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PRIEST TRAINING FUND COLLECTION:
A very big thank you for your generosity last weekend.  A total of £2,450  was collected.  Donations can still be posted through the Presbytery letter box using the Gift Aid envelope or you can donate online at www.rcdow.org.uk/donations.

FINCHLEY CATHOLIC SCHOOL SIXTH FORM CENTRE:
The concert in aid of the Finchley Catholic High School Sixth Form Centre takes place this Saturday, May 24th at 8 pm in the church.  Cheese and wine in the hall will follow.  Tickets available after all Masses and on the door: £10 or concessions £7.

ST JOSEPH’S PASTORAL CENTRE SPONSORED WALK:
Join us for a Sponsored Walk in Arnos Park today Sunday 18th May.  We meet at 2 pm in the Parish Hall.  £5 to take part if not sponsored.

CONFIRMATION PHOTOGRAPHS:
Will be ready for collection on Sunday 1st June from 10 am – 1 pm in the Parish Hall.

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PRIEST TRAINING FUND COLLECTION:
This takes place this weekend.  All the money you give will be used to encourage more men to consider the priesthood and to pay for the training of those who come forward. Please give as much as you can afford as the Fund relies on our donations.  If you pay UK tax, please complete the Gift Aid slip on the envelope.

FINCHLEY CATHOLIC SCHOOL SIXTH FORM CENTRE:
There is a concert in aid of the new Centre on Saturday 24th May at 8 pm in the church.  Tickets on sale after all Masses next weekend priced £10 (concessions £7).  Music by Beethoven and Mozart followed by cheese and wine in the Parish Hall.

PARISH AGM:
This will take place this Sunday 11th May at 7.30 pm in the Parish Hall.  You are all most cordially invited to attend.

MARY’S MEALS:
Mary’s Meals will be here on 17th/18th May to take away your unwanted textiles, ie. clothes, bags, blankets, towels, curtains, shoes and books.  Please bring them to church in black refuse sacks. Mary’s meals feeds children one good meal every day at schools in over 16 countries. 

ST JOSEPH’S PASTORAL CENTRE SPONSORED WALK
Join us for a Sponsored Walk in Arnos Park on Sunday 18th May.  We meet at 2 pm in the Parish Hall.  Contact Thushari at St Joseph’s on 8202 3999 or Jackie Reddington on 8368 5405 for a sponsorship form or contribute £5 to take part, if not sponsored.

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CONFIRMATION 2014:
This year’s Confirmation ceremony will take place on Friday 9th May at 7.30 pm.  The rehearsal is on Wednesday, May 7th, starting with Reconciliation at 6.15 pm. All candidates and their sponsors should attend.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Two groups of children will be receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Saturday 10th May at 11.30 am & 2.30 pm.  Their rehearsal is on Tuesday 6th May

Please note that there will not be a 10 am Mass that day.

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY:
Next Monday is a bank holiday and there will be one mass at 10 am, after which the church will be closed for the day. 

FINCHLEY CATHOLIC SCHOOL SIXTH FORM CENTRE:
There is a concert in aid of the new Centre on Saturday 24th May at 8 pm in the church.  Tickets on sale after all Masses priced £10 (concessions £7).  Music by Beethoven and Mozart followed by cheese and wine in the Parish Hall.

FAIR TRADE STALL:
The stall is open next weekend in the Hall on Saturday evening, and Sunday morning until 12.30 pm.

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ADULT CONFIRMATION:
There is a preparation meeting, for those who have completed the forms, on Monday 28th April at 7.30 pm in the Parish Centre.

CONFIRMATION COURSE:
The final Session before Confirmation is on Wednesday 30th April in the Parish Hall at 7 pm.  The rehearsal takes place the following Wednesday, May 7th, starting with Reconciliation at 6.15 pm. All candidates and their sponsors should attend.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION COURSE:
The final session for parents in on Tuesday 29th April at 8 pm.  Rehearsal for the children is on Saturday 3rd May at 10 am.  Please meet in the Parish Hall.

PENNIES FOR PEACE:
Many thanks to all of you who bring Pennies for Pax Christi.  If you have brought them today please leave them in the PAX basket on the Sanctuary.

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CONGRATULATIONS:
To those who were Baptised and received into the Catholic Church this weekend.  Please keep them in your prayers.

MASS TIMES THIS WEEK:
Please note that there is no 8 am Mass on Easter Monday.  The church will close after the 10 am Mass every day this week.

ADULT CONFIRMATION:
There is a preparation meeting, for those who have completed the forms, on Monday 28th April at 7.30 pm in the Parish Centre.

