FR TOM WRITES
On Thursday, we celebrated the Ascension of Our Lord into Heaven, which leads us into the novena to the Holy Spirit which will culminate in the great feast of Pentecost next weekend. When Christ ascended, he assured the apostles of his continuing help in announcing the Good News. The Good News is that this same Holy Spirit is offered to us. May we truly prepare ourselves to receive this gift; that we may be filled with the Spirit which leads Christians through life. May God bless us all in this coming week and may the Holy Spirit bring manifold gifts into our own lives and families.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION ‘GOING FORTH MASS’
The children who made their First Holy Communion will all come together this Sunday at the 11.15am Mass, in thanksgiving for the great gift they have received. Let us pray that the Heavenly Food they now receive may truly strengthen them in their Christian life and keep them always united to God.
PRAYERS FOR VOCATIONS
You are invited to pray after 10 am Mass on Fridays before the Blessed Sacrament. Please join us in praying for this important intention. This coming Friday the intention is: ‘For your parish’s priests and all clergy serving in the diocese.’
PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE
The UK Health Security Agency has contacted Fr David to say that an individual who has visited this church has been diagnosed with tuberculosis. As this is a notifiable disease, we are required to announce this. There is a letter to parishioners in the church porch and an information sheet (also on the notice board). Please feel free to take one. The risk of contracting TB here is very low and no one is required to have screening. If you have symptoms of TB or are very vulnerable, contact your GP for advice and tell them about this notice and the letter. Thank you for your attention.
VENERAMUS
Approaching Pentecost, we will gather on Monday evening, May 18, at 7.30 pm for a time of prayer, adoration, and music, with the possibility of confession.
GLEN CLAVEY RIP
The funeral will take place on Wednesday 27th May at 10am. May he rest in peace.
CEMETERY MASS & PRAYERS
The annual Mass at New Southgate Cemetery will be celebrated on Saturday 27 June at 11 am, followed by prayers at Waterfall Road Cemetery.
BAPTISM COURSE
The next Baptism application evening will take place in the Parish Centre on Tuesday 9th June at 6.30pm.
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 gifts for First Holy Communion and Confirmation available in the shop. 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.
FAIR TRADE
Our Fair Trade stall on the weekend of May 23rd and 24th is not just chocolate - milk, dark and vegan, there's also coffee, rice, pasta, dates from Palestine and much more. Why not pop in while you wait for the car park to clear?
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. On weekdays, the car park opens at 9am and closes when it is empty, or at 10pm max.