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PARISH OFFICE:
Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Monday this week.
EUCARISTIC MINISTERS ROTA:
There is a new rota available for the period 25th April to 18th July. Most of you should receive it by email, but there are copies in the paper shop for those who don’t.
CYNTHIA NOBLE RIP:
The body will be received into the church on Monday 13th April at 6.30 pm. The Requiem is on Tuesday 14th at 10 am.
PARISH SUPPORT NETWORK:
Members of the Parish Support Team will be speaking at all Masses this weekend to give us an update on their work in the community.
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MASS TIMES THIS WEEK:
Monday 6th 10 am.
Tuesday – Friday 8 am and 10 am.
All this week the church will close after the 10 am Mass.
PARISH OFFICE:
The Office is closed from Monday to Wednesday this week, and will reopen on Thursday and Friday between 9 am and 1 pm.
ROTAS – PAPER SHOP AND SUNDAY MORNING TEAS:
READERS:
There are new rotas available in the paper shop. Please take yours as soon as you can. Many thanks.
BRENDAN FORDE RIP:
Reception of the body is on Tuesday 7th April at 7.30 pm, followed by the Requiem on Wednesday 8th at 10 am.
CYNTHIA NOBLE RIP:
The body will be received into the church on Monday 13th April at 6.30 pm. The Requiem is on Tuesday 14th at 10 am.
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Will take place on Monday 30th March at 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm.
CHRISM MASS:
Will take place in Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday, 31st March, at 12 noon.
EASTER SUNDAY MASS TIMES:
8.30am, 9.45am, 11.15am & 12.30pm.
Please note there will be no evening Mass on Easter Sunday.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Please sign the sheet in the Church Porch if you are able to help with the services during Easter – thank you.
HOLY PLACES:
There will be a collection at the afternoon service on Good Friday for the Holy Places. Please be as generous as you can. Thank you.
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LENT PROGRAMME:
The final part of our Lenten Series, “Jesus’ Footsteps in the Holy Land”, takes place on Tuesday 24th March, 7.30 pm in the Small Hall.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Exposition will take place today between 1.30 – 5.30 pm. If you are able to watch for half an hour please sign the list in the Porch.
CHURCHES TOGETHER STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
This will take place on Saturday 28th March, starting at 12 noon at St John’s Whetstone (next to B & Q). The Stations will finish at All Saints Church.
EDWARD CONNELL RIP:
The Requiem will take place on Tuesday 31st March at 7.30 pm prior to repatriation to Ireland.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT:
If you would like to speak with one of our Bereavement Support volunteers please fill out a form which can be found in the church porch and post through the Presbytery letter box.
CONFIRMATION COURSE:
The course continues on Saturday 28th March at 4.45 pm followed by Mass at 6.30 pm.
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LENT PROGRAMME:
The next in our Lenten Series, “Jesus’ Footsteps in the Holy Land”, takes place on Tuesday 24th March at 7.30 pm in the Small Hall. There is no session on March 17th.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT:
If you would like to speak with one of our Bereavement Support volunteers please fill out a form which can be found in the church porch and post through the Presbytery letter box.
CONFIRMATION COURSE:
The course continues on Saturday 21st March at 4.45 pm followed by Mass at 6.30 pm.
ALTAR SERVERS TRAINING:
For those already on the course, training will continue on 21st March.
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CONFIRMATION COURSE:
The course continues with the Retreat Day with Ten Ten on Saturday 14th March. Please come to the Parish Hall at 10 am. The Day will end with Mass at 6.30 pm.
ALTAR SERVERS TRAINING:
For those already on the course, training will continue on 14th and 21st March.
BERNADETTE CLUB:
Please note that the March meeting of the Bernadette Club will be on Friday 13th March from 2 – 4 pm.
FAIR TRADE FORTNIGHT:
This weekend's is part of Fair Trade Fortnight and the stall will be open after every Mass, from Saturday 6.30 pm to Sunday 6.30 pm. "Real" Easter Eggs featuring the true story of Easter will be available to buy or order for collection after every Palm Sunday mass.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND:
Now in its fifth year, the Pilgrimage will be led by Bishop Hudson, and will take place on 3rd – 11th November 2015. The all-inclusive price is £1,495 (single supplement £275). For more information please call Gerald Daly on 7798 9173 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Gill at Tangney Tours on 01732 886666.
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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2015:
The course continues with the parents meeting on Tuesday 3rd March at 8 pm in the Hall, the children on Saturday 7th at 10 am, also in the Hall, and all for the Family Mass on Sunday 8th at 11.15 am.
CONFIRMATION COURSE:
Candidates are reminded that their second session is on Saturday, 7th March at 4.45 pm in the Parish Hall, followed by the Mass of Enrolment at 6.30 pm.
