FR DAVID WRITES
Today our journey through the summer season of Ordinary Time continues. In the Gospel Jesus gives a word of encouragement to his followers to be free from fear. He also gives a word of caution: to remain faithful to God and to be ready to be his fearless witnesses in the world today. Next weekend, we will celebrate the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. They were also free from fear, and displayed a courageous faith which allowed them to witness to Christ even to the point of their martyrdom. May God give us strength, joy and a courageous faith to witness to the Risen Lord!
FAIR TRADE STALL TODAY
The stall will be open in the hall after all Masses this weekend. Please call in!
CEMETERY MASS & PRAYERS
The annual Requiem Mass at New Southgate Cemetery will be this coming Saturday morning, 27 June, at 11 am. Please gather in the cemetery chapel. The Mass will be followed by prayers at Waterfall Road Cemetery.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL - SUMMER FAIR
Please support our school summer fair this coming Saturday afternoon, 27 June, 1pm till 4pm in the school grounds.
NEXT SUNDAY: PETER’S PENCE
There will be a retiring collection after all Masses next weekend for Peter’s Pence.
PARISH MINISTRIES & CONSENT FORMS
This is a last call for any readers, servers, or extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion to sign the livestream consent forms, if you haven’t already done so.
SUMMER ‘COMINGS & GOINGS’
Next Sunday, Fr Johnson will arrive to spend part of his summer here in our parish. He is looking forward to seeing everyone and we know you will welcome him back. Fr David will be begin his summer break after Mass next weekend, heading off initially to the north-east. He will return in mid-July.
CONFIRMATION PHOTOGRAPHS
We still have Confirmation photos waiting to be collected. Some have already been paid for, others are available to buy. Please contact the office if you would like to collect or look at the photographs to purchase.
FORTHCOMING FUNERALS
The following Funeral Masses will take place in the coming weeks:
Michael Walsh RIP this Friday at 10 am. Bill Braddish RIP on Thursday 16 July at 10 am. Eileen Thomas RIP: to be announced.
UPPER ROOM LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
Westminster Youth Ministry have opened applications for an exciting programme for 17-30 year olds which begins in October. Monthly meetings will take participants on a journey of formation, with the simple aim to form young Catholics and to give them the tools necessary to lead young people. If interested, speak to Fr David or Fr Tom.
LUMINISENCE AT WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL
In July, August and September Westminster Cathedral will be hosting an incredible must-see 3D light show by ‘Luminisence’. Tickets are available online.
CARITAS WESTMINSTER: VOLUNTEERS FAIR
Saturday 4 July, 3.00–5.00 pm, Cathedral Hall. Could you spare a few hours to make a difference? Come and meet charities and community organisations from across the diocese and discover how you can put your time and talents at the service of others. All are welcome. For more information, please visit the Caritas Westminster website
https://caritaswestminster.org.uk/event/caritas-volunteer-fair/
MOBILE PHONES
Please always turn your phone to ‘off’ or ‘silent’ in church.
PARKING INFORMATION
Parking is free for a max. of 4 hours in total per day. 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.