PAPER SHOP:
We are looking for a volunteer to keep the Paper Shop open on Sunday evenings for ten minutes before and after the Mass.  We will not be able to open the shop otherwise.  Please contact Cecilia on 0208 361 9408 after 4 pm if you want to know more.

PRIEST TRAINING FUND:
The annual collection will take place next weekend.  Currently the Diocese has 29 men in formation for the Priesthood.  The Fund also pays for promoting vocations and on-going training for specialised ministries, eg in hospitals and prisons.  It costs £25,000/year, or £125,000 for a minimum six year course to train a priest for parish placement.
Your donations are invaluable – please take an envelope from the back of the church today.  As ever, the completed Gift Aid slip will help your donation go further.  Thank you.

MICHAEL DELANEY RIP:
The Requiem will take place on Wednesday, 13th April at 10 am.  The body will be brought into church the evening before at 7 pm.

PHILIP WESTBURY RIP:

The Requiem will be on Friday, 15th April, at 1 pm.

CATECHIST FOR OUR LADY OF LOURDES:
We are looking to employ a part time Catechist to co-ordinate the programmes within the Parish.  This would entail approx. 10 hours/week at £11-13/hour (neg).  This job is being offered via the Diocese, so please look at their website for the application form.
http://rcdow.org.uk/diocese/jobs

THE CHOIR:
Many thanks to our choirs for their tireless "choiring" during Holy Week, also thanks to the young Doctor visiting our parish who saw to our poorly parishioner just before the Good Friday service commenced.

CATECHIST FOR OUR LADY OF LOURDES:

We are looking to employ a part time Catechist to co-ordinate the programmes within the Parish.  This would entail approx. 10 hours/week at £11-13/hour (neg).  This job is being offered via the Diocese, so please look at their website for the application form.
http://rcdow.org.uk/diocese/jobs

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES:
30th Sept – 7th Oct 2016:
The cost of the Pilgrimage will be approximately £590 including flights, accommodation and meals.  If you would like to go please indicate your interest on the list in the Church Porch.  

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL BREAKFAST CLUB ASSISTANT:
The school are looking for a suitable candidate for the above position.  Please contact them on 020 8361 0767 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information or see the poster at the back of the church.  Closing date is 18th April.

SR ANNE:
Congratulations to Sr Anne who will be celebrating her Diamond Jubilee next weekend.  Sr Anne will be renewing her vows at the 9.45 am Mass.

PAPER SHOP:
We are looking for someone who could keep the shop open on Sunday evenings, from 15 minutes before the 6.30 pm Mass and for about the same amount of time afterwards.  If you would like to know more, please call Cecilia on 0208 361 9408 after 4 pm – Thank you.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES:
30th Sept – 7th Oct 2016:

The cost of the Pilgrimage will be approximately £590 including flights, accommodation and meals.  If you would like to go please indicate your interest on the list in the Church Porch. 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ROTA:
New rotas have been emailed to all our volunteers – there are a few in the paper shop if you do not receive yours electronically.

Newsletter

LENTEN COLLECTION FOR HOMELESS ACTION IN BARNET:
Thank you all very much for your donations this Lent.  Please leave tins/toiletries in the box at the back of the church.

LENT 2016:
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
•    Every morning from 6.45 – 7.45 am.
•    Friday: 6.15 pm – 7.15 pm.
•    Sunday: 1.30 pm – 5.30 pm.

Stations of the Cross
•    After the 10 am weekday Mass.
•    Fridays: 7.30 pm led by Parish Groups.

CHURCHES TOGETHER STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
Saturday 19th March.  Meet at All Saints, Friern Barnet at 12 noon to process down Oakleigh Road North with various stopping points for the 14 Stations, ending at St John the Apostle Church in Whetstone for refreshments at about 2 pm.

LENTEN COLLECTION FOR HOMELESS ACTION IN BARNET:
Please leave your tins/toiletries in the box at the back of the Church.

PAPER SHOP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
For Sunday evenings from 15 mins before and again after Mass.  Please contact Cecilia on 0208 361 9408 after 4 pm – Thank you.

FEAST OF ST PATRICK:

Masses will be at 8 am, 10 am & 7.30 pm.

LENT 2016:
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
•    Every morning from 6.45 – 7.45 am.
•    Friday: 6.15 pm – 7.15 pm.
Sunday: 1.30 pm – 5.30 pm.

Stations of the Cross
•    After the 10 am weekday Mass.
•    Fridays: 7.30 pm led by Parish Groups.

Lenten Talks
A Lectio Divina based on the Gospel of each Sunday of Lent.
•    Tuesday, Mar 8th 7.30 pm:
The Prodigal Son (Lk 15: 1-3, 11-32).
•    Tuesday, Mar 15th 7.30 pm:
A woman caught in adultery (Jn 8: 1-11).

