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“LIFE OF CHRIST” AT WINTERSHALL:
We will be taking a 14 seater minibus to Wintershall in Surrey on Wednesday 22nd June to see this outdoor event.
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YEAR OF MERCY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM: Saturday 9th July.
We now have 12 seats left on the coach. If you would like to go on the Pilgrimage, please contact the Office. The cost is £10/person. Your seat is not guaranteed until it has been paid for. Please bring to the Office as soon as possible, or put an envelope through the Parish letter box with your name, and “Walsingham” on it. The coach will be leaving from the car park at 7 am, which is the latest we can leave to get to Walsingham on time.
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BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY:
As Monday is a Bank Holiday, there will be no 8 am Mass and the church will be closed after the 10 am Mass.
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YEAR OF MERCY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM: Saturday 9th July.
If you signed up for the coach to Walsingham it would be very helpful if you paid for your seat now, or let us know if you no longer want it so that it can be given to someone else. The cost is £10/person. Please bring to the Office as soon as possible, or put an envelope through the Parish letter box with your name, and “Walsingham” on it. We have changed the starting time to 7 am, which is the latest we can leave to get to Walsingham on time.
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YEAR OF MERCY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM: Saturday 9th July.
Our coach to Walsingham is now full, but seats still need to be paid for. If you expressed an interest, but now do not want to go, please let us know. Otherwise your seat is only confirmed when you have paid your £10. Please bring to the Office as soon as possible, or put an envelope through the Parish letter box with your name, and “Walsingham” on it.
We have changed the starting time to 7 am, which is the latest we can leave to get to Walsingham on time.
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YEAR OF MERCY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM: Saturday 9th July.
Our Coach to Walsingham is now full. It will leave from here at 6.30 am, and return around 8 pm. If you have reserved a place that you no longer need please let the Parish Office know as there is a waiting list.
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BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY:
2nd May is a Bank Holiday, and there will be one Mass at 10 am, after which the church will be closed for the day.
PAPER SHOP:
We are looking for new volunteers to join a rota 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.
YEAR OF MERCY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM: Saturday 9th July.
We now have enough interest to book our own coach to Walsingham. It will leave from here at 6.30 am, and return around 8 pm. A seat on the coach will cost £10/head, and is being subsidised by the Parish. Please bring your £10 to the Office to book your place on the coach or put through the letter box in a clearly marked envelope. Seats are filling up fast so please make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.
LOURDES TRIP:
There will be a Meeting on Tuesday 24th May at 7 pm in the Small Hall for all those going on the Lourdes trip. Please make sure your passports and EHIC cards are up to date.
SPONSORED WALK:
Join Caritas St Joseph for a sponsored walk in Arnos Park on Sunday 15th May. We will meet at 2 pm in the Parish Hall, where light refreshments with music will be provided at the end of the walk. Contact Maggie at St Joseph’s on 020 8202 3999 for a sponsorship form or contribute £5 to take part, if not sponsored.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.