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ADVENT TALKS:
A preparation for Christmas at 8pm in the Upper Meeting Room.

1. Tuesday 1st December - Preparing for the birth of Jesus in St Luke’s Gospel – Deacon Vincent.

2. Tuesday 8th December – The birth of Jesus in St Luke’s Gospel – Fr Tom.

3. Tuesday 15th December – The birth of Jesus in St Matthews’s Gospel – Fr Kevin. 

These talks will be a good spiritual preparation for Christmas and will help us to deepen our understanding of our Saviour’s birth. 

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
This afternoon and every Sunday during Advent from after the 12.30pm Mass until Benediction at 5.30pm.Please sign the lists in the Porch.  If all spaces are not filled Exposition cannot take place.

PILGRIMAGE TO ROME & ASSISI
4TH - 9TH OCTOBER 2010:
More information can be found on the notice board in the church porch.

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PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES:
New Envelopes are now available at the back of the Church.  Please note they are in alphabetical order, so you may not have the same number as last year.  Please take yours today.

PAPER SHOP AND SUNDAY MORNING VOLUNTEERS:
You have all got shiny new rotas waiting for you in the Paper Shop today.  Please collect as soon as you can!  Thank you.

MASS IN THE CONVENT:
All are invited to join the Sisters for Mass on Thursday 26th November at 7.30 pm – at 2, Brookdale.

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FOUR SEASONS AUTUMN DRAW:
Congratulations to our Prize Winners:

1st: Teresa McNamara - £231.
2nd: James Monoghan - £66
3rd: Brian Isaacs - £33.

New members are urgently needed and forms can be found in the Paper Shop.  All proceeds go towards Parish Funds. 

NOVEMBER DEAD ENVELOPES AND LISTS can still be posted through the Presbytery letter box. 

FAIR TRADE STALL:
If you order a Fair Trade Chocolate Advent Calendar on today's stall we guarantee to have them on the first Sunday of Advent, along with quality items suitable for giving on a smaller-than-usual stall. 

‘YOUR KINGDOM COME’ BOOKLETS:
Available in the Paper Shop at £1.  This is our Diocesan Autumn Daily Meditations programme.  

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CONCERT FOR NORTH LONDON HOSPICE 14th NOVEMBER.
Tickets are on sale after all Masses.  For more information call Lourdes on 07956 549955 or Celia on 020 8361 1496. 

FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
The Autumn Draw will take place today, 8th November, after the 9.45am Mass.   

BAPTISM SIGNINGS:
Our November course begins on Monday 9th November between 7 – 8 pm.  Please come to the Hall lobby.  Part two will be next Monday. 

NOVEMBER DEAD ENVELOPES AND LISTS are available from the back of the Church.  Please post completed envelopes through the PresbyteryLetter Box. 

ST MARTHA’S SCHOOL, MEANS-TESTED SCHOLARSHIPS:
St Martha’s is an Independent Catholic School for girls age 11 to 18.  This is an opportunity for up to 100% discount on the school fees  for entry to year 9 or 12 in September 2010.  Contact the Bursar  on 0208 447 4941 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information.

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ALL SOULS:
Mass will be at 8 am, 10 am and 7.30 pm on Monday 2nd November.  The 7.30pm Mass will be offered for the deceased of the Parish and there will be an opportunity to light a candle for your dead relatives and friends.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Parents: Tuesday 3rd November 8 pm.
Children: Sat. 7th November 10 am.
All families: Mass at 11.15 am on Sunday 8th.
Children at non-Catholic schools should also attend on Saturday and Sunday.

BERNADETTE CLUB:
The Club meets on Friday 6th November at 2 pm in the Parish Hall.  New members are always welcome!

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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
Parents meeting is on Tuesday 3rd November at 8pm.  All parents of children who hope to receive Holy Communion in May 2010 should attend.  Saturday 7th November classes for children who hope to receive Communion for the first time in May 2010 and for children who attend non-Catholic Schools.  The next Mass specially for parents and children is at 11.15am on Sunday 8th November. 

FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
The Autumn Draw will take place on Sunday 8th November in the Parish Hall after the 9.45am Mass.  Please pay your subscriptions before Saturday 7th. New members are always welcome, there are application forms in the Paper Shop.
 

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DAVID MADDON:
We welcome David, a student at Allen Hall, who will be spending Sunday mornings with us during term time this year. 

SECONDARY SCHOOL SIGNINGS:
The Priests will be available to sign secondary school transfer forms on Monday 19th October, 6 - 8pm and Tuesday 20th October, 5 - 7pm.  You are asked to book an appointment on the sheets which can be found in the Parish Hall Lobby after all Masses today. 

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY:
Today we have the opportunity to actively support the mission outreach of the Church.  The Church across the world, especially where it is young and poor, depends on our spiritual and material offerings. This is a yearly collection for the Missions.  Please give what you can, and if possible, use the Gift Aid envelopes (at the back of the church).  Many thanks.

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SECONDARY SCHOOL SIGNINGS:
The Priests will be available to sign secondary school transfer forms on Monday 19th October 6 - 8pm and Tuesday 20th October 5 - 7pm.  You are asked to book an appointment on the sheets which can be found in the Parish Hall Lobby  from today after all Masses. Please hand in all completed self assessment forms by midday on Friday 16th October. 

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY:
Next Sunday, Catholics everywhere unite in celebrating World Mission Sunday. Our prayers and donations help support mission projects and Catholic Communities across the world to grow towards self-sufficiency. The Holy Father invites every Catholic to contribute to a special collection next Sunday after all Masses.  Please Gift Aid your donation by using the envelopes found in the Church Porch – thank you. 

PARISH LUNCH:
A Very Big Thank You to all those who supported the Parish Lunch last Sunday. A total of £750 was raised towards the Sanctuary Flooring.

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MASS TIME CHANGE:
Please note that Mass will be at 9am on Wednesday this week. 

SECONDARY SCHOOL SIGNINGS:
The Priests will be available to sign secondary school transfer forms on Monday 19th October 6 - 8pm and Tuesday 20th October 5 - 7pm.  You are asked to book an appointment on the sheets which can be found in the Parish Hall Lobby  from next weekend after all Masses. Please hand in all completed self assessment forms by Friday 16th October. 

MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT:
Thank you to everyone who helped and/or supported the Coffee morning.  A total of £623.73 was raised – thank you.  

PRAYING FOR THE SICK:
If we are asked to pray for someone who is sick, we will pray at Mass for four weeks, and then in the newsletter for a further four weeks.  Please let us know at this point if you wish us to continue.  Thank you. 

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MASS TIMES:
Please note there will be NO 8am Masses for the next two weeks. 

ROTAS AWAITING COLLECTION:
Servers, Readers, Paper Shop volunteers – please collect new rotas from the Paper Shop today. 

CAFOD:
Clare Dixon, from CAFOD, will speak at all Masses this weekend, and the Harvest Fast Day collection will be on Sunday 4th October.  Please take a Fast day envelope home with you today, read Margaret's story and pray and fast in solidarity next Friday.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL:
Open days for prospective parents will be on Thursday 19th November at 9am and Friday 4th December at 9am. 

OCTOBER BAPTISM COURSE:
Begins on Monday 5th October. To complete a form please come to the Parish Hall between 7 – 8 pm.  The second part of the course is on Monday 12th at 7.30 pm.

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PARISH COUNCIL MEETING:
Monday 21st September at 8.15pm in the Small Hall. 

PLAY LEADER REQUIRED FOR OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL:
Lunchtimes between 12 – 1 pm.  For more information, please call the school on 020 8361 0767. 

ROTAS AWAITING COLLECTION:
Servers, Readers, Paper Shop volunteers – please collect new rotas from the Paper Shop today. 

CAR PARK CLEANING:
Saturday 26th September from 8.30am.   NEW volunteers most welcome – thank you. 

FAIR TRADE STALL:
After the Summer break the Parish Fair Trade stall is open today after the Saturday 6.30pm Mass and Sunday morning Masses. 

CAFOD:
There will be speaker from CAFOD at all Masses next weekend, and the Harvest Fast Day collection will be on Sunday 4th October.