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TINS FOR THE HOMELESS:
Once again we will be collecting tins for the homeless this Advent.  Please leave your tins in the box at the back of the Church – thank you.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
This will take place on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of Advent between 1pm & 5pm.  Please sign up to watch on the sheets available in the Porch.

PARISH COUNCIL:
Meets on Monday 28th November at 8.15pm in the Small Hall.

BAPTISM COURSE:
The December course begins on Monday 5th, with completion of the application forms, between 7 – 8 pm.

CHRISTMAS VOLUNTEERS PARTY:
Everybody who helps in any way in and around the Parish is invited to our Parish Christmas Party on Saturday 3rd December at 7.30pm.

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PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES:

Please collect your new envelopes.  Please look for your name NOT your number – names are in alphabetical order.

NOVEMBER DEAD MASSES:

Lists and envelopes are still available.

PRIMARY SCHOOL SIGNINGS:

The Priests will sign Primary School application forms on Monday 21st November.  Please sign for an appointment on the list in the Paper Shop today.

HAYDN CONCERT FOR LOURDES:

A special concert, with champagne reception, takes place at Our Lady of Victories, Kensington, on Friday, November 25th in aid of the Westminster Diocesan Annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes  in the presence of the Archbishop of Westminster.  Tickets from Zoe Decouto on 7931 6006.  Please see the poster in the porch.

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PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES:

Please collect your new envelopes.  Please look for your name NOT your number – names are in alphabetical order.

NOVEMBER DEAD MASSES:

Please take a list and envelope for those you wish to be prayed for during the month of November.

PRIMARY SCHOOL SELF-ASSESSEMENT FORMS:

If you are applying for a place at a Catholic Primary School for September 2012 please hand in your self-assessment form ONLY to the Office by Friday 18th November.

PRIMARY SCHOOL SIGNINGS:

The Priests will sign Primary School application forms on Monday 21st November.  Please sign for an appointment on the list in the Paper Shop.

CHURCH CAR PARK:

Will be closed from next Sunday evening, 20th November, until Monday evening for the lines to be re- painted.

BARNET MENCAP:

Coffee Morning & Sale in the Parish Hall on Saturday 19th November, 10am – 12 noon.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ROTAS:

Please collect from the Paper Shop today.

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NOVEMBER DEAD MASSES:
Please take a list and envelope for those you wish to be prayed for during the month of November.

PRIMARY SCHOOL SELF-ASSESSEMENT FORMS:
If you are applying for a place at a Catholic Primary School for September 2012 please hand in your self-assessment  form to the Parish by Friday 18th November.

PRIMARY SCHOOL SIGNINGS:
The Priests will sign Primary School application forms on Monday 21st November.  Please sign for an appointment on the list in the Paper Shop.

“TWO FACED”
Ten Ten Theatre once again invite parishioners to attend an open dress rehearsal of the second of three new plays they are currently producing.  “Two-Faced”, which explores the impact of the internet on teenagers, is on Friday 11th November at 7pm in the parish hall (60 minutes). Age 11+.  Admission free. Your support would be appreciated.

CEMETERY MASSES:
There are masses at Kensal Green Cemetery on 7th November and St Patricks, Leytonstone on 14th November, both at 11.30 am.

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NOVEMBER DEAD MASSES:

Please take a list and envelope for those you wish to be prayed for during the month of November.

November 1st is All Saints Day and a Holy Day of Obligation.  Mass will be at 8 am, 10 am and 7.30 pm.

On All Souls Day, November 2nd, Mass will also be at 8 am, 10 am and at 7.30 pm,  which will be a Mass for the Dead, at which you will be able to light a candle in memory of your loved ones.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:

The parents session on Tuesday 1st November will start slightly later at 8.15 pm.  Children: 10 am Saturday 5th, Mass for all Sunday 6th @11.15 am.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS/READERS:

We invite new volunteers for the above ministries to apply by completing the tear off slip at the bottom of this Newsletter and post it through the Presbytery Letter Box – thank you.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND READERS:

There will be a session for Ministers and Readers, new and old, on Saturday 12th November from 1pm – 5pm.