CHURCHES TOGETHER STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
Saturday 19th March from All Saints, Whetstone, at noon. 

LENTEN COLLECTION FOR HOMELESS ACTION IN BARNET:

Please leave your tins/toiletries in the box at the back of the Church.

LENT 2016:
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
•    Every morning from 6.45 – 7.45 am.
•    Friday: 6.15 pm – 7.15 pm.
Sunday: 1.30 pm – 5.30 pm.

Stations of the Cross

•    After the 10 am weekday Mass.
•    Fridays: 7.30 pm led by Parish Groups.

Lenten Talks

A Lectio Divina based on the Gospel of each Sunday of Lent.
•    Tuesday, Mar 1st  7.30 pm:
The fig tree (Lk 13: 1-9).
•    Tuesday, Mar 8th 7.30 pm:
The Prodigal Son (Lk 15: 1-3, 11-32).
•    Tuesday, Mar 15th 7.30 pm:
A woman caught in adultery (Jn 8: 1-11).

CHURCHES TOGETHER LENT TALKS:
These will take place on Thursdays until the 17th March at St Peter’s Bourne, Oakleigh Park South, at 7.15 pm.

LENTEN COLLECTION FOR HOMELESS ACTION IN BARNET:
Please leave your tins/toiletries in the box at the back of the Church.

LENT 2016:
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
•    Every morning from 6.45 – 7.45 am.
•    Friday: 6.15 pm – 7.15 pm.
Sunday: 1.30 pm – 5.30 pm.
Stations of the Cross
•    After the 10 am weekday Mass.
•    Fridays: 7.30 pm.
•    We are looking for volunteers who lead the Stations on Friday evenings.

Lenten Talks

A Lectio Divina based on the Gospel of each Sunday of Lent.
•    Tuesday, Feb 23rd 7.30 pm:
The Transfiguration (Lk 9: 28-36).
•    Tuesday, Mar 1st  7.30 pm:
The fig tree (Lk 13: 1-9).
•    Tuesday, Mar 8th 7.30 pm:
The Prodigal Son (Lk 15: 1-3, 11-32).
•    Tuesday, Mar 15th 7.30 pm:
A woman caught in adultery (Jn 8: 1-11).

CHURCHES TOGETHER LENT TALKS:
These will take place on Thursdays from 18th February to 17th March at St Peter’s Bourne, starting at 7.15 pm.

LENTEN COLLECTION FOR HOMELESS ACTION IN BARNET:

Please leave your tins/toiletries in the box at the back of the Church.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK MASS:
This will take place on Saturday 27th February at 2.30 pm and will be followed by refreshments in the Hall.

LENT FAST DAY:
This year CAFOD is working to ensure girls living in the world’s poorest countries are free to change their lives by getting an education.  There will be a collection after all Masses today.

LENT 2016:
“Each year, Lent offers us an opportunity to deepen the meaning and value of our Christian lives, and encourages us to rediscover the mercy of God so that we, in turn, become more merciful toward our brothers and sisters.  In the Lenten period, the Church makes it her duty to propose some specific tasks that accompany the faithful in this process of interior renewal: these are prayer, fasting and almsgiving.” (Benedict XVI)
Our Lady of Lourdes proposes some initiatives for this Lent:

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
•    Every morning from 6.45 – 7.45 am.
•    Friday: 6.15 pm – 7.15 pm.
•    Sunday: 1.30 pm – 5.30 pm.

Stations of the Cross
•    After the 10 am weekday Mass.
•    Fridays: 7.30 pm.
•    We are looking for volunteers who lead the Stations on Friday evenings.

Lenten Talks
A Lectio Divina based on the Gospel of each Sunday of Lent.
•    Tuesday, Feb 16th 7.30 pm:
Jesus in the Wilderness (Lk 4: 1-13).
•    Tuesday, Feb 23rd 7.30 pm:
The Transfiguration (Lk 9: 28-36).
•    Tuesday, Mar 1st  7.30 pm:
The fig tree (Lk 13: 1-9).
•    Tuesday, Mar 8th 7.30 pm:
The Prodigal Son (Lk 15: 1-3, 11-32).
•    Tuesday, Mar 15th 7.30 pm:
A woman caught in adultery (Jn 8: 1-11).

CHURCHES TOGETHER LENT TALKS:

These will take place on Thursdays from 18th February to 17th March at St Peter’s Bourne, starting at 7.15 pm.

ASH WEDNESDAY
Ash Wednesday, which is on 10th February, is a day of Fasting and Abstinence.  Ashes will be distributed at Mass at 8 am, 10 am and 7.30 pm.