CAR PARK: IMPORTANT
The car park will close today (Sunday) and remain closed until the repair works are complete. It is vital that all vehicles are removed today so that the car park is empty for the work to begin. Thank you for you cooperation.
OCTOBER - MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY
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.
THIS THURSDAY
Masses are at 10 am and 12 noon this Thursday (there will be no 8 am Mass).
RCIA - JOURNEY IN FAITH
This course is for people who want to become Catholics. The group will meet 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. Application deadline: 26th October.
HOLY SOULS
November will be the month of the Holy Souls. This year, All Souls’ Day is the annual commemoration of all the faithful departed. This year, it be on Monday 3 November. Sheets and envelopes are available in the church porch for the lists of the faithful departed. Please return the sheet and envelope with names of our departed loved ones so that we can compile our Book of Remembrance. You are also kindly asked to include an offering which covers the celebration of Masses in November for the Holy Souls. May they all rest in peace. Amen.
VENERAMUS
The next Veneramus prayer evening is here on Monday 20 October at 7.30pm.
CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY
Thank you for your generosity last weekend. A grand total of £1,977 was donated.
BERNADETTE CLUB ‘JUBILEE YEAR MASS’
We look forward to seeing all our members at our Jubilee Year Mass at 12.00 noon Thursday 16 October. Hopefully the car park will be ready but please check first.
MICHAEL MOUNSEY-THEAR RIP
The Funeral Mass for Michael will take place here in church at 10am on Wednesday 22 October. May he rest in peace.
CHRISTMAS PAPER SHOP
Please pop into our Christmas Shop in the parish centre foyer today! A lovely variety of Christmas cards, plus other items are available. Buy now, so you don’t have to think about it later!
FAIR TRADE STALL
October’s Fair Trade stall opens after all Sunday masses next weekend on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October and will include some Christmas items.
CONFIRMATION 2026
Please keep an eye out for the applications for Year 9 Confirmations. As there is no area bishop at the moment, we are waiting for further information from the diocese about dates and the procedure for this coming year.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
The Governors invite applications for reception class children who reach their 4th birthday between 1 September 2025 and 3 August 2026. Reception applications should be submitted by 15 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
DATES FOR THE DIARY
Please make a note of the following dates:
Sat/Sun 1/2 November: Solemnity of All Saints (all weekend Masses as usual)
Monday 3 November: All Souls’ Day (including Special Parish Requiem Mass at 7pm)
Sunday 9 November: Remembrance Sunday
Sat/Sun 22/23 November: Parish Christmas Market - after all weekend Masses
Sunday 30 November: First Sunday of Advent (Year A)