FR DAVID WRITES
We had a wonderful start to Lent on Ash Wednesday which was a lovely day, full of faith. Now we begin the journey together that will lead us through to Holy Week and Easter. Today, on the First Sunday of Lent, we meet the Lord Jesus who is victorious over temptation in the wilderness. May we imitate his fasting and prayer during this time of grace and renewal, relying solely on God’s gifts.
CARDINAL’S LENTEN APPEAL
Today at Mass there will be a retiring collection for Lenten Alms which supports the work for young people, marriage and family ministries, social justice and for evangelisation. There are some gift aid envelopes available in the church porch.
CONFESSIONS IN LENT
As always, confessions are heard in church on Saturday afternoons at 3 pm. Please make sure you come at 3 pm and wait in the queue. Confessions continue either until the queue has gone or till 3.45.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
During Lent we pray the Stations of the Cross. You can pray the Stations at any time in church. However, the communal celebration lead by the priest will take place every Friday morning in Lent immediately after 10 am Mass. Please join us.
VENERAMUS
The next Veneramus prayer time will be here in church on Monday 17th March at 7.30pm. Exposition, teaching, prayer, confessions. Please join us.
PARISH FINANCES
As always at this time of year, there is a summary of our income and expenditure for last year for parishioners to view in the glass noticeboard in the church porch.
CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY
CAFOD Family Fast Day for Lent will take place on Friday. The appeal will be made in church at all Masses next weekend. Please bring any money you save by fasting.
REAL FAIR TRADE EASTER EGGS
Chocolate Fair Trade Easter Eggs, which tell a Real account of the first Easter with fun non-screen activities, are here this weekend.
CONFIRMATION 2025
Parents and candidates are reminded of their meeting on Tuesday 11th March at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall. Please bring your child’s Baptism Certificate if they were not baptised at Our Lady of Lourdes. If paying by BACS please make payment by Monday 17th March. Candidates first session takes place on Saturday 15th March at 4.15pm in the church hall, followed by Mass at 6 pm.
PAPER SHOP (REPOSITORY)
The Paper Shop has now been restocked and has items for Lent, Easter, and for Mothers’ Day. The shop is open after the first three Masses on Sunday morning.
GIUESEPPA MARIA SAUCHELLA RIP
The Funeral Mass will take place on Monday 10th March at 10 am. RIP.
BRIDGET MURPHY RIP
The Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday 18th March at 10am. RIP.
ASSUNTA COPELLI RIP
The Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday 19th March at 10 am. RIP.
ANNUAL MASS FOR MATRIMONY
Annual Mass of Thanksgiving for Matrimony at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 17th May 2025 at 2.30pm. The Cardinal invites couples in the Diocese celebrating in 2025 their 5th, 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th, and 60th (and any over 60) anniversary of Catholic marriage. Please give your parish these details: the names of husband and wife, wedding date, number of years married, address, email (or telephone).
DEANERY YOUNG ADULTS GATHERING
Young adults (18-35) are invited to an Enfield Deanery gathering on Friday 14th March, 7-9 pm at St Monica’s, Palmers Green (N13 4DJ). Note time is earlier as we will join the Lent Stations of the Cross (7 pm), followed by Mass at 7.30 pm, then move to the Newman Room for reflection, discussion and social. Any questions, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or speak to your priest. We look forward to seeing you.