ALTAR SERVERS TRAINING:
For those who have already applied for training, and have received an email or phone call, training will continue on 7th, 14th and 21st March.
BERNADETTE CLUB:
Please note that the March meeting of the Bernadette Club will be on Friday 13th March from 2 – 4 pm.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND:
Now in its fifth year, the Pilgrimage will be led by Bishop Hudson, and will take place on 3rd – 11th November 2015. The all-inclusive price is £1,495 (single supplement £275). For more information please call Gerald Daly on 7798 9173 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Gill at Tangney Tours on 01732 886666.
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DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND:
Now in it’s fifth year, the Pilgrimage will be led by Bishop Hudson, and will take place on 3rd – 11th November 2015. The all inclusive price is £1,495 (single supplement £275). For more information please call Gerald Daly on 7798 9173 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Gill at Tangney Tours on 01732 886666.
SPEC:
SPEC is part of Westminster Youth Ministry. Each year a number of young adults (aged 18-25) join the resident community for a year as volunteer missionaries helping the community in its primary mission of retreat ministry for children and young people in the Diocese of Westminster. Perhaps this is the ideal opportunity for you – or someone you know – to combine a year of service with a year of formation in faith in a supportive Catholic community. More details are available at:http://dowym.com/spec/
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Phone: 020 3757 2500.
COFFEE MORNING:
A Coffee Morning and Sale in aid of the North London Hospice will be held on Wednesday 25th February at 12, Betsyle Road from 10 am until noon. All welcome.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK:
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will take place on Saturday 28th February at 2.30 pm followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall. Please note there will be no 10 am Mass that day.
HOMELESS TINS/ TOILETRIES:
We will be collecting tins and toiletries during Lent for the homeless. There is a box at the back of the Church for your donations which will go to Barnet Homeless Action. Thank you.
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OUR LADY OF LOURDES FEAST DAY:
Our patronal feast was on February 11th and we will celebrate Our Lady of Lourdes at all Masses today, as we remember the building of the Church 80 years ago in 1935 and the consecration of the extension in 1990.
ASH WEDNESDAY:
This Wednesday, February 18th, is Ash Wednesday. Masses will be at 8 am, 10 am and 7.30 pm and ashes will be blessed and distributed at all of them.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
If any group or individual would like to lead the Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 7.30 pm please sign the sheet in the church porch. The first Stations will be on Friday 20th February.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Exposition will take place every Sunday during Lent from 1.30 pm. If you are able to watch for half an hour please sign the list in the Porch.
HOMELESS TINS/ TOILETRIES:
We will be collecting tins and toiletries during Lent for the homeless. There is a box at the back of the Church for your donations which will go to Barnet Homeless Action. Thank you.
LENTEN ALMS APPEAL 2015:
This year your Lenten Alms will be given to Caritas, a charity created by the Diocese of Westminster to help parishes with projects designed to provide practical support to the poor, hungry, lonely and marginalized in our Diocese.
Please take a leaflet and an envelope, which can be used to Gift Aid your donation (they will be collected in Holy Week), or use the box in the porch. You can also get more information about Caritas at www.rcdow.org.uk/caritas. Thank you.
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OUR LADY OF LOURDES FEAST DAY:
Wednesday 11th February is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and we will be joined at 10am Mass by the school.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES:
On Sunday 15th February all Masses will be for Our Lady of Lourdes as we remember the building of the Church 80 years ago in 1935; and 25 years since the extension and consecration of the Church.
CARDINAL’S MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Westminster Cathedral,
Saturday 23rd May 2015 at 3 pm.
All couples in the Diocese who are celebrating their 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th (and every year over 60) wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2015 will be invited. Please give the Parish Office the following details: husband and wife’s names, wedding date, full postal address and email (or telephone number, if no email). Thank you.
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ELIZABETH MOORE RIP:
The body will be received into the Church on Monday 2nd February at 6.30 pm, and the Requiem will take place on Tuesday 3rd at 10 am.
FOREVER LIVING DEMONSTRATION:
There will be a demonstration of Forever Living and the benefits it can provide on Friday 6th February at 8 pm in the Small Hall. All welcome.
CARDINAL’S MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Westminster Cathedral,
Saturday 23rd May 2015 at 3 pm.
All couples in the Diocese who are celebrating their 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th (and every year over 60) wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2015 will be invited. Please give the Parish Office the following details: husband and wife’s names, wedding date, full postal address and email (or telephone number, if no email). Thank you.
ALTAR LINEN AND CHALICES:
If you can spare 15 minutes or so after the 10 am Mass on Monday mornings, and would like to help with cleaning these items, please contact the Parish Office with your details. Thank you.
FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
The next draw will be on Sunday 8th February after the 9.45 am. Mass. All subs in by Saturday 7th please.