FR DAVID WRITES
Lent is underway! Thank you to everyone for a lovely day on Ash Wednesday and a great turn out of all the faithful. As we begin this journey of grace together, let us resolves to rely solely of God’s power and help, and to support one another with love, friendship and prayer. During this time, let us look for the opportunities to enter into prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Today there is a retiring collection for Lenten alms, and next weekend for CAFOD. May God bless us in this special season.
‘WALK WITH ME’ & ‘MY DAY BY DAY’
In the church porch, there are copies of ‘Walk With Me’ - a daily guide to prayer and liturgy for Lent especially for adults. There are also copies of ‘My Day By Day’ for juniors. Please leave an offering in the basket if you can. There are limited copies—first come, first served! Thank you.
LENTEN ALMS
This weekend there will be a retiring collection after all Masses for the Archbishop’s Lenten Appeal which represents the main Lenten Alms collection in the diocese.
Your generous support this Lent will enable the Church to be a visible sign of Christ’s love, within our parishes and among our neighbours. Envelopes are available at the back of the Church - Thank you.
CAFOD LENT FAST DAY
This Friday is the CAFOD Lent Fast Day (Family Fast Day). By fasting and giving what you save, we join in Christ’s compassion and help another family put food on the table. Your donation can help families around the world grow food in difficult conditions – such as on flood-resistant floating gardens or using solar-powered water pumps in times of drought. Collect a CAFOD envelope to help others with your support. There will be a second collection after all Masses next weekend.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Please join us for the Stations of the Cross this coming Friday morning at 10.25am (immediately after Mass 10am Mass), and every Friday during Lent.
DAILY ROSARY
We pray the Rosary every weekday in church at approx. 9.30am. Why not join us before 10am Mass during Lent?
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2026
The next meeting for parents will take place on Tuesday 24th February at 7pm. The children’s session will be on Saturday 28th February 10am– 11.15am. The Family Mass will at 11.15am on Sunday 1st March.
CONFIRMATION 2026
The next meeting for candidates will take place on Saturday 28th February at 4.15pm-5.30pm, followed by Mass at 6pm.
RITINHA HENRIQUES RIP
The Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday 25th February at 10 am. RIP.
ALEX SANDY LEE RIP
The Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday 4th March at 10am. RIP.
FAIR TRADE
Thank you to those who bought Real Easter Eggs last weekend, and for all who support the Fair Trade stall. There will be another Fair Trade stall before the end of Lent.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL
The Governors at Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School are now accepting applications for their school nursery. Children are welcome to attend from the day they turn 3 years old and places are available for morning sessions (8.45am to 11.45am), afternoon sessions (12.15pm to 3.15pm), full school days (9am to 3.15pm) or extended days (8am to 6pm). Visits to the school are welcomed, please call the school for more information Tel. 020 8361 0767.
PARKING INFORMATION
When you arrive, if there are empty parking spaces available, they MUST be used before double/central parking will be allowed. Please try to be considerate and think of others. Parking is free for a max of 4 hours per day. For parish activities which last longer than this, please speak to the parish office.