MASSES THIS WEEK:
There will be no 8am Masses this week as Fr. Thomas has had to go to India because of the death of his brother. Please remember them both in your prayers.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Will take place on Sunday afternoons after the 12.30pm Mass until 5.30pm.Please sign the list in the Church Porch to ensure that the Blessed Sacrament is accompanied at all times.
CARD SALE:
The lovely ladies from the Paper Shop are holding an extra stall in the Hall next Sunday morning so that you can buy your St. Patrick, Mother’s Day and Easter cards well in advance.
SPECIAL NEEDS:
Our Parish Saturday Club for learning difficulties meets on Saturday 7th March in the Hall between 3 – 5 pm. All are welcome.
NEW BENCH APPEAL:
To date we have received £4,500. Thank you for your generous response. If you would like to make a donation envelopes can be found in the Church Porch.
MASS FOR THE SICK:
Our Lent Mass will be on Saturday 21st March at 2.30 pm, and will be followed by refreshments in the Hall. All are welcome.
“LORD, THE GIVER OF LIFE” BOOKLET:
Daily meditations and reflections for Lent is available priced £1 from the Paper Shop.
PAPER SHOP/SUNDAY MORNING VOLUNTEERS:
Your new rotas are ready for collection.
FR. DAMIAN SAYS GOODBYE!
We say a fond farewell to Fr. Damian and thank him for all that he has done for the Parish over the last two years. He leaves us with every blessing and hopes that we will make Fr. Kevin as welcome as we made him.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
Will take place after the 10am Mass on Fridays during Lent and also on Friday evenings at 7.30pm. Volunteers are needed to lead Friday evening Stations. Please have a word with the Office if you are interested.
LENTEN TALKS:
Fr. Tom and Fr. Kevin will be giving talks on St. Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians on Tuesdays 10th, 24th March and 7th April in the Upper Office from 7.30 pm.
LEN HEMMING RIP:
Len’s funeral takes place at Mary Immaculate and St Peter’s church, New Barnet, on Wednesday 4th March at 2 pm. Some of you may remember Len as a member of the 9.45 am choir.
PAT ADAMS RIP:
The Adams Family would like to thank everybody for their cards, kind thoughts and prayers at their sad loss of Pat. An amazing £500 was raised for Diabetes UK in his memory. A particular thank you goes to Fr. Tom, Fr. Damian and Fr. John for a lovely Requiem Mass.
CAFOD:
Lenten Fast day is on Friday 6th March. There are CAFOD envelopes at the back of the Church. These will be collected next weekend. Please give as generously as you can – thank you
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Parents Session Tuesday at 8pm. Children’s Session 10am – 12 noon to prepare for First Confession. Sunday celebration at 11.15am Mass.
PENNIES FOR PEACE:
Please bring your jars next Sunday. If you have brought them today, please leave them in the PAX basket on the Sanctuary. Many thanks!