FR DAVID WRITES
Welcome to the summer holidays! I hope the end of term went well for everyone involved and that everyone is able to enjoy some rest and relaxation insofar as this is possible. Whether you are going away or staying at home, summer is a special time for everyone to experience a change in the usually frenetic way of life. I would like to thank everyone who sent me kind wishes, prayers and cards for my recent birthday. Many thanks and best wishes to Fr Johnson who returned home on Friday morning. May God bless us all in these summer days.
SUMMER SCHEDULE
During the month of August, our choirs and musicians take a well-deserved break from their usual and generous commitment to the liturgy. This is also a chance for us to thank them for their talents and commitment. Please note that during August there will not be 8am weekday Masses. Mass will be each weekday at 10am.
WELCOME TO VISITORS
Each summer, we welcome visitors to our parish. If you are visiting London or the local area, you are most welcome to Our Lady of Lourdes. We wish you a happy stay and safe journey. If you are going away for a break, we send you our prayers and best wishes for an enjoyable break.
JUBILEE FOR YOUTH (WORLD YOUTH DAY)
Today in Rome, Pope Leo will lead the celebration of the Jubilee for Youth in the heart of the Holy Year. Please pray for Fr Tom and the young people from our own area who are representing us. The Youth Jubilee is one of the biggest and most spectacular events in each Holy Year. Make sure to catch it on TV or social media.
ANNA FENNELL RIP
The Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday 5th August at 10am. RIP
RAFFAELE ANASTASIO RIP
The Funeral Mass will take place on Friday 22nd August at 10am. RIP
GIFT AID CLAIM
We are about to make our claim for the year 2024/2025. Before we do, we need to ask you if you have moved or stopped paying income tax in this period. If you think this applies to you, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing the office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
CHURCH CLEANING
We are looking for volunteers to be part of our church cleaning rota, keeping our church clean, welcoming and ready for worship. If you are able to help on Monday mornings once every three weeks with this important work, please contact Edward on 020 8361 3624. Thank you to those who clean the church regularly, and to those who help with the car park.
BAPTISM REGISTRATIONS
The next Baptism application evening will be on Tuesday 9th September at 6.30pm. This will take place in the Parish Centre.
BERNADETTE CLUB
The next Bernadette Club outing will be a day trip to Broadstairs on Thursday 21 August leaving church at 9.30am by coach, and leaving Broadstairs for the return journey at 4pm. Parishioners and friends are welcome to join us. Tickets £20. Please see Jackie or Tina in the hall after 9.45 Mass on Sunday, or contact Jackie on 07956 809152. The Bernadette Club meets next Thursday, 7 August, for the monthly event at 2pm in the Parish Centre.
ADVANCE NOTICE: ASSUMPTION
An early notice that the solemnity of Our Lady’s Assumption will be celebrated on Friday 15 August. Masses here will be at 8am, 10am and 7pm.
POPE LEO TO YOUNG PEOPLE
‘You are the salt of the earth, the light of the world! And today your voices, your enthusiasm, your cries — all of them for Jesus Christ — will be heard to the ends of the earth! Today marks the beginning of a few days, a journey, the Jubilee of Hope, and the world needs messages of hope. You are that message, and all of you must continue bringing hope to everyone. Let us pray for peace!’ Leo XIV