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FAIR TRADE STALL:
Our parish Fair Trade stall is open in the hall this weekend after the Saturday 6.30 pm Mass and again on Sunday morning until 12.30 pm.  This will be the last stall until mid-September.

BERNADETTE CLUB:
The Bernadette Club are organising a trip to Clacton-on-Sea on Thursday 28th August.  The coach will be leaving from the church, and there are still some places available if anyone would like to go.  Please contact Pat on 020 8361 0511 for further details.

CAFOD JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
Based at the Oakwood office, see www.cafod.org.uk/jobs for details.

ST PATRICK’S CEMETERY MASS:
The Annual Mass at St Patrick’s Cemetery, Leytonstone, will take place on Monday 14th July at 11.30 am.

WATERFALL CEMETERY SERVICE:
The Service will take place on Saturday 19th July at 11 am.  Please note that there will be no confessions on the morning of that day.

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PARISH COUNCIL MEETING:
This will take place in the Small Hall on Monday 7th July at 8.15 pm.  All welcome.

PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOL PARISH SELF ASSESSMENT FORMS:
Please sign for, and collect, a self-assessment form from the Sacristy for school entry for 2015 if you are considering a Catholic primary or secondary school for your child.  These forms must be returned by 18th July.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2015:
Please sign for, and collect, a form for next year’s Communion course from the Sacristy today.

CONFIRMATION COURSE 2015:
Please sign the form in the Sacristy to register your interest for next year.

OPEN AIR MASS:
At St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre, Hendon on Saturday 12th July at 3.30 pm.  Bishop John Arnold will be officiating.  All welcome, especially those with learning disabilities.  For further information please contact Sue Pratt on 8202 3999.

PETER’S PENCE:
Thank you for your generosity last weekend.  A total of £732 was collected. This money is personally distributed by Pope Francis to charities of his choice.

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PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOL PARISH SELF ASSESSMENT FORMS:
Please sign for, and collect, a self-assessment form from the Sacristy for school entry for 2015 if you are considering a Catholic primary or secondary school for your child.  These forms must be handed back by 18th July.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2015:
Please sign for, and collect, a form for next year’s Communion course from the Sacristy today.

CONFIRMATION 2015:
Please sign the form in the Sacristy to register your interest for next year.  This sign up sheet will remain open for the next four weeks after which we need to confirm precise numbers to the Bishop’s office. 

CHILDREN WITH CANCER:
Join our Brownie Pack on Sunday 6th July after the 9.45 am & 11.15 am Masses for a slice of cake to raise fund for Children with Cancer.  Donations of homemade cake on the day would be most welcome.

OPEN AIR MASS:
At St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre, Hendon on Saturday 12th July at 3.30 pm.  Bishop John Arnold will be officiating.  All welcome, especially those with learning disabilities.  For further information please contact Sue Pratt on 8202 3999.

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PINO CENCI RIP:
The Reception of the Body is on Tuesday, June 24th at 7 pm, and the funeral will follow on Wednesday at 10 am.  Family flowers only – donations welcomed for the North London Hospice.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL VACANCY YEAR FOUR:
If you are interested in applying for this place please download the relevant application form from the school website www.ololschool.enfield.sch.uk  and contact the London Borough of Enfield to advise the Admissions Team that you are doing so.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2015:
Please sign for, and collect, a form for next year’s Communion course from the Sacristy today.

OPEN AIR MASS:
At St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre, Hendon on Saturday 12th July at 3.30 pm.  Bishop John Arnold will be celebrating the Mass.  All welcome, especially those with learning disabilities.  For further information please contact Sue Pratt on 8202 3999.

CONVENT MASS:
At 2, Brookdale on Wednesday 25th June at 7.30 pm. Please note change of day.

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“THIS IS MY BODY”:
A one-woman play on human trafficking presented by Ten Ten Theatre on Friday 20th & Saturday 21st June in the Parish Hall.  This play has been instigated by Pope Francis’ fight against human trafficking, and Ten Ten are responding to a personal request from Cardinal Vincent Nichols to bring the issue to light in parishes through drama.  Age  restriction 16+.  www.tententheatre.co.uk. 

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO ROME & ASSISI 27th Oct – 2nd Nov 2014:
The price is £805/person based on two people sharing (including flights and half board accommodation). A full itinerary has been planned including a general audience with the Pope.  Please see the notice in the church porch for details and/or contact Patrick Bolger on 0208 882 1522 or 07826 834779.

BERNADETTE CLUB:
The Club has been meeting for over 12 years and meets once a month on the first Friday in the Hall.  There is a leaflet available at the back of the Church with lots more information about this wonderful club for older members of the community.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL VACANCY YEAR FOUR:
If interested in applying for this place please download the relevant application form from the school website www.ololschool.enfield.sch.uk  and, at the same time, contact the London Borough of Enfield to advise the Admissions Team that they wish their child to be considered for the vacancy.

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MOLLY HALLS RIP:
The Requiem Mass will take place on Monday 9th June at 10 am.

DAPHNE CLAVEY RIP:
The Requiem Mass will take place on Friday 13th June at 10 am.

FAIR TRADE STALL:
The stall is open in the Hall today after all Masses from Saturday evening until Sunday, when it will close at 12.30 pm.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL VACANCY YEAR FOUR:
Anybody interested in applying for this place should download the relevant application form from the school website www.ololschool.enfield.sch.uk  and, at the same time, contact the London Borough of Enfield to advise the Admissions Team that they wish their child to be considered for the vacancy.

DIOCESAN COLLECTION:
There will be a collection after all Masses this weekend for these Diocesan charities:  the Catholic Education Service, Catholic Communications and Apostleship of the Sea.

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

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT:
If you would like to talk to a Parish Bereavement Support Volunteer please fill in a form available in the Church Porch or call the Office during opening hours and a volunteer will contact you.

NEW SOUTHGATE CEMETERY MASS:
Our Annual Mass by the statue of Our Lady takes place on Saturday 7th June at 11 am.  There will be no 10 am Mass in the church or morning confessions that day.  We will need four Eucharistic Ministers and two Readers for the Mass.  If you are able to help please sign the list in the Church Porch – thank you.

CARE SUPPORT REQUIRED for elderly lady in Highgate, 2 hours per evening. CRB essential. Please contact Mary on 0208 967 3740 after 7 pm.

FAIR TRADE STALL:
Open next weekend after Saturday night and Sunday morning masses, closing at 12 .30 pm.

JOYCE BROCKBANK RIP:
Reception of the Body is on Thursday 5th June at 7.30 pm, with the Requiem following on Friday 6th at 10 am.

MOLLY HALLS RIP:
The Requiem Mass will take place on Monday 9th June at 10 am.

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BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY:
Please note there will be one Mass only at 10 am on Monday, 26th May, after which the church will be closed for the day.

CONVENT MASS:
Thursday at 7.30 pm in the Convent,    2 Brookdale – all welcome.

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

PARISH SUPPORT NETWORK:
If you'd still like to join this “community of the willing” drop your details into the office or ring us on 07511 598336.

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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.