. Please come and support our school. There will be a range of stalls and activities. We would love to see you there!
FAIR TRADE
This week's Fair Trade stall, after all Masses, is our Advent and Christmas event with festive food and items as well as our regular stock.
ASSISTED DYING BILL—BARNET CONSULTATION EVENT
Dan Tomlinson, MP for Chipping Barnet, is inviting constituents who are interested in contributing to hear from advocates and experts who have concerns about the legalisation of Assisted Suicide to attend an event at 7 pm on Saturday 23rd November. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 19 Nov with the subject line ‘Assisted dying - 23 November’ to register and receive location details.