FR TOM WRITES
In the responsorial Psalm today we proclaim I love you, Lord, strength. These words remind us that God is our refuge and strength, who leads us through every season and situation of life. When in difficulty, he sustains us, and in moments of joy we rejoice in his goodness. This week, may we grow in love of God, from whom we receive the grace and strength to love our neighbour as ourselves.
CLOCKS GO BACK!
If you’re reading this on Saturday, please remember that the clocks go back tonight, reverting to GMT, giving us all an extra hour of sleep.
ALL SAINTS & ALL SOULS
Next weekend, the Church celebrates the solemnity of All Saints. Then, All Souls Day is on Monday 2 November with Mass at 10 am. All Souls Day is not a feast, but a commemoration and a day of prayer. A reminder that our Parish Requiem Mass for all our Faithful Departed will be on Friday 6 November at 7pm. Please make a note of the date and join us to pray for our departed families, friends and parishioners.
NOVEMBER: HOLY SOULS RIP
November will be the month of the Holy Souls. Envelopes and sheets are available for the names of deceased loved ones, so that we can create our Book of Remembrance. Please return the names of deceased loved one as soon as possible before the Parish Requiem Mass. Please leave an offering if you can.
HALF-TERM
We wish you well for a nice week off school. Thank you to all children for a good start to the school year.
FAIR TRADE
Next weekend’s Fair Trade stall features a limited supply of Real Advent Calendars, while requested items such as chocolate biscuits are back in stock. Michael is also looking for one or two Sunday morning volunteers to assist with the monthly stall. Please see Michael next Sunday.
PAPER SHOP (REPOSITORY)
The shop has lots of Christmas cards and other seasonal items. Please visit to take a look. The shop is open on Sunday mornings.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Saturday 31/Sunday 1 November: Solemnity of All Saints (weekend Masses as usual)
Monday 2 November: All Souls’ Day Mass 10 am
Friday 6 November: Parish Requiem Mass for the Faithful Departed 7pm
Saturday 21/Sunday 22 November: Christmas Market (all weekend)
EVELYN McMANAMON RIP
The Funeral Mass will take place on Friday 30 October at 10am. RIP
JOHN GALLAGHER RIP
The Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday 4 November at 10am. RIP
OLOL PRIMARY SCHOOL – BOARD CAMPAIGN APPEAL
The primary school are running a board campaign to support their Christmas Fair. Castles Estate Agents have kindly offered a £1,500 donation if 50 households can host a temporary advertising board. If you can help, please complete this form: https://tinyurl.com/OLOLcampaign. Thank you for supporting our parish school.
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.
TRAVELLERS’ MASS
Fr Fergal Maguire invites the Travelling community to celebrate Mass together on the first Sunday of each month at 2pm in St Peter’s Catholic Church, Bishop’s Rise, Hatfield, AL10 9HN. For more information, call the Chaplain on 07842 444775.
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.