FR TOM WRITES
It is in our nature to want to “do”. We have a good natural desire to want things to be better, and to have a positive impact on the world in which we live. However, Christ’s encounter with Martha and Mary in the Gospel this Sunday invites us to question how we live. Christ does not tell Martha, who has worked hard to prepare his visit, that she is wrong to do this work, but he does point her towards the simplicity of Mary’s welcome. We, like Martha, are anxious and troubled by so many things, but only one is necessary; to have a relationship with Jesus Christ our Lord, and allow him to day-by-day transform our lives into images of love.
END OF SCHOOL YEAR
On Tuesday we had a beautiful Leavers Mass for our year 6 class at Our Lady of Lourdes School. Please pray for this class that as they continue on to secondary school they may keep all they have learn in their hearts, and continue to grow in wisdom, knowledge and faith. A big thank you to all the teachers and staff at the school, and we hope everyone may enjoy their summer break.
CHURCH CLEANING
We are looking for volunteers to be part of our church cleaning rota, helping to keep our church clean, welcoming and ready for worship. If you are able to help on Monday mornings with this important work, please contact Edward on 020 8361 3624.
VENERAMUS
Please join us in the church on 21st July at 7.30pm for the latest Veneramus; an evening of adoration, teaching, music and the possibility of confession.
JOSEPHINE GILCREEST RIP
The Funeral Mass will take place on Monday 21st July at 10am. RIP.
LUIGI SILVA RIP
The Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday 23rd July at 10am. RIP.
WILLIAM TOGHER RIP
The Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday 31st July at 10am. RIP
APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA (STELLA MARIS)
Thank you for giving to Sea Sunday. Our collection amounted to £763.39.
Your generous gifts will ensure that Stella Maris Chaplains can continue to be the friend for seafarers and fishers in times of need. To find our more about how your support helps those who live and work at sea, please visit www.stellamaris.org.uk
BEAVER SCOUTS
If your child is about to enter Year 2 or 3 in September, now is the time to register them for Beavers. We are all about making friends, gaining badges, games, going on local visits and exploring the outdoors. We have hour-long meetings on Mondays or Wednesdays, from 5.00pm (during term time). Text your email to 07803 161292 OR use the QR code on our sign by the door to the Parish Centre for more information.
TEA & BINGO FUNDRAISER
There will be a fundraiser event for the Hatters Kenya Expeditions on Sunday 27th July 3pm—5.30pm in the Parish Hall. Please add your name to the list in the Porch if you would like to attend.
ENFIELD DEANERY YOUTH SUMMIT (Age: 13-18)
All young people, aged 13-18, are invited to an exciting event at St Monica’s, Palmers Green, on Friday 7th November, from 7-9pm.
FAIR TRADE
The last Fair Trade stall of this academic year is this weekend, Saturday and Sunday 19th and 20th July. Food approaching a best before date in Autumn will be significantly reduced. Fair trade farmers have already received the price we guarantee them.
BAPTISM
The next Baptism application evening will be on Tuesday 9th September at 6.30pm. This will take place in the Parish Centre.