CONFIRMATION COURSE:
Candidates are reminded that their course resumes on Wednesday 23rd April at 7 pm in the Parish Hall.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION COURSE:
The final session for parents in on Tuesday 29th April at 8 pm in the Parish Hall.

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DONAL BRENNAN RIP:
The Reception of the Body will take place on Sunday 13th April at 7.45pm followed by the Requiem on Monday 14th at 10 am.

ADULT CONFIRMATION:
Please hand in your forms today for Adult Confirmation. 

MASSES AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES:
Please note that all Masses to be celebrated here are fully booked until at least the end of May.  If you require a specific date you are advised to visit the Office at least 5 months before that date.  Masses can be sent to the Missions, where they will be celebrated on a regular basis, but we can not offer a date for these. Please enquire at the Parish Office for more information about booking a Mass.

READERS AND PAPER SHOP VOLUNTEERS:
New rotas are available for collection from the Paper Shop today.

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STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
On Friday at 10.30 am and 7.30 pm. This week the evening Stations will be led by Johanna Crick.

PALM SUNDAY:
Next Sunday Palms will be blessed and distributed at all Masses.  The will be a solemn procession at the 9.45 am Mass starting in the Patio at the back of the Hall entrance.

DONAL BRENNAN RIP:
The Reception of the Body will take place on Sunday 13th April at 7.45pm followed by the Requiem on Monday 14th at 10 am.

ADULT CONFIRMATION:
If you are a Baptised adult who has not been Confirmed, but would like to receive the Sacrament, please collect a form from the Sacristy after Mass.  Confirmation will take place in Westminster Cathedral in May.

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STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
Every Friday in Lent at 10.30 am and 7.30 pm. This week the evening Stations will be led by the Saturday Morning Group.

CHURCHES TOGETHER “STATIONS OF THE CROSS”:
This will take place on Saturday 5th April, beginning with the First Station at Christ Church, Whetstone URC, at 11 am, then along the High Road to the final station at St John’s, Whetstone at approximately 12 noon.  All are welcome.

ADULT CONFIRMATION:
If you are a Baptised adult who has not been Confirmed, but would like to receive the Sacrament, please collect a form from the Sacristy after Mass.  Confirmation will take place in Westminster Cathedral in May.  

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT:
If you would like to speak to a bereavement volunteer please fill in one of the forms in the Church Porch and you will be contacted.

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STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
Will take place every Friday at 10.30 am and 7.30 pm. This week the evening Stations will be led by Shaneez and Anuli.  

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Takes place this afternoon between 1.30 – 5.30 pm.  Please sign the list in the Church Porch if you are able to watch.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK:
Anyone who was unable to make the Mass of the Anointing of the Sick please let one of the priests or the Parish Office know and a priest will visit you at home.

ADULT CONFIRMATION:
If you are a Baptised adult who missed out on Confirmation and would like to receive the Sacrament please collect a form from the Sacristy after Mass.  Confirmation will take place in Westminster Cathedral in May.

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STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
Will take place every Friday at 10.30 am and 7.30 pm.  Groups or individuals are needed to lead the Friday evening Stations.  Please sign the list in the Church Porch if you or your group would like to volunteer.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Takes place this afternoon between 1.30 – 5.30 pm.  Please sign the list in the Church Porch if you are able to watch.

ST PATRICK’S DAY:
Monday 17th March. Masses will be at 8 am, 10 am & 7.30 pm.

MARIA BIGGI RIP:
The Requiem Mass takes place on Tuesday 18th March at 10 am.

JAMES FITZPATRICK RIP:
The Requiem is on Wednesday 19th March at 10 am.

Please avoid using the car park on the days of these funerals so that the mourners can use it.

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STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
Will take place every Friday at 10.30 am and 7.30 pm.  Groups or individuals are needed to lead the Friday evening Stations.  Please sign the list in the Church Porch if you or your group would like to volunteer.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Will take place on the first three Sundays in Lent starting today from 1.30 – 5.30 pm.  Please sign the list in the Church Porch if you are able to watch.

MARCH BAPTISM COURSE:
The second part of the Course takes place in the Small Hall on Monday 10th at 7.30pm.

LENTEN ALMS:
Each Lent the Diocesan collection is sent to two charities, at home and abroad.  This year the beneficiaries are “Aid to the Church in Need”, who are currently working with the people of Syria, and “The Bakhita Fund in association with Caritas Westminster”, who are working with victims of human trafficking and modern slavery in London. Please use the internet to find out more about either of these charities.  Your Alms can be placed in the Box in the church porch.