FR TOM WRITES
On Good Shepherd Sunday, we hear Christ call each of us by name. All vocations, whether it be marriage, priesthood, or religious life, are a response to His voice, a unique path to love and holiness. The priesthood, in a special way, reflects Christ the Good Shepherd, who guides His people through Word and Sacrament. All vocations share the same beauty: a life given in love, for God and for others, but this weekend let us pray for our priests, and for all those Lord is calling to the priesthood.
HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS
As per Archbishop Moth’s request for the whole diocese to pray for young men with a call to the priesthood, we will gather after 10 am Mass for the next four Friday’s to pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Please take a leaflet from the back of church and join us in praying for this important intention.
PRIEST TRAINING FUND
Today, on Good Shepherd Sunday, there is a second collection for the Priest Training Fund. The fund supports the formation of men who are responding to God’s call to serve as priests in our diocese which involves years of preparation equipping them to serve parish communities. Your support helps make this foundation possible. If you are able please give generously in today’s collection. Envelopes are available at the back of the Church and you can also donate via rcdow.org.uk/PriestTrainingFund
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: POLLING DAY
Local elections take place on Thursday 7 May. The Parish Centre here is being used as a Polling Station. Masses will be unaffected but there will be no access to the Parish Centre and Hall for any reason or for any activity other than voting. Please be mindful of this. Thank you to the groups who have already rescheduled their activities on that date.
NEXT SATURDAY: FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Please keep in your prayers the 49 children who will receive their First Holy Communion next Saturday. May receiving the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ guide and strengthen them as they grow in faith and journey into young adulthood. The Masses will be on Saturday at 11 am and 2 pm. All are welcome. Parents are reminded of the rehearsal for First Holy Communion on Tuesday 28th April at 5.20pm (for the Children receiving the Sacrament at the 11am Mass) and at 6.20pm (for the children receiving the Sacrament at the 2pm Mass).
CONFESSIONS
Please note that there will be no Confessions next Saturday afternoon due to the First Holy Communion Mass.
DONALD MCGARR RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Donald McGarr. The Funeral Mass will take place here on Monday 27 April at 10 am.
JOHN FITZGERALD RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of John Fitzgerald. The Funeral Mass will take place here on Wednesday 6 May at 10 am.
HATTERS CAKE SALE
Thank you to everyone who supported the Hatters’ cake sale last Sunday morning.
DEANERY YOUNG ADULTS EVENING
Young adults (18-35) are invited to an Enfield Deanery gathering on Friday 8 May, 7.30-9.30 pm at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Enfield. Worship music, speaker and adoration followed by social. Any questions, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
FAIR TRADE
The Fair Trade stall next weekend, May 2/3, is the start of another year plus when our purchases will guarantee a fair price for co-operatives of small scale farmers in developing countries doing their part of feeding the world. Our profit, like the £550 we sent last month, will again go to CAFOD.
PARKING INFORMATION
Parking is free for a max. of 4 hours in total per day. Please do not exceed this limit. If you exceed the limit, for whatever reason, you will receive a fine. Once the fine has been issued, it is your responsibility to either pay the fine or submit an appeal. The Parish Office can help you beforehand if you know your activity will last more than 4 hours. On weekdays, the car park opens at 9am and closes when it is empty or 10pm.