ADVENT TALKS:
The second Advent talk on Tuesday 8th December at 7.30pm is “The Birth of Jesus in St Luke’s Gospel” by Fr. Tom. This and the other talks will be a good spiritual preparation for Christmas and will help us to deepen our understanding of our Saviour’s birth.
RCIA:
The ‘Rite of Welcome’ for the members of the RCIA Group who are thinking about joining the Catholic Church will be on Sunday 13th December at the 9.45am Mass.
PRAYING FOR THE SICK:
Prayers are offered for all the sick at every Mass on Sunday. Unless we are asked to do otherwise, names of sick people are mentioned for four weeks and then transferred to the Newsletter for four weeks. All previous prayer intentions are on the website.
PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES 2010:
There are a few still to collect. Any potential members are asked to take a form from the church lobby.
PAPER SHOP AND SUNDAY MORNING VOLUNTEERS:
Please collect as soon as you can. Thank you.
TEN TEN THEATRE are holding an open dress rehearsal of their play “Chased” on Friday 11th December in the parish hall. Doors will open at 5.15pm for a 5.30 pm start. This play is suitable for anyone over the age of 13 years old. There is no charge.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Every Sunday during Advent from after the 12.30pm Mass until Benediction at 5.30pm. Please sign the lists in the Porch.
SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH, Woodland Way N11:
There will be a service of Nine Lessons and Carols at 6.30pm on Sunday 20th December – all welcome.
KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA:
All those who gave their names are invited to a meeting on Tuesday 8th December at 8pm in the Big Hall.
VOLUNTEERS CHRISTMAS PARTY:
Saturday 12th December at 7.30pm. This is a general invitation to all those of you who help around the parish in any way. Please bring a friend if you don’t want to come alone.
DECEMBER BAPTISM SIGNINGS:
Monday 7th between 7 – 8 pm. Please come to the Hall Lobby.
BEAVERS CAROL SERVICE:
Is on Monday 7th December at 6.15 pm in the Church. All welcome.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL:
Will perform their Nativity Play in the Church at 2pm on Thursday 10th December – All welcome.
ALTAR SERVERS:
Any server who is able to serve any Mass at Christmas is asked to sign up on the form in the Sacristy.
PARISH CENSUS FORMS:
If you come to Mass regularly and have not completed a Parish Census form they are available in the Porch.
PILGRIMAGE TO ROME & ASSISI
4TH - 9TH OCTOBER 2010:
Please sign the notice in the church porch if you are interested in going.
CONFIRMATION CATECHIST NEEDED:
Please contact one of the Parish Team if you are able to help with this year’s programme – thank you.
WESTMINSTER YEAR BOOKS 2010 now available in the Paper Shop.