LAY MINISTERS:
There are new rotas in the Paper Shop for those who have not received them by email.    Other rotas are still awaiting collection - if you would prefer to receive yours by email, please let the Office know.

CRIB APPEAL:
Thank you all very much for your donations.  The total amount collected was £1,425.  The Society need our support all year round, and particularly welcomes High Street shop vouchers, which can be given to those in need instead of money.

THANKSGIVING FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY:
A Mass for couples celebrating 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th & 60th Wedding Anniversaries this year will take place at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 18th May.  If you would like to attend please let the Parish Office have your names, date of wedding, full postal address (for your invitation) and an email address (or phone if you don’t have email.)  Thank you.

LAY MINISTERS:
There are new rotas in the Paper Shop for those who have not received them by email.

READERS, OFFERTORY AND CLEANERS:
There are still rotas in the paper shop, if you haven’t already collected yours.

If anyone would prefer to receive any rota by email, please contact the Office with the relevant details.

CRIB APPEAL:
Thank you all very much for your donations.  This is the last weekend of the crib appeal.  All money donated goes to the Catholic Children’s Society which assists children and families living in London.  Further information can be obtained from their website: www.cathchild.org.uk.  Thank you.

READERS AND CLEANERS:
Please collect your new rotas from the Paper shop.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION COURSE:
Parents are reminded of their meeting on Tuesday 8th January at 8pm.  The children’s session is on Saturday 12th at 10 am, with Mass for the whole family on Sunday 13th at 11.15 am.

OFFERTORY COUNTING ROTAS:
If you haven’t already collected your rota for 2013, they are in the paper shop today.  Thank you.

CRIB APPEAL:
Please take time to look at the Crib and the new figures which were purchased through the proceeds of the January sale.  All money donated to the Crib Appeal will go to the Catholic Children’s Society which assists children and families living in London.  Further information can be obtained from their website: www.cathchild.org.uk.  Thank you.

ACTION FOR HOMELESS IN BARNET:
Donations of  toiletries as well as tins of food may be left in the Box at the back of the Church.  Thank you all.

PETER WURR RIP:
Requiem Mass 12 noon Friday 11th January 2013.

NEW YEAR’S DAY:
There will be one Mass only at 12 noon followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall.

SCOUTS AND THE PASSAGE:
The Scouts would like to thank you all very much for your support for their night under cardboard.  You donated a total of £600 to The Passage.

ACTION FOR HOMELESS IN BARNET:
Donations of  toiletries as well as tins of food may be left in the Box at the back of the Church.  Thank you all.

READERS AND CLEANERS:
Please collect your new rotas from the Paper shop.

PLEASE NOTE:
Mass will be at 10 am only on Wednesday to Friday, after which the church will be closed for the day.

PARISH OFFICE:
The Office will be open on Monday and Thursday this week.

LADY REQUIRED:
Part-time, flexi hours to do light duties.  Must have own car and be reliable.  For details please call 8440 2281.

JANUARY SALE:
Will take place on the weekend of 26th/27th January.  All donations welcome – more information in the New Year.

ADVENT DISCUSSIONS:
This year’s discussions are based on the three parts of the Creed and are designed so the participants may be more able to talk about their own faith to others.  The third talk is on Tuesday 18th December at 7.30 pm in the Small Hall.

ACTION FOR HOMELESS IN BARNET:
Donations of  toiletries as well as tins of food may be left in the Box at the back of the Church.  Thank you all.

SCOUT SLEEPOUT:
More than two dozen Scouts slept in cardboard boxes in the Church grounds last night to raise awareness of homelessness in the capital.  Each is trying to raise funds, through sponsorship, for The Passage, London’s  largest voluntary sector day centre for homeless and vulnerable people.  Come and see where they slept this Sunday morning – and if you feel moved or inspired at their efforts, please make a donation.

ADVENT DISCUSSIONS:
This year’s discussions are based on the three parts of the Creed and are designed so the participants may be more able to talk about their own faith to others.  The second talk is on Tuesday 11th December at 7.30 pm in the Small Hall.

ACTION FOR HOMELESS IN BARNET:
Donations of  toiletries as well as tins of food may be left in the Box at the back of the Church.  Thank you all.

SCOUT SLEEPOUT:
Next Saturday more than two dozen Scouts have volunteered to sleep in cardboard boxes in the Church grounds to raise awareness of homelessness in the capital.  Each is trying to raise funds through sponsorship for The Passage, London’s  largest voluntary sector day centre for homeless and vulnerable people.  Come and see where they slept on Sunday morning – and if you feel moved or inspired at their efforts, please make a donation.

ADVENT TALKS:
This year’s talks are based on the three parts of the Creed and are designed so the participants may be more able to talk about their own faith to others.  They start on Tuesday 4th December at 7.30 pm in the Small Hall.

ACTION FOR HOMELESS IN BARNET:
Donations of  toiletries as well as tins of food may be left in the Box at the back of the Church.

CHURCH CLEANING VOLUNTEERS:
If you can spare a couple of hours once a month on a Monday please call Eileen Nagle on 8882 0379.

CHOIR FOR MIDNIGHT MASS:  
The Choir is looking for tenors, sopranos and altos to sing at Midnight Mass, and maybe attend a rehearsal or two.  Please call Maureen, 8807 7571, or Kathy, 8445 7812, or come on Friday at 8 pm to the practice.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL FAIR:
This Saturday, 1st December, in the School Hall between 12 noon – 3 pm.

ACTION FOR HOMELESS IN BARNET:
This Advent we will be collecting once again for the Homeless in Barnet, but this year the charity have asked if we could donate toiletries as well as tins of food.  Thank you.

PLANNED GIVING BOXES:
The new boxes for the coming year are available at the back of the Church.  They are in alphabetical order – please take yours today.

CHURCH CLEANING VOLUNTEERS:
Every Monday morning the Church is swept and cleaned.  If you can spare a couple of hours once a month please call Eileen Nagle on 8882 0379.

CONVENT MASS:
Thursday 29th at 7.30pm. All welcome.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL FAIR:
This much anticipated annual event takes place on Saturday 1st December in the School Hall between 12 noon – 3 pm.  Lots of stalls, raffles and tombolas, and the main Raffle Prize is a Kindle Fire!  All welcome.

ACTION FOR HOMELESS IN BARNET:
This Advent we will be collecting once again for the Homeless in Barnet, but this year the charity have asked if we could donate toiletries as well as tins of food, eg. toothpaste, shampoo, disposable razors etc.

FRIENDS OF THE POOR CLARES:
The Annual St Nicolas Fayre at the Poor Clare Monastery, 102 Galley Lane, Arkley, EN5, is on Saturday 24th November  from 10am – 1pm.

PLANNED GIVING BOXES:
The new boxes for the coming year are available at the back of the Church.  They are in alphabetical order – please take yours today.

PENNIES FOR PEACE:
Please bring next Sunday!

COFFEE MORNING FOR BARNET MENCAP:
This will take place on Saturday 17th November between 10 am – 12 noon in the Parish Hall.  Raffle Prizes and cakes will be very much appreciated.

ACTION FOR HOMELESS IN BARNET:
This Advent we will be collecting once again for the Homeless in Barnet, but this year the charity have asked if we could donate toiletries as well as tins of food, eg. toothpaste, shampoo, disposable razors etc.

“THE GIRL NEXT DOOR”
Ten Ten Theatre invites parishioners to attend an open dress rehearsal on Friday 16th November at 4pm in the Parish Hall.  The Girl Next Door is a story about friendship, new beginnings and aspiration.  This is suitable for people aged 11+.  All are welcome.