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ASH WEDNESDAY:
Mass will be at 8 am, 10 am and 7.30 pm on Wednesday, 17th February.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK:
There will be Mass on Saturday, 20th February at 2.30 pm, followed by refreshments in the Hall. Please note that there will be no 10 am Mass that day.
CONFIRMATION MASS OF ENROLMENT:
Sunday 21st February 11.15am
THANKSGIVING FOR MATRIMONY:
If you would like to attend the special Mass at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 22nd May for those who are celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th and 60th anniversary this year, please leave your name, address, wedding date and some contact details with the office. Thank you.
FR. KEVIN, DN. VINCENT AND FR. THOMAS will be away from 23rd February until 3rd March.
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BORN FOR THIS Good Friday:
Thanks to everyone who expressed interest in taking part in the Good Friday musical liturgy, “Born For This”. It is not too late to sign up. Please complete the form at the back of the church and place it in the box. Alternatively, just turn up for the first meeting on Tuesday 9 February at 7.45pm in the Parish Hall. Musicians please bring instruments.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES FEAST DAY:
There will be a special Mass on Thursday, February 11th at 10 am, which will be attended by the children of our school.
THANKSGIVING FOR MATRIMONY:
There is a special Mass at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 22nd May for those who are celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th and 60th anniversary this year. Please leave your name, address, wedding date and some contact details with the office as soon as possible if you would like to go.
VALENTINE’S DAY LUNCH:
Please note, that because of the Lunch next Sunday, there will be no Coffee morning after Mass.
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CONFIRMATION 2010:
Candidates meeting on Wednesday 3rd February at 7 pm in the Parish Hall.
VALENTINE’S DAY LUNCH:
Sunday 14th February at 1.15pm. Some tickets still remain at £14 each for a three course lunch including wine.
HAITI EMERGENCY APPEAL:
Many thanks to all those who helped and supported the January Sale.We raised £1,731, plus the £2,449 collected in Church, making a tremendous total of £4,180 towards the Haiti Appeal Fund. Please check your raffle tickets, winning numbers are on the Church notice board and prizes can be claimed from the Parish Office – Thank you, Janet Butterworth.
FEBRUARY BAPTISM COURSE:
Please come to the Parish Hall to complete your application form between 7 – 8 pm on Monday 8th February. Part two follows on Monday 15th.
BERNADETTE CLUB:
Meets on Friday, February 5th at 2 pm in the Parish Hall.
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CONFIRMATION 2010:
Candidates meeting on Wednesday 27th January at 7 pm in the Parish Hall.
VALENTINE’S DAY LUNCH:
Sunday 14th February at 1.15pm. Three course lunch and wine, at £14 per head. Tickets on sale today. All proceeds towards the Sanctuary flooring.
LINNETTE VINCE RIP:
The Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday 26th January at 10am.
TOMMY CLEARY RIP:
The Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday 27th January at 10am.
MARIA DE CESARE RIP:
The Requiem Mass is on Thursday 28th January at 12.45pm in Italian.
FLOWER ROTAS:
Now ready for collection in the Paper Shop. Anyone who would like to join the rota is invited to leave their details in the office.
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FAIR TRADE SAVINGS PASSED ON
When big supermarkets have Fair Trade food as loss leaders the parish Fair Trade stall stocks up so we still make a profit for Cafod and pass on half the savings to you as you will see in the hall today.
LINNETTE VINCE RIP:
The Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday 26th January at 10am.
SONGS OF PRAISE:
At Manor Drive Methodist church, 4 pm this evening, 17th January. A warm welcome awaits everyone.
JANUARY SALE:
Will take place on 23rd/24th January after the evening Mass on Saturday and the Sunday morning Masses.As always I have lovely hats, gloves and scarves etc at great prices. If you can donate any gifts, books, toys, DVDs and CDs etc or raffle prizes I will be most grateful. Cakes on the day will be a big help.Items can be bought to the office during Opening Hours. Other queries, please ring Janet Butterworth on 01707 664843.All proceeds will go towards the Sanctuary flooring fund. Do please come along for a great bargain – Janet.
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MASS TIMES:
Please note Mass times are back to normal next week with 8 am Masses on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
FAIR TRADE STALL:
The first Fair Trade stall of 2010 is in the hall after Mass next Sunday morning and Saturday evening. Please take a look!
