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FATHER VINCENT MALONE:

Congratulations to Fr. Vincent who was ordained priest yesterday.  May he have many years of priestly ministry.  Please pray for him. 

CAR PARK CLEANING:

Volunteers are sought to help clean the Car Park on Saturday 6th November from 9am.  All welcome!!! 

NOVEMBER HOLY SOULS:

November is the month of the Holy Souls.  Envelopes are available in the porch for your list of names and offering.  Names will be prayed for throughout the month. 

PAPER SHOP & COFFEE MORNING:

We are looking for volunteers for Sunday morning coffees and the Paper Shop.  Please leave your details with the office if you would like to know more. 

NOVEMBER BAPTISM COURSE:

Please come to complete your application form on Monday 8th between 7 – 8 pm in the Parish Hall.

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DEACON VINCENT:

Everyone is invited to the Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Vincent on Saturday 30th October at 12 noon at St Mellitus, Tollington Park, N4 3QW. To get there go to Finsbury Park Tube, walk up Wells Terrace and Fonthill Road, and the church is in front of you.  Vincent’s first Mass is here at 11.15am on Sunday 31st October. 

MAC MILLAN COFFEE MORNING:

There are still some prizes left for collection.  Please see the notice board and collect from the Paper Shop. 

CAR PARK CLEANING:

Volunteers are needed to help clean the Car Park on Saturday 6th November from 9am.  If you can spare a few hours please come along – thank you. 

NOVEMBER HOLY SOULS:

November is the month of the Holy Souls.  Envelopes are available in the porch for your list of friends and relative who will be prayed for at masses throughout November. 

PENNIES FOR PEACE:

Please bring your pennies in next weekend – thank you.

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COLLECTION FOR DEACON VINCENT:

There will be a second collection next weekend to buy a gift to celebrate the Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Vincent and to thank him for all that he has done in our Parish.  Please be as generous as you can – thank you. 

DEACON VINCENT:

Everyone is invited to the Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Vincent on Saturday 30th October at 12 noon at St Mellitus, Tollington Park, N4 3QW.  Please see  the porch for details of how to get there.  Vincent will celebrate his first Mass here at 11.15am on Sunday 31st October. 

FINCHLEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL:

Mixed Sixth Form open evening on Thursday 4th November from 6.30 – 9 pm.  Please see the poster in the porch. 

MAC MILLAN COFFEE MORNING:

There are still some prizes left for collection.  Please see the notice board.

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DEACON VINCENT:

Everyone is invited to the Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Vincent on Saturday 30th October at 12 noon at St Mellitus, Tollington Park, N4 3QW.  Please see  the porch for details of how to get there.  Vincent will celebrate his first Mass here at 11.15am on Sunday 31st October. 

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO ROME & ASSISI

16th – 21st OCTOBER 2010:

We will assemble in the church car park on 16th October, by 9.30am at the latest in order to catch the coach to Stansted Airport. Please do not be late! You will need your passport, your EU Health Insurance card and some euros! 

DIOCESAN EXPLORING FAITH SERIES:

Books are available from the Paper Shop priced £1.50. This contains six sessions for group or individual to explore what the Scriptures and Church say about Mary. 

BAPTISM COURSE:

Continues on Monday 11th October at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall. 

GEORGE HUMPHREY RIP:

Requiem Mass Monday 11th October at 10am.

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COUNTING ROTA:

Thank you to those who volunteered – we will be in touch with you soon with times and dates. 

DEACON VINCENT:

Everyone is invited to the Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Vincent on Saturday 30th October at 12 noon at the Parish Church of St Mellitus, Tollington Park, N4 3QW.  Please see  the porch for details of how to get there.  Vincent will celebrate his first Mass here at 11.15am on Sunday 31st October. 

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO ROME & ASSISI

16th – 21st OCTOBER 2010:

We will assemble in the church car park on 16th October, by 9.30am at the latest in order to catch the coach to Stansted Airport. Please do not be late!    You will need your passport, your EU Health Insurance card and some euros!

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RCIA:

If you would like to know more about the Catholic Faith or are thinking about becoming a Catholic then the RCIA course is ideal for you.  This year the RCIA Course begins on Sunday 3rd October at 11am and will run until Easter. There are application forms in the Paper shop. For those interested in joining the course there will be a short meeting on Monday 27th September at 8 pm. 

