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NEW CHURCH FLOORING:

The new marble flooring will be laid over the next three weeks on the Sanctuary.  This will mean that weekday Masses will be celebrated in the Parish Hall at 10 am.  Saturday evening and Sunday Masses will be celebrated in the Church. 

HELP WANTED:

Due to health problems, I need to employ someone to help in the following areas.  Cooking (vegan diet) cleaning and gardening, hours to suit.  If you have one, or all, of the skills please contact Michael on 0208 889 7025, (mob) 07758 671371 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY:

More helpers are needed for both the younger and older groups at the 11.15am Mass.  If you would like to help, or to know more, please complete the tear off slip at the bottom and post it through the Presbytery Letter Box.  We also require a co-ordinator, who would organize the rota and ensure that catechists turn up each week.

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ROTAS AWAITING COLLECTION:

Readers

Sunday morning teas

Papershop duties

Extraordinary Ministers

There are still some rotas in the paper shop – please take yours today. 

WATERFALL CEMETERY SERVICE:

Will take place on Saturday 24th July at 11am.  All are most welcome.

Please note there will be no morning Confessions that day. 

HELP WANTED:

A lady is required for occasional hours during the week and every second Sunday.  Must have own car.  Please call 020 8440 2281.  If the lady in her forties, who called around last May could call again, it would be much appreciated.  Thank you. 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY:

More helpers are needed for both the younger and older groups at the 11.15am Mass.  If you would like to help, or to know more, please complete the tear off slip at the bottom and post it through the Presbytery Letter Box.

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FAIR TRADE STALL:

Our last sale until September is after the Saturday 6.30pm and all morning masses today and includes items with Summer in mind. 

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. If you are on the rota for a particular duty on a Sunday and you are not able to attend please remember that it is your responsibility to find someone to replace you.  This is particularly important over the summer holidays. 

HELP WANTED:

A lady is required for occasional hours during the week and every second Sunday.  Must have own car.  Please call 020 8440 2281.  If the lady in her forties, who called around last May could call again, it would be much appreciated.  Thank you.

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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. If you are on the rota for a particular duty on a Sunday and you are not able to attend please remember that it is your responsibility to find someone to replace you.  This is particularly important over the summer holidays. 

BAPTISM:

If you wish to have your child baptised you can register that you want this on Monday evening between 7 – 8 pm.  Please come to the brown door.There will be a preparation session the following Monday evening, July 12th. 

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL FAIR:

Thank you for supporting our Summer Fair last weekend.  We raised an amazing £3,700.   

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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.