FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Parents meeting is on Tuesday 3rd November at 8pm.  All parents of children who hope to receive Holy Communion in May 2010 should attend.  Saturday 7th November classes for children who hope to receive Communion for the first time in May 2010 and for children who attend non-Catholic Schools.  The next Mass specially for parents and children is at 11.15am on Sunday 8th November. 

FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
The Autumn Draw will take place on Sunday 8th November in the Parish Hall after the 9.45am Mass.  Please pay your subscriptions before Saturday 7th. New members are always welcome, there are application forms in the Paper Shop.
 

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY:
A Very Big Thank you for your generosity last weekend.  A total of £1,110 was collected. 

NOVEMBER DEAD ENVELOPES AND LISTS are available from the back of the Church.  Please post completed envelopes through the Presbytery Letter Box.   

ALL SOULS:
There will be Mass at 8 am, 10 am and 7.30 pm on Monday 2nd November.  The 7.30pm Mass will be offered for the deceased of the Parish and there will be an opportunity to light a candle for your dead relatives and friends. 

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL OPEN DAYS FOR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS:
Thursday 19th November at 9 amFriday 4th December at 9 am.Please call the school on 8361 0767 to let them know you are coming. 

IRISH CHAPLAINCY:
Fund raising evening of Irish Music and Dancing with a Folk and Ceilidh Band on 19th November at 8 pm in the Irish Centre beginning with 7.30 pm Mass.  Tickets available from the Parish Office priced £5. 

‘YOUR KINGDOM COME’ BOOKLETS:
Are available in the Paper Shop at £1.This is our Diocesan Autumn Daily Meditations programme. 

MASS TIMES:
Please note there will be NO 8am Mass on Thursday. 

CONCERT FOR NORTH LONDON HOSPICE:
Amaya Pitharas and Philip Donnelly are going to delight us with a wonderful concert on Saturday 14th November at 8 pm in the church.Tickets will be on sale after all Masses, or for more information please call Lourdes on 07956 549955 or Celia on 020 8361 1496. 

SICK AND RETIRED PRIEST’S FUND:
There are nearly 100 retired priests in the Diocese and half those currently working are due to retire in the next 20 years.  They have given their lives to the church and it is important that we give them the care they require throughout their retirement.  There is a special collection next Sunday after all Masses, and you are asked to take an envelope from the back of the church today and give as much as you can afford.  Tax payers are asked to complete the Gift Aid section.  Thank you.