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PRIMARY SCHOOL APPLICATION FORMS:

Forms for Our Lady of Lourdes school for entry in September 2012 are now available from the school on 8361 0767.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND READERS:

There will be a session for the above volunteers on Saturday 12th November from 1pm – 5pm.

NEW VOLUNTEERS:

We would also like to invite new volunteers who would like to become Eucharistic Ministers or Readers. If you would like to volunteer for one or both of the above please fill in the tear off slip at the bottom of the Newsletter and post it through the Presbytery Letter Box – thank you.

PAPER SHOP ROTA:

New rotas available from the Paper Shop.

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MASS TIMES:

Please note there will be one Mass only during the week days at 10am.

CAFOD HARVEST FAST DAY:

Thank you very much for your generosity last weekend.  A total of £2,197 was collected.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND READERS:

There will be a session for the above volunteers on Saturday 12th November from 1pm – 5pm.

NEW VOLUNTEERS:

We would also like to invite new volunteers who would like to become Eucharistic Ministers or Readers.  If you would like to volunteer for one or both of the above please fill in the tear off slip at the bottom of the Newsletter and post it through the Presbytery Letter Box – thank you.

 

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McMILLAN COFFEE MORNING:

Next Sunday, October 16th there will be a coffee morning for McMillan nurses in the Parish Centre after all morning masses.  Offers of home made cales and “recycled” gifts for the raffle will be most welcome.  Please come along and make this a huge success!!

BAPTISM APPLICATIONS:

The October course continues on Monday 10th October at 7.30 pm.

FAIR TRADE:

Today's stall shows off a wide range of ingenious toys, stationery and kitchen items from Fair Trade co-ops throughout the developing world as well as our regular food selection. Ideal for you or for gifts.

CAFOD HARVEST FAST DAY:

Thank you very much for your generosity last weekend.  A total of £1,852  was collected.

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McMILLAN COFFEE MORNING:

On Sunday, October 16th in the Parish Centre after all morning masses.  Offers of home made cales and unwanted gifts for the raffle will be most welcome.  Please come along and make this a huge success!!

BAPTISM APPLICATIONS:

The October course begins with applications on Monday 3rd October between 7pm – 8pm.  Please come to the lobby of the Parish Hall.

PARISH COUNCIL:

Meets on Monday 3rd October, at 8.15pm in the Small Hall.

FAIR TRADE FILLERS:

Come and look at the stall in the Hall next Sunday.  Besides a full stock of the food you like to eat, we have a range of economy items like yo-yos and juggling balls.

CAFOD HARVEST FAST DAY:

There will be a speaker from CAFOD at all Masses this weekend followed by our Harvest Fast collection. Envelopes are at the back of the church today for your donations.

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BAPTISM APPLICATIONS:

The October course begins with applications on Monday 3rd October between 7pm – 8pm.  Please come to the lobby of the Parish Hall.

LOUIS NEGRI:

Congratulations to Louis, who has gained a place at the Westminster Cathedral Choir School.

CAR PARK CLEANING:

Volunteers are invited to help clean the Car Park on Saturday 1st October from 9am.  New Volunteers most welcome.

DIOCESAN COLLECTIONS:

Many thanks for your generous donation last weekend of £616.

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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2012:

All those who completed a form for either of our First Communion Courses, are asked to sign up for an appointment with the priests on Monday 19th September.  Please choose a slot from the list in the Paper Shop.

DIOCESAN COLLECTIONS:

There will be a collection this weekend after all Masses for the following Diocesan charities: Racial Justice, Catholic Youth Service and the Agency for Evangelisation.  Please be as generous as you can.  Thank you.

PENNIES FOR PEACE:

Please bring your ‘Pennies’ next weekend – thank you.

MANY THANKS FOR YOUR KIND OFFERINGS last weekend, which amounted to £2,841.00.