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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.

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MASS TIMES:
Mass each day this week will be at 10am and the Church will be closed after this Mass. 

SATURDAY IN EASTER WEEK 10th April:
Mass will be at 10 am and 6.30 pm.  There will be no Confessions on this day. 

PARISH PAPER SHOP/REPOSITORY:
Is just behind the brown door of the Parish Hall and is open before and after all regular weekend masses for Catholic & Irish papers, mass cards and other religious items. 

PARISH OFFICE:
Please note that the Office will be open this week on Friday Only 9am-1pm. 

THANK YOU:
To everyone who contributed to making the services during Holy Week so splendid.  So many people did so much and worked so hard it is impossible to thank everyone individually. 

TEN TEN:
Many thanks to those who worked with the TenTen Theatre Company to lead us in the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday.

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SERVERS REHEARSALS:
There will be a rehearsal for the Servers who are taking part in the services on Holy (Maundy) Thursday and Good Friday on Tuesday 30th March at 6 pm, and for those who are serving at the Easter Vigil on Saturday 3rd April at 10.30 am. 

EASTER OFFERINGS:
By tradition the collection at Easter are for the Priests of the Parish.  If you are not in the envelope scheme there are envelopes available in the porch for you to use for your offering – thank you. 

PARISH PAPER SHOP/REPOSITORY:
Is just behind the brown door of the Parish Hall and is open before and after all regular weekend masses for Catholic papers, mass cards and other religious items. 

PARISH OFFICE:
Please note that the Office will be open this week, Monday – Thursday, but will closed from Monday 5th – Thursday 8th April.   

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LENT TALKS:
The third talk, given by Fr Kevin, will be on Tuesday 23rd March at 7.30 pm when the topic will be “The Burial and Resurrection as described by St Luke.” 

BORN FOR THIS:
Rehearsals continue Tuesday for all those involved at 7.45 pm in the church and hall.  There is a full day rehearsal on Sat 27th March at 10am.  ALL should attend -  please bring your own lunch. 

CONFIRMATION COURSE:
Next session is on Wednesday 24th  March at 7 pm. 

READERS EASTER ROTAS &  LAY MINISTERS ROTAS:
Are awaiting collection in the paper shop today. 

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL:
The children are performing their Easter Play in the church on Thursday 25th March at 2 pm.  All welcome. 

STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
On Friday after the 10 am Mass and again at 7 pm.  This Friday “Churches Together” will lead the service.

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LENT TALKS:
The third talk given by Fr Kevin will be on Tuesday 23rd March when the topic will be: ‘The Burial and Resurrection as described by St Luke’

The Lent talks are a good opportunity to reflect upon the events of Holy Week and will help to deepen our understanding of the special services during that week.

CONFIRMATION COURSE:
Next session is on Wednesday 17th  March at 7 pm.

GIOCOMO FULGONI RIP
Requiem Mass Thursday 18th March at 10am.

MICHAEL BATTLE RIP:
Reception of Body Thursday at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass Friday at 10am.

READERS ROTA:
Available in the Paper Shop.