COUNTING ROTA:

More volunteers are needed to help count the offerings on Sunday afternoons.  You will be on a rota once every six weeks.  Please give you names to one of the Clergy or the Parish Office if you are able to help – thank you. 

MASS BOOKS:

Please do not forget to leave your Mass books at the back of the Church when you leave.  We are running short and they are no longer available so we cannot buy any more.  If you have taken a Mass book home then please return it – thank you.

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CAR PARK:

Thank you to all those volunteers who helped clean the car park last weekend. 

CAFOD:

Thank you to all who gave so generously to the CAFOD appeal to help with the relief effort after the floods in Pakistan.  We raised £1,860. 

RCIA:

If you would like to know more about the Catholic Faith or are thinking about becoming a Catholic then the RCIA course is ideal for you.  This year the RCIA Course begins on Sunday 3rd October at 11am and will run until Easter. There are application forms in the Paper shop. 

COUNTING ROTA:

More volunteers are needed to help count the offerings on Sunday afternoons.  You will be on a rota once every six weeks.  Please give you names to one of the Clergy or the Parish Office if you are able to help – thank you.

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ANULI IGBOAKA SPONSORED WALK:
Anuli would like to thank every one from the parish for their kind and generous donations (at the mass collection and online) for her sponsored walk, which amounted to £298. The Good Counsel Network were very grateful. Thank you very much.

SEPTEMBER BAPTISM COURSE:
This continues with the preparation session on Monday 13th September at 7.30pm in the Small Hall.

CAFOD:
This weekend there will be a second collection after every Mass for CAFOD to help with the relief effort after the floods in Pakistan.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY:
We had a very good response from people offering to be Catechists for Children’s Liturgy at the 11.15am Mass. If anyone else would like to help please give your name to one of the Clergy or the Parish Office. There will be a meeting for those who have given their names on Tuesday 14th September at 7pm.

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PAPAL VISIT 2010:

HYDE PARK PRAYER VIGIL – 18th SEPT

BIRMINGHAM MASS – 19th SEPT.

All those who signed up for Papal events have been given a place and we are now collecting the money.  For Hyde Park the cost is £5 including children.  For Cofton Park the cost is £25.  Please put the money in an envelope saying which event you are attending and the names of those you are paying for.  This can be posted through the Presbytery letter box. Please remember that if you gave your name for either event but are now unable to attend you still need to pay as the Parish will be charged if your name is on the list.

It is regretted that you cannot transfer your booking to another person.

All those attending the Papal events will need to take with them some form of photo Identity eg Passport or driving licence.

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APPEAL - SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS AND MARY:

Thank you to all those who gave so generously to the Mission Appeal last weekend by the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.  A staggering £2,522 was raised.  If you would still like to give, please place your donation in an envelope, marked “Mission Appeal” and either pop this through the letter box of the Presbytery or give it to Fr Kevin.

SPONSORED WALK:

Anuli, one of our parishioners, completed a sponsored walk yesterday to raise money for the Guild of Our Lady of Good Counsel, a Catholic Charity that offers support to new and expectant mothers who otherwise may not feel able to keep their babies. They offer  support, both practical, emotional and financial and are in need of funds to continue with this.  If you would like to find out more, and feel able to contribute, you can make a donation online at www.justgiving.com/Anulika-Igboaka.  Or else Anuli will be collecting sponsorship after all Sunday masses today.  Thank you for your generosity.

BAPTISM SIGNINGS:

If you wish to have your child Baptised you can register that you want this done on Monday evening 6th September between 7 –  8pm. Please come to the Brown door. There will be a preparation session the following Monday evening 13th September at 7.30pm.

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FOUR SEASONS DRAW:

Congratulations to our Summer Draw winners:  Frank and Mary Howard, who won First Prize of £221.55 in the Summer Draw, Mrs R Brereton, who won the Second Prize of £63.30, and Celia Donnelly won the Third Prize of £31.65.  New members are always welcome – application forms are in the Paper Shop.  Proceeds go towards Parish funds. 

APPEAL - SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS AND MARY:

Thank you to all those who gave so generously to the Mission Appeal last weekend by the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.  A staggering £2,522 was raised.  If you would still like to give, please place your donation in an envelope, marked “Mission Appeal” and either pop this through the letter box of the Presbytery or give it to Fr Kevin.