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ADVENT
Advent is a time of Spiritual preparation to celebrate the Birth of the Son of God, Jesus, at Christmas.  What can I do? Here are some suggestions:

Prayer - Try to put yourself in the presence of Jesus each day.  On your way to work, in your home, just say: ‘Come Lord Jesus’.  At the end of the day think about what has happened and thank him or ask for help in difficult or worrying situations.

Give tins of food and toiletries for the homeless where we collect as a Parish during Advent. (Please leave in the box at the back of the church.)

Visit someone who is alone or in need of company that you know.

When you write your Christmas cards – say a prayer for each person or family.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Takes place in our church Mondays to Fridays at 7 – 7.45 am.  Call in for a few moments on your way to work.  There is also Exposition on Fridays 10.30 -11 am and on the First, Second and Third Sundays of Advent between 1.30 – 5.30 pm.  Please sign up to watch on these afternoons on the list in the church porch.

ADVENT TALKS:
Tuesdays at 7.30 pm where the topic will be “The Year of Mercy”.

VOLUNTEERS CHRISTMAS PARTY:
All those who support the Parish in any way are warmly invited to join the Parish Team in the Hall on Saturday 5th December, after the 6.30 pm Mass, for the Christmas Party, our thank you for all the work you do.

ADVENT WREATHS:
If you have an advent wreath, or are planning to make one, please bring it to Mass next weekend, where it will be blessed.

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COUNTING ROTA:
Sunday 22nd  November – Team 6.
Sunday 29th  November – Team 2.

RCIA:
If you are an adult interested in becoming a Catholic or knowing more about the Catholic faith, you are invited to join our RCIA course.  Please collect an application form from the priest in the Sacristy today.

PLANNED GIVING BOXES:
New planned giving boxes are available at the back of the Church.

“AN EVENING OF MUSIC”:
You're warmly invited to a concert here in the church at 8 pm on Friday, 27th November.  Some local singers will perform a varied programme ranging from opera to Irish airs and Songs from the Shows.  Free admission with retiring collection in aid of Mary’s Meals.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING:
Monday, 23rd November at 8.15 pm.

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This week we have Primary School reference signing, Italian Mass on Saturday, Caritas meeting on Wednesday and lots more...

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PRIMARY SCHOOL PRIEST’S REFERENCE SIGNINGS:
There is a list available in the Paper Shop today to sign up for an appointment with the Priest for those handed in Primary School self-assessment forms.  The appointments will be on Monday 23rd November.

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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2016:
Parents are reminded of their meeting on Tuesday 3rd November at 8 pm.  The children’s session is on Saturday 7th, at 10 am and the family mass is Sunday 8th November at 11.15 am.

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WORLD MISSION SUNDAY:
Today the Holy Father invites all Catholics to contribute to a special collection for Missio, his official charity for overseas mission.  Please give what you can, and if possible, please use the Gift Aid envelopes if you are a taxpayer. Thank you.

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STREETS AHEAD RWANDA:
A very big thank you from the Brownies and SAR, to all those who helped and purchased at their Jewellery Sale last weekend.  £850 was raised for orphaned children in Rwanda.

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CAFOD HARVEST FAST DAY:
Thank you for your support and donations this Harvest Fast Day.  A total of £1,671 was collected.

SECONDARY SCHOOL PRIEST REFERENCE FORMS SIGNING:
These take place on Monday 12th October for those parents with appointments.

FR MARTIN TATE:
There will be collection this weekend after all Masses for Fr. Martin.
We will be inviting Fr. Martin back to celebrate the 6.30 pm Mass on Saturday 7th November followed by a presentation with refreshments in the Parish Hall – all welcome.

SUNDAY MORNING COFFEES & PAPER SHOP ROTAS:
New rotas for volunteers are now available for collection from the Paper Shop.

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HARVEST FAST DAY FRIDAY 2nd OCTOBER:
Your support and donations this Harvest Fast Day will enable our partners to work with people across the world to empower them to become self-sufficient despite living in the most difficult of conditions. Please take an envelope for you to Gift Aid your donations if you are a UK taxpayer – thank you. 

SECONDARY SCHOOL PRIEST REFERENCE FORM SIGNINGS:
Parents who handed in a self-assessment form in July are invited to sign up for an appointment for secondary school Priest reference signings on Monday 12th October.  Please see the list in the Paper Shop today.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2016:
Parents: Tuesday 6th October at 8 pm, Children: Saturday 10th at 10 am and Sunday: Family Mass at 11.15 am.

MACMILLAN THANKYOU:
We raised £524 at the coffee morning last weekend.  Today the Scouts are working with the Friends of Arnos Park to help convert the old playground into a community orchard.

FR MARTIN TATE:
There will be collection next weekend after all Masses to thank Fr. Martin for all he did for us over the past two years.  We will be inviting Fr. Martin back to celebrate the 6.30 pm Mass on Saturday 7th November followed by a presentation with refreshments in the Parish Hall – all welcome.

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HARVEST FAST DAY FRIDAY 2nd OCTOBER:
Your support and donations this Harvest Fast Day will enable our partners to work with people across the world to empower them to become self-sufficient despite living in the most difficult of conditions. Additionally at this time, your donations will be used to support those affected by the refugee crisis in Europe and the Middle East.  There will be a collection after all Masses next weekend and there are envelopes available at the back of the Church today for you to Gift Aid your donations if you are UK taxpayers – thank you. 

SECONDARY SCHOOL PRIEST REFERENCE FORM SIGNINGS:
Parents who handed in a self-assessment form in July are invited to sign up for an appointment for secondary school Priest reference signings on Monday 4th October.  Please see the list in the Paper Shop today.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2016:
Parents who completed the application form but have not signed up for an appointment to meet the Priest and Catechist should contact the Office on Monday for an appointment.

MARRIAGE COURSE VOLUNTEERS:
Unfortunately we have had no response yet for this course.  Any couple or Individual who can help on a twice year basis with the Marriage course please contact the Parish Office for more details.

DIOCESCAN COLLECTION:
Thank you for your generosity last weekend.  A total of £580 was raised for the Agency for Evangelisation, the Catholic Youth Service and Racial Justice.

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PATRICK CAWLEY RIP:
The Requiem Mass takes place on Tuesday 22nd September at 10 am.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Parents who have applied for our First Holy Communion course are asked to sign up for an appointment on Monday 28th September.  Please see the list in the paper shop today.

REFUGEE CRISIS CARITAS:
On Sunday 6th September, Pope Francis appealed to Catholic communities to reach out to those affected by the refugee crisis, saying ‘May every parish, every religious community, every monastery, every sanctuary of Europe, take in one family’.
Our parish can join in by offering support. When refugees arrive in the UK, they will not only need accommodation, but a range of other services to help them to adjust to life in the UK, and to recover from the traumas of the Syrian war. The Catholic community in the Diocese of Westminster has the generosity, skills and dedication to help contribute to the services that will be needed. These services will include, but are not limited to:
- Help with languages, including interpreting and ESOL (English as a Second Language teaching)
- Legal advice,
- Medical services
- Befriending,
- Basic necessities, such as clothing, shoes, toiletries, food parcels, toys etc. There is a list in the Church Porch for you  to sign if you are able to help in any way.