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.

JANUARY SALE:
There are still some raffle prizes to be claimed.  Winning numbers are on the notice board and prizes can be claimed from the Paper Shop or the Parish Office during opening hours.

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY DOOR:

Our Parish will make this pilgrimage to Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 20th February.  We will meet at Arnos Grove at 12.50 pm and travel together, or you can join us outside the Cathedral at 1.45 pm.  If you would like to participate, please sign the sheet at the back of the church.

ASH WEDNESDAY:
Ash Wednesday, 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.

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: 12th, 19th, 26th February; 4th, 11th, 18th March, 6.30 pm.

Way of the Cross
•    Friday: 12th, 19th, 26th February; 4th, 11th, 18th March, 7.30 pm.
•    We are looking for volunteers who lead the Way of Cross.

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).

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK MASS:
This will take place on Saturday 27th February at 2.30 pm.


FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2016:
Parents are reminded of their meeting on Tuesday 2nd February, at 8 pm.  The children meet on Saturday at 10 am, and there is Mass for the whole family on Sunday at 11.15 am.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES/CARITAS DROP IN CENTRE:
The Centre is open every Wednesday in the Parish Hall: 10.30 am –  1 pm.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER/READERS, PAPER SHOP & TEA/COFFEE ROTAS:

All volunteers are asked to collect their new rotas from the paper shop today.  Thank you.

CONFIRMATION COURSE 2016:
This year’s course begins on Monday 29th February with individual appointments.  Please visit the Sacristy today to collect an application form and to make your appointment for the 29th February NB: The date for the Confirmation has changed to 29th April.

CONFIRMATION CATECHISTS:
Urgently needed to help with this year’s Confirmation programme.  This would require two hours on a Saturday afternoon for six weeks starting on the 12th March.  Please contact the Parish Office if you are able to help – thank you.