FR TOM WRITES
This weekend the Eucharistic Congress takes place, including a procession from St George’s Cathedral to Westminster Cathedral. Our devotion can never remain something external, but the true power of the Eucharist can transform our hearts to love like Christ. On Sunday afternoon, after the 12.30 pm Mass, we will have an hour of adoration. Please join us for this time of quiet prayer, ending at 2.15pm with Benediction - our own way to join in this national act of devotion to the Eucharist.
CAFOD FAST DAY COLLECTION
Thank you for your wonderful generosity. We raised £1,961.09 - an amazing total.
DIOCESAN SCHOOL CHAPLAINS
On Thursday, we will be joined by school chaplains as part of their in-service training. They will join us for 10 am Mass. Please make them welcome.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION SIGN-UP DATES
The next (and final) First Holy Communion application evening will be on Tuesday 6pm - 7.30pm in the parish hall. Children should be in Year 3 (or above).
VENERAMUS
The next Veneramus evening will be on Monday 19 October, at 7pm. Please join us for a time of adoration, prayer, teaching and music. Confession will be available.
RCIA - JOURNEY IN FAITH
The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a group that meets from autumn to Easter, for adults who wish to enter into the full life of the Catholic Church. Please take a form from the back of church or speak to Fr Tom or Fr David for details.
SCOUTS AGM
The AGM for our Scouts will take place today (Sunday) in church at 6 pm.
MARIA FRESCHI RIP
The Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday 13 October at 10am. RIP
MANUEL PEREZ RIP
Please pray for Manuel Perez. Funeral details to follow.
EVELYN McMANAMON RIP
The Funeral Mass will take place on Friday 30 October at 10am. RIP
CONFIRMATION
Parents with children in Year 9 and above should keep an eye on the newsletter for details about Confirmation, which will be published here in due course.
NOVEMBER: HOLY SOULS RIP
Envelopes and sheets are available for the names of deceased loved ones, so that we can create our Book of Remembrance. Please leave an offering if you can.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Saturday 31/Sunday 1 November: Solemnity of All Saints (all Masses as usual)
Monday 2 November: 10 am All Souls’ Day Mass
Friday 6 November: 7 pm Parish Requiem Mass for the Faithful Departed
Saturday 21/Sunday 22 November: Christmas Market (all weekend)
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
We are now accepting Nursery and Reception applications for the 2027/28 academic year. Reception is for children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023; nursery is for children born between 1 September 2023 and 31 August 2024. Applications close 15 January. To arrange a visit, call 020 8361 0767 or visit the www.ololschool.enfield.sch.uk for details.
ENFIELD DEANERY YOUNG ADULTS RETREAT
‘Receive and Respond – Encountering the Father’s Love’ will take place at Christ the King, Cockfosters, on Saturday 28 November, 10.30am–5.30pm, for 18-35 year olds. Please see the poster at the back of church to sign-up.
PARKING INFORMATION
Parking is free for a maximum of 4 hours in total per day. Beyond this, you will receive a fine for overstaying the time limit. The car park opens at 9am and closes max. 10pm.