FR DAVID WRITES
Today is Pentecost Sunday, when we celebrate both the coming of the Holy Spirit on the apostles. and the birth of the Church in the world of time and history. We celebrate the Catholic faith which comes to us, through the apostles, from Christ. The Holy Spirit is our Helper and promised Advocate who guides the family of God in all truth and love. Have a wonderful Pentecost Sunday to you all!
CONFIRMATIONS
Congratulations to our young candidates who were confirmed here on Friday in a lovely liturgy. Many thanks to their families and friends, as well as to all the kind parishioners who either helped with their formation or with the decoration and celebration of the liturgy here in church. Well done to our 74 candidates - we are very proud of you all. May God bless you all.
RENATA MAZZOCCHETTI RIP
The Funeral Mass will take place here on Monday 9th June at 10am. May she rest in peace.
HOLY YEAR FESTIVAL & EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS 25-27 JUNE
Here in the parish, we will celebrate the Holy Year this summer with some days of prayer and adoration. The week will begin on Saturday 21 June with a summer concert in church at 7pm. On Friday 27 June, the solemnity of the Sacred Heart, the Jubilee for School Children will be celebrated at the 10am Mass. Then, there will be a special Mass in the evening for the parish at 6.30pm, which will be followed by a barbecue in the grounds of the parish centre. We really look forward to these days so that we can celebrate the Holy Year together.
SUMMER CELEBRATION CONCERT
Nigel Bromiley and the Friern Ensemble will perform our summer celebration on Saturday 21st June at 7pm in church. The programme includes Quintet in C by Schubert and Boccherini’s Quintet in E Major, followed by a glass of fizz in the hall. The concert is free to attend but we will take a collection at the end for charity. Please sign the list in the church porch if you would like to attend. It promises to be a very lovely evening—please do join us if you can!
NEXT SUNDAY: TRINITY SUNDAY & DAY FOR LIFE
The Church teaches that life is to be nurtured from conception to natural death. In England and Wales, the Day for Life is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. This year the theme is ‘Hope does not Disappoint: Finding meaning in Suffering’. St Paul invites us to see that Christian hope is not just naïve optimism but an unshakeable trust in the power and presence of God who is with us always. This hope can endure the darkness of human suffering and even see beyond it.
ASSISTED DYING BILL
Parishioners are encouraged to write to their MP again. The bill returns to the House of Commons at a critical stage very soon. The suggestion is that we write again now to reinforce our opposition to the bill. Please see this link for details: https://righttolife.org.uk/c6gk
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL SUMMER FAYRE
Saturday 28th June 1pm - 4pm. Come along and enjoy a range of stalls as well as a BBQ, arts and crafts , penalty shootout, homemade cakes, raffle and much more!
CEMETERY MASS AND PRAYER SERVICE
Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel at New Southgate Cemetery on Saturday 14th June at 11am. This will be followed by prayers at Waterfall Road Cemetery at 12pm or thereabouts.
EMMAUS JUBILEE YOUTH FESTIVAL 2025
Westminster Youth Ministry are hosting a two-day festival for 14-25 year olds at SPEC this August. The event will take place 2nd-3rd August and coincides with the Jubilee in Rome. Live music, panels and workshops, fellowship, Adoration and Mass with the Cardinal. For more information please see Fr Tom.
DEANERY YOUNG ADULTS (18-35)
Young adults are invited to an Enfield Deanery gathering on Friday 13th June, 7.30-9.30pm at Christ the King, Cockfosters N14 4HE. Worship, speaker and adoration, followed by social. Any questions, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.