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SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSFERS:
If your child is going into Year 6 in September and you are thinking of  applying to a Catholic Secondary School for September 2011, you should complete a ‘Secondary Transfer Self-Assessment Forms’ available today from Fr Tom, Fr Kevin or Deacon Vincent.  These forms must be completed and returned to the Parish Office by 11th July. 

ROTAS AWAITING COLLECTION:
Readers/Sunday morning teas
Papershop duties
Extraordinary Ministers

If you volunteer for one or more of the above, please take your new rota from the paper shop today.  

FUNERALS THIS WEEK:
Amalia Pisano, Tues. 29th June, 12 noon.
Teresa Agnelli, Wed. 30th June, 10 am. 

PARISH AGM:
Will be on Sunday July 4th at 7.30 pm.  All are welcome to attend.

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SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSFERS:

If your child is going into Year 6 in September and you wish to apply to a Catholic Secondary School for September 2011, you should complete a ‘Secondary Transfer Self-Assessment Forms’ available today from Fr Tom, Fr Kevin or Deacon Vincent.  These forms must be completed and returned to the Parish Office by 11th July. 

OLOL SCHOOL SUMMER FAIR:

Takes place on Sunday 27th June 12pm – 3pm.  All welcome to join the fun and support our school. 

ROTAS AWAITING COLLECTION:
Readers
Sunday morning teas
Papershop duties
Extraordinary Ministers

If you volunteer for one or more of the above, please take your new rota from the paper shop today.  Many thanks! 

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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2011:

There are application forms available this weekend for the First Holy Communion Programme, which will start in September.  If your child is in a Catholic school and will start in Year Three next term and you regularly attend Mass then you should use the green form to apply.  You should also use the green form if your child attended the classes for children in non-Catholic schools this year. 

CHILDREN AT NON-CATHOLIC SCHOOLS:

If your child is not in a Catholic school, and will be in Year Two next term, then he/she will follow the two year programme of preparation and you should apply using the yellow form.  They will make their First Holy Communion in 2012. All Application forms are available from Fr Kevin & Deacon Vincent after Mass and should be returned to the Parish Office by Sunday 4th July . 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PHOTOS:

Photographs are now available. Please call Carlos on 0208 368 9157 or 07912 652642 to arrange collection. 

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THE KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA:

Have arranged a Pilgrimage to Aylesford on Sunday 13th June and they will be selling tickets for this after Mass today.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PHOTOS:

Photographs are now available. Please call Carlos on 0208 368 9157 or 07912 652642 to arrange collection.

CEMETERY MASS:

Thank you to all those who helped in any way with the Cemetery Mass.

BAPTISM COURSE:

The June Baptism Course begins on Monday 7th between 7pm and 8pm when you will be able to register with one of the priests your intention to have your child baptized.  The course will continue on Monday 14th June.

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BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY:

As Monday is a Bank Holiday the only Mass will be at 10am. The Church will be closed immediately after the Mass. 

MASS TIMES:

On Tuesday there will be Mass as usual at 8am & 10am.  There will be no priest available after the 10am Mass as we  are meeting with the Archbishop and the other Priests of the Diocese. 

RAMON HERRERO RIP:

Requiem Mass Wednesday 2nd June at 10am: 

GRACE ROSE FRANCIS RIP:

Requiem Mass Friday 4th June at 10am. 

THE KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA:

Have arranged a Pilgrimage to Aylesford on Sunday 13th June and they will be selling tickets for this after Mass today. 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PHOTOS:

Photographs are now available. Please call Carlos on 0208 368 9157 or 07912 652642 to arrange collection.

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NORTH LONDON HOSPICE:

There is a Coffee Morning in support of the Hospice at 12, Betstyle Road on Wednesday 26th May from 10 am – 12.30 pm. 

LADY WANTED:

Help needed on occasional days and nights part-time.  Must be reliable and have own car.  Please call 0208 440 2281. 

COUNTING TEAM:

30th  May  – Team 1. 

COLLECTION FOR THE POPE’S VISIT:

The second collection today is to help to pay for the visit of the Pope in September.  If you pay tax, please use the envelopes provided, giving your name and address so that your offering can be gift-aided. Thank you. 

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NORTH LONDON HOSPICE:

There is a Coffee Morning in support of the Hospice at 12, Betstyle Road on Wednesday 26th May from 10 am – 12.30 pm. 

LADY WANTED:

Help needed on occasional days and nights part-time.  Must be reliable and have own car.  Please call 0208 440 2281. 

POPE’S VISIT:

Next Sunday, like every other Parish in the country, we have been asked to have a second collection to help with the expenses associated with the visit of the Pope in September.  There will be a collection after  every Mass. Please be as generous as you can be with this – thank you. 

COUNTING TEAM:

23rd May  – Team 6.  

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PRIEST TRAINING FUND:

Thank you to all those who contributed so generously to support the Seminary.  You were kind enough to donate £3,228.  If anyone still wishes to donate to the fund, then please give your donation to one of the Parish Team or place it in an envelope and put it through the Presbytery Letter Box.  Please also continue to pray for the work of the Seminary and that more men may answer the call of God to serve him in his Church as Priests. 

FAIR TRADE STALL WEEKEND:

This is a good day to stock up on your favourite Fair Trade goodies as the next stall is not until 20th June.  We are well stocked today.  What you pay ensures a fair price for hard working farmers in developing countries.  Profits from the stall go to CAFOD. 

LADY WANTED:

Help needed on occasional days and nights part-time.  Must be reliable and have own car.  Please call 0208 440 2281. 

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SPRING FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
The Draw will take place on Sunday 9th May in the Parish Hall, after the 9.45 am Mass.  All subscriptions should be in by Saturday 8th May.  Thank you. 

PAPER SHOP VOLUNTEERS WANTED:
Volunteers are needed for Sunday Mornings for the Paper Shop.  Please contact the Parish Office or ring Cecilia on 8361-9408 (After 6pm) 

ALL WERE ONE IN HEART AND MIND:
A talk for young adults aged 18-38 by Sr. Josephine Canny on Friday 30th April, 7.30 – 9 pm, in the Hinsley Room at Westminster Cathedral.  For further details visit www.free2become.org or call 01277 373848. 

COUNTING TEAM:
2nd May  – Team 3. 

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BERNADETTE CLUB OUTING:
On April 29th we are having a drive through the Essex countryside to visit the Chocolate Lady who will demonstrate her skills at making chocolates, let us sample them and serve us tea. There are a few places still on the coach, if you would like to join us, please phone Kathy on 020 8445 7812.  The cost is £20. 

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL:
Are looking for two people to escort children from Garfield school’s Breakfast Club to OLOL.  Two hours/week 8.30 – 9 am.  Please apply to the school on 8361 0767.  Closing date is 23rd April. 

MASS IN CONVENT:
At 2, Brookdale, on Thursday April 22nd at 7.30 pm.  All welcome.

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FAIR TRADE STALL WEEKEND:
As a once only gesture, today’s Fair Trade stall profits will go to the Guide Dogs charity. If you have had enough chocolate this week we have our wide range of many, delicious, non-choc items on offer. 

BERNADETTE CLUB OUTING:
On April 29th we are having a drive through the Essex countryside to visit the Chocolate Lady who will demonstrate her skills at making chocolates, let us sample them and serve us tea. There are a few places still on the coach, if you would like to join us, please phone Kathy on 020 8445 7812.  The cost is £20. 

THANK YOU:
Fr Tom, Fr Kevin and Deacon Vincent would like to thank all those who sent gifts, cards and good wishes for Easter.