JANUARY SALE:
Will take place on 23rd/24th January after the evening Mass on Saturday and the Sunday morning Masses.As always I have lovely hats, gloves and scarves etc at great prices. If you can donate any gifts, books, toys, DVDs and CDs etc or raffle prizes I will be most grateful. Cakes on the day will be a big help.Items can be bought to the office during Opening Hours. Other queries, please ring Janet Butterworth on 01707 664843.All proceeds will go towards the Sanctuary flooring fund. Do please come along for a great bargain – Janet.
TINS FOR THE HOMELESS:
Thank you very much for you donations of tins for the homeless which have now been distributed.
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ALTAR SERVERS:
Please collect any remaining rotas for the next season. They are not being posted this time.
2010 PARISH DIARIES:
Please take one from the Paper Shop. Whilst stocks last!!
JANUARY SALE:
Just a short note to say that the January Sale will take place in the Parish Hall on 23rd/24th January. We will be most grateful for any saleable items. More news in the New Year. Thank you – Janet Butterworth.
THANK YOU:
A Very Big Thank you to all those volunteers who helped in any way prepare for the Christmas celebrations in the Church. Also a Very Big Thank you to all those volunteers who help all year round.
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EPIPHANY DINNER & PARTY:
There will be a Dinner in the Parish Hall on Sunday 3rd January, for all those who will be alone over Christmas. If you, or anyone you know would like to come, please sign your name on the list in the Porch to give an indication for catering or phone Mavis on 8367-6016.
ALTAR SERVERS:
Please collect any remaining rotas for the next season. They are not being posted this time.
2010 PARISH DIARIES:
Please take one from the Paper Shop. Whilst stocks last!!
JANUARY SALE:
Just a short note to say that the January Sale will take place in the Parish Hall on 23rd/24th January. We will be most grateful for any saleable items. More news in the New Year. Thank you – Janet Butterworth.
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EPIPHANY DINNER & PARTY:
There will be a Dinner in the Parish Hall for all those who will be alone over Christmas. If you will be alone or know of someone who is alone please write your name on the list in the Porch to give an indication for catering or phone Mavis on 8367-6016.
LAY MINISTERS:
If you will be around at Christmas please sign up on the lists in the Porch. Thank you.
ALTAR SERVERS:
If you will be around at Christmas, there are lists in the Sacristy where you can indicate when you are available to serve – Thank you. Please also collect your new rotas – they are in the sacristy and will not be sent by post this time.
JANUARY SALE:
Just a short note to say that the January Sale will take place in the Parish Hall on 23rd/24th January. We will be most grateful for any saleable items. More news in the New Year. Thank you – Janet Butterworth.
READERS ROTAS & CLEANERS ROTAS:
Please collect from the Paper Shop.
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ADVENT TALKS:
The last talk is on 15th December at 7.30 pm and covers “The Birth of Jesus in St Matthew’s Gospel” presented by Fr Kevin. All are welcome.
CRISIS AT CHRISTMAS:
The Brownies say a big thank to you to everyone for the toothbrushes and socks that were donated last Sunday. You are all very generous!
MENCAP COFFEE MORNING:
Many thanks to all who generously supported this event – a total of £412.30 will be sent to Barnet Mencap. A list of raffle prizes is on the notice board – please claim from the Office. NB. There are also two prizes from the Sick and Retired Priest’s raffle, which raised £220, to be claimed from the office. Results are on the Hall notice board. Thanks to you all!
PAPER SHOP AND SUNDAY MORNING VOLUNTEERS:
Please collect as soon as you can. Thank you.
READERS ROTAS:
Please collect from the Paper Shop.
CLEANERS ROTAS:
Please collect from the Paper Shop.
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ADVENT TALKS:
The second Advent talk on Tuesday 8th December at 7.30pm is “The Birth of Jesus in St Luke’s Gospel” by Fr. Tom. This and the other talks will be a good spiritual preparation for Christmas and will help us to deepen our understanding of our Saviour’s birth.
RCIA:
The ‘Rite of Welcome’ for the members of the RCIA Group who are thinking about joining the Catholic Church will be on Sunday 13th December at the 9.45am Mass.
PRAYING FOR THE SICK:
Prayers are offered for all the sick at every Mass on Sunday. Unless we are asked to do otherwise, names of sick people are mentioned for four weeks and then transferred to the Newsletter for four weeks. All previous prayer intentions are on the website.
PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES 2010:
There are a few still to collect. Any potential members are asked to take a form from the church lobby.