FR DAVID WRITES
Last weekend, First Holy Communion Day here was a glorious celebration. Thank you once again to all those involved. This Thursday is Ascension Thursday—a day which marks the fortieth day since Easter Sunday and the celebration of the fullness of the Lord’s presence both in heaven and throughout all creation. Please be sure to join us at Mass on Thursday. As our Easter journey continues, may the Risen Lord bless us all with his gifts of peace, light, faith and hope. Have a wonderful week.
ASCENSION THURSDAY
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord will be on Thursday 14 May, and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be at 8am, 10am (with the school), and 7pm. The car park will be open and available for all three Masses.
POLLING STATION
Thank you to everyone who made a special effort to accommodate the Polling Station on Thursday. Everything seemed to go very smoothly—we had one visit by the police but it was only a routine inspection. Finally, thank you to the Bernadette Club and we hope you enjoyed your visit to the garden centre!
PRAYERS FOR VOCATIONS
You are invited to pray after 10 am Mass on Fridays before the Blessed Sacrament. Please take a leaflet from the back of church and join us in praying for this important intention. This coming Friday the intention is: ‘For the seminarians currently in their formation.’
CONGRATULATIONS TO POPE LEO
On Friday, the Church marked the first anniversary of Pope Leo’s election to the See of Peter last year. May God continue to strengthen and bless him in his special ministry.
KIERAN DELL RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Kieran Dell. The Funeral Mass will take place here on Wednesday 13 May at 10 am.
GOING FORTH MASS: HOLY COMMUNION
At the 11.15am Mass next Sunday, 17 May, the children who made their First Holy Communion this year will come together to give thanks for the gift they have received. Let us continue to pray for them.
CEMETERY MASS & PRAYERS
The annual Mass at New Southgate Cemetery will be celebrated on Saturday 27 June at 11am, followed by prayers at Waterfall Road Cemetery.
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Sunday 24 May, for a Bingo & Tea fundraising event, at 3.00pm to 5.00pm approx, in aid of Hatters' Explorers Scouts, who are going to Kenya on a Conservation Expedition trip, to support and help with the upkeep of various conservation projects in July 2026. Please join us if you are free. You will find a sign up sheet in the porch.
PAPER SHOP (REPOSITORY)
We have cards, candles, rosaries, missals and other small religious items available in the shop as well as cards for First Communion and Confirmation. Please pop in on Sunday mornings.
CHRIST THE KING COCKFOSTERS
The next Mass for children and adults with additional needs, to be celebrated by Fr Pascal Sullivan CCN is on Saturday, 4 July 2026 at 3pm, followed by light refreshments in the parish hall. All are most welcome, particularly parishioners and visitors with additional needs, together with their families, friends and carers.
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.