FR DAVID WRITES
Today there is a pastoral letter from the Cardinal to mark the 175th anniversary of the foundation of the Archdiocese of Westminster and the restoration of the Catholic Hierarchy in England and Wales in 1850. On 29th September 1850, Bl. Pope Pius IX, issued the papal bull Univerisalis Ecclesiae establishing 13 new dioceses in England and Wales (the old dioceses had been lost due to the English reformation). Among them, the senior diocese was named as Westminster. Happy Birthday, then, to the diocese and to all the faithful, clergy and religious in our diocesan family. There is also a short historical reflection written by Fr Nicholas Schofield available.
OCTOBER - MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY
October begins on Wednesday with the Feast of St Therese of Lisieux. October is the month of the Holy Rosary. Please join us in church every weekday morning (Monday to Friday) at 9.30am to pray the mysteries of the Rosary.
RCIA - JOURNEY IN FAITH
This course is for people who want to become Catholics. Perhaps you were baptized in a different church, come from a different faith, or you were not confirmed. The group meets regularly until Easter when those who are ready come forward for initiation. Please speak to Fr Tom if you are interested in joining the new group.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2026
If you would like to register your child for First Holy Communion please attend the application evening between 6-8pm 30th September. The donation will be £40.
SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSFER
Fr David will be available to sign forms for secondary school on Saturday 11 October at 5pm in the parish centre. Parents are asked to bring all paperwork with them.
JUBILEE OF CATECHISTS
Today, the Holy Year celebration in the Church is the Jubilee of Catechists. Please keep all our catechists in your prayers as they undertake their special ministry.
CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY
The CAFOD Family Fast Day will take place on Friday and the collection will be taken at Masses next weekend 4/5 October. Envelopes are available at the back of church. Please make an effort to join in the fast on Friday and bring any monies saved to help the work of CAFOD in the developing world.
CAR PARK
Thank you to those who came to the meeting about the car park. The next stage will be to repaint the lines for the parking bays. We don’t have a date for this at the time of printing, but should it happen soon, please listen out for announcements at Mass.
ST ANNE’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
Open evening on Monday 29th September 6pm to 8pm at the Enfield Campus.
YOUNG ADULTS’ RETREAT DAY
Young adults (18–35) are invited to a Day Retreat to be held at Christ the King Church, Cockfosters on Saturday 11 October. The day will include talks, workshops, adoration, and Mass, with time for reflection and fellowship. Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/dDL3dsVg4K
BERNADETTE CLUB
Our next meeting will take place on Thursday 2 October 2-4 pm in the parish centre. We will have a return visit from our fitness coach Tina for a short ‘Seated Exercise’.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
The Governors invite applications for reception class children who reach their 4th birthday between 1st September 2025 and 31st August 2026. Reception applications should be submitted by 15th January 2026. Governors also invite applications for nursery for children who have reached their 3rd birthday. Children can be admitted to nursery class from the day they turn 3 years old, subject to availability. To visit the school, please call the school office on 020 8361 0767. More information can also be found on our school website - www.ololschool.enfield.sch.uk
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE
7th—14th April 2026. £789 per person sharing. Includes return flights from Gatwick, transfers, B&B and dinner in 4* Hotel with accompanying priest and service of local guide throughout. Contact 8361 5392 or 07846 137978.