MASS TIMES:
There will be no 8am Mass on Thursday 25th November.
PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES 2011:
These are now available at the back of the church in alphabetical order, starting in December.
AUTUMN POUND-A-MONTH DRAW:
Congratulations to Mr O’Sullivan, Mrs Hosford & Mr Handy who won first prize of £201.60, second prize of £57.60 & third prize of £28.80 respectively.
BARNET MENCAP COFFEE MORNING:
Many thanks to all those who helped in any way to make the Coffee morning such a great success. We raised £507 which will be put to good use. All raffle prizes were claimed.
ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S FEAST ANNUALCELEBRATION:
Held by the North London Goans at Woodside High School, White Hart Lane, N22 on Sunday 5th December with Mass at 12.45 pm followed by a social. Tickets available from Frank Mendes 8888 1400 or Bernadette Dias 8361 9417.
THANK YOU:
The family of Mrs Angiolina Guarnieri would like to thank everyone for their generosity and support following her death. A wonderful total of £520 was collected for Parkinsons UK in Angiolina’s memory – thank you.
PENNIES FOR PEACE:
If you have any pennies for Pax Christi, please bring them next Sunday.
CONFIRMATION 2011:
Application forms are now available after Mass from the Priests in the Sacristy. You must be in Year Group 9 or 10 and forms must be handed in personally by the candidate on Tuesday 30th November between 5pm – 7pm.
CONFIRMATION CATECHISTS:
We are looking for people who would like to assist with the catechesis of those who will be preparing for Confirmation next year. There will be two groups this year, from Years 9 and 10. If you are interested in helping please tear off the slip at the bottom of the newsletter and hand into the office or to a priest.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Advent Talks 1st, 8th, 15th December at 7.30pm in the Small Hall. This year’s theme is “Exploring the Mass”.
Blessing of the restored Statue of Our Lady in New Southgate Cemetery at 11am on Saturday 4th December.
Sacrament of the Sick Mass, also 4th December at 2.30pm with refreshments to follow in the Hall.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAIR.
Saturday 27th November 12-3pm.
Don’t forget to join us (and Father Christmas!) for an enjoyable afternoon of entertainment and festivities at our Christmas Fair.
VOLUNTEERS CHRISTMAS PARTY:
Saturday 11th December at 7.30pm. This is Fr. Tom’s annual thank you to all our much valued volunteers, so if you help around the parish in any way, please come. Bring a friend if you don’t want to come alone.
EARLY ADVENT FAIR TRADE STALL:
Next weekend, 27/28th November, after Saturday evening and Sunday morning masses. Pre-Christmas bargains, including wrapping paper. There will be a second stall later on in December.