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ROOM TO LET:
A double room for a single person in Betstyle Road. For more information, please call Angela on 8368 4025.
FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
The Spring £1 a month draw will take place on Sunday 10th May. Subscriptions need to be in by 9th May. The draw will take place after the 9.45am Mass in the Hall. Application forms are available in the Paper Shop for new members.
FINCHLEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL:
Kevin Hoare, the Head teacher, is retiring at the end of the summer after over thirty years service. For tickets to attend a Thanksgiving Mass on 18th June, please call Mrs Fran Kelly at the School (8445 0105).
BAPTISM COURSE:
The May course continues on Monday 11th at 7.30 pm in the Small Hall.
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BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY:
Please note there will be one Mass only on May 4th at 10am after which the Church will be closed .
BENCHES:
Now that our new Benches are in place we would like to keep them looking nice for as long as possible.We would ask parents not to allow their children to use pens or hard toys on them as these will mark the benches. Thank you.
FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
The Spring £1 a month draw will take place on Sunday 10th May. Subscriptions need to be in by 9th May. The draw will take place after the 9.45am Mass in the Hall. Application forms are available in the Paper Shop for new members.
GEORGE MANN RIP:
The Requiem Mass is on Tuesday 5th May at 10am.
BAPTISM COURSE:
Signing date is May 5th from 7.15 – 8 pm, and the Course continues on Monday 11th May at 7.30 pm in the Small Hall.
LORETO COLLEGE SUMMER FAYRE:
Sunday 10th May from 11.30am.See notice board for further details.
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CARD SALE:
The Ladies from the Paper Shop will be in the Parish Hall today after the 8.30am, 9.45am and 11.15am Masses.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING:
Monday 27th April at 8.15 pm. If you didn’t get your minutes by email, there are some in the Paper Shop.
BENCHES:
Now that our new Benches are in place we would like to keep them looking nice for as long as possible.We would ask parents not to allow their children to use pens or hard toys on them as these will mark the benches. Thank you.
FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
The Spring £1 a month draw will take place on Sunday 10th May. Subscriptions need to be in by 9th May. The draw takes place after the 9.45am Mass in the Hall. Application forms are available in the Paper Shop for new members.
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PEGGY HARRISION RIP:
The body will be brought into church on Monday 20th April at 7 pm, and the Requiem will follow on Tuesday at 10 am.
MOTHERS AND TODDLERS:
Our twice weekly (term-time) Mothers and Toddlers meetings start again on Tuesday 21st April, but due to the funeral this particular session will finish early at 10.30 am.
THE BROWNIE SALE:
There are still some prizes to be collected – please check your raffle tickets and enquire at the Office during opening times.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
The last sessions of the course will be this week – parents meet on Tuesday 21st April at 8 pm and children meet on Saturday 25th April at 10 am in the Big Hall.
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THE BROWNIE SALE:
There are still some prizes to be collected – please check your raffle tickets and enquire at the Office during opening times.
PARISH OFFICE:
Will be open on Tuesday and Friday of this coming week from 9 am – 1 pm.
MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK:
There will be daily Mass from Monday to Friday at 10 am, after which the Church will be closed. Mass is also on Saturday morning at 10 am and the weekend masses are as normal.
FAIR TRADE STALL:
If you gave up chocolate for Lent and are looking for something better than ordinary Easter egg chocolate you will be happy to know that the Fair Trade stall is open next weekend with fairly traded quality chocolate.
“UNDERSTANDING CAFOD” TRAINING DAY - SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 2009
Have you ever wanted to know more about how CAFOD chooses and works with partners overseas and utilises your valuable donations? Or how we relate to the UK government? This day answers all those questions and more and is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about CAFOD and how they can get involved. Please contact CAFOD, if you would like further details or wish to reserve a place, on 0208 449 6970, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or you can speak to Michael McGowan (our Fair Trade stall keeper) on 8888 1276.
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HOLY WEEK TIMETABLE:
Monday 6th April.
Penitential Services at 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm
Tuesday 7th April.
Chrism Mass in Westminster Cathedral at Noon
Confessions 6.30 – 7.30 pm
Third Lent Talk 7.30 pm
Wednesday 8th April
Requiem Mass at 10 am for John Gordon Darrer RIP
Confessions 11 – 11.30 am
Maundy Thursday 9th April.
Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 8 pm followed by the
Watch of the Passion until 10 pm.
Good Friday 10th April.
Confessions 10 – 10.30 am
11.30 am Stations of the Cross
3 pm The Passion
7 pm The Seven Last Words
(Haydn)
Holy Saturday 11th April.
8.30 pm The Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday 12th April.
Mass at 8.30 am
9.45 am
11.15 am
and 12.30 pm.
The church will close after the 12.30 pm Mass and there will be No Evening Mass.
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
This Friday the 7.30 pm Stations will be led by Churches Together.
SERVERS FOR HOLY WEEK:
If would like to serve on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and/or Easter Sunday, please sign you name and phone number on the list in the Sacristy today. Thank you.
PRESENTATION TO FR DAMIAN:
A collection will be made this weekend at all Masses. Please be generous in expressing your thanks to Fr Damian for his ministry in our Parish. Fr Damian will be back to celebrate Mass at 6.30pm on Saturday 25th April followed by a reception in the Hall.
ROUGH GUIDE TO CAFOD:
Cafod are running this event on Saturday 4th April, 10 am – 4 pm at Christ the King, Cockfosters, for anyone aged between 14 and 18. For further details, please telephone 020 8449 6970.
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EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
There are some gaps in the rota for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on the next couple of Sundays. Please sign the rota in the porch to fill these gaps. It is very important that the Blessed Sacrament is not left alone at any time.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
Will take place on Fridays after the 10 am Mass and at 7.30 pm. This Friday evening the Stations will be led by the Meditation Group.
BROWNIE CRAFT SALE:
The Brownies are raising money for their Centenary Charities with a Sale on Sunday 29th March after the 9.45 am and 11.15 am Masses in the Hall. Please support them.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL:
Their Easter Play will be on Thursday 26th March at 2pm – All welcome.
SERVERS FOR HOLY WEEK:
If you are an Altar Server and would like to serve on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and/or Easter Sunday, please sign you name and phone number on the list in the Sacristy today. Thank you.
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EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed every Sunday during Lent after the 12.30pm Mass for prayer and adoration until 5.30pm. Please sign up on the rota in the porch so that Our Lord is never left alone.
FEAST OF ST PATRICK:
There will Masses at 8 am, 10 am and 7.30 pm on Tuesday 17th March.
CAFOD:
Thank you very much for your generosity last weekend which amounted to £1,145.
BROWNIE CRAFT SALE:
The Brownies are raising money for their Centenary Charities with a Sale on Sunday 29th March after the 9.45 am and 11.15 am Masses in the Hall. Please support them.
TINS FOR THE HOMELESS:
During Lent we are collecting Tins for the Homeless. Please leave them in the box at the back of the Church – thank you.
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EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Will take place on Sunday afternoons after the 12.30pm Mass until 5.30pm.Please sign the list in the Church Porch to ensure that the Blessed Sacrament is accompanied at all times.
“LORD, THE GIVER OF LIFE” BOOKLET:
Daily meditations and reflections for Lent is available priced £1from the Paper Shop.
CHRIS NAGLE:
Congratulations to Chris, our excellent Scout Leader, who has just been awarded the Jack Petchey Achievement Award for “Outstanding Leader”. This award is only given to leaders and teachers who have encouraged and motivated young people in an exceptional way and brings with it £1,000 for the benefit of the troop. Well done Chris, and many thanks from a grateful Scout Group!!!
PAPER SHOP/SUNDAY MORNING VOLUNTEERS:
Your new rotas are ready for collection.
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MASSES THIS WEEK:
There will be no 8am Masses this week as Fr. Thomas has had to go to India because of the death of his brother. Please remember them both in your prayers.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Will take place on Sunday afternoons after the 12.30pm Mass until 5.30pm.Please sign the list in the Church Porch to ensure that the Blessed Sacrament is accompanied at all times.
CARD SALE:
The lovely ladies from the Paper Shop are holding an extra stall in the Hall next Sunday morning so that you can buy your St. Patrick, Mother’s Day and Easter cards well in advance.
SPECIAL NEEDS:
Our Parish Saturday Club for learning difficulties meets on Saturday 7th March in the Hall between 3 – 5 pm. All are welcome.
NEW BENCH APPEAL:
To date we have received £4,500. Thank you for your generous response. If you would like to make a donation envelopes can be found in the Church Porch.