SATURDAY CATECHISM CLASSES:
If you would like your child to make their First Holy Communion and they attend a Non Catholic school, please collect an application form from the Paper Shop.  They must be at least six years old by the 31st August 2008.   

CATECHIST NEEDED:
To help the children who attend non Catholic schools to prepare for First Holy Communion.  This will involve a commitment of one Saturday morning a month during term time.  If you can help please contact the office – thank you 

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING:
This Monday, September 8th, at 8.15 pm in the Small Hall.  If you haven’t received your minutes of the last meeting by email, please check the yellow folder in the Paper shop.   

BERNADETTE CLUB OUTING:
Don’t forget that the coach for the outing on 2nd September will be leaving the church car park at 12 noon sharp! Please don’t forget to bring a packed lunch. Our next meeting is on Friday 5th September at 2 pm in the Hall as usual.

ENFIELD DEANERY TALKS:
Edmund Adamus will give three talks on “Towards a Civilisation of Love” at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St George, 45 London Rd, Enfield EN2 6DS.

“Man and Woman he Created Them” - theology of the body - 24 Sep 2008.

Smart Loving - The Gift of Self in Marriage - 1 Oct 2008.

Virtues for Life - Raising our Children in Christ - 15 Oct 2008.

Talks will start at 7.30.  Everyone interested is invited. For more information, please contact Ausra Karaliute This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
Congratulations to the winners of the Summer Draw:

1st £260.40 – George and Margaret Fernandes.
2nd £74.40 – Rita Nolan.
3rd £37.20 – Marie Burguette.

New members are always welcome.  Application forms can be found in the Paper Shop. 

PENNIES FOR PEACE:
Please bring your jars of spare pennies for Pax Christi next Sunday.  You are asked to leave them in the PAX basket, which you will find on the Sanctuary, and not unattended in the body of the church.  Many thanks. 

PARISH OFFICE:
Next week the Office will be closed every day except Friday, when it will be open from 9 am – 1 pm.  Visitors are reminded that entry to the Office is through the Hall door – you are asked to use the intercom even if the Hall door is open.  Many thanks. 

PARISH HALL:
The painting is coming along very well and we hope the Hall will be back in action very soon. 

FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
The Summer Draw will take place on Sunday 17th August after the 9.45 am Mass.  Members are reminded that subscriptions should be in by Saturday 16th August. 

FLOWER ARRANGERS:
Please collect your new rotas today from the Paper Shop.

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION:
This is on Friday, August 15th, and is a Holy Day of Obligation.  Mass times are at 8 am, 10 am and 7.30 pm. 

PARISH HALL:
This is now being painted and is closed to ALL USERS until further notice.  The painters expect to take at least three weeks. 

FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
The Summer Draw will take place on Sunday 17th August after the 9.45 am Mass.  Members are reminded that subscriptions should be in by Saturday 16th August.

CHURCH DECORATING:
The painting has now been completed and our new benches will be arriving shortly.  The decorators have now moved on to the Parish Hall which will be out of use until September. 

SUNDAY MORNING REFRESHMENT & PAPER SHOP VOLUNTEERS:
Please collect your new rotas from the Paper shop today. 

POUND A MONTH DRAW:
The Summer Draw will take place on Sunday 17th August after the 9.45 am Mass.  Members are reminded that subscriptions should be in by Saturday 16th August. 

CHURCH DECORATING:
All weekday 10am Masses this week will be in the Parish Hall. 

SEAMUS O’SHEA RIP:
Seamus’ body will be brought into church on Wednesday 30th July at 7 pm,  and the Requiem will follow at 10 am on 31st July.  

FRANK NOLAN RIP:
Frank’s body will be brought into church on Thursday 31st July at 7 pm, and the Requiem will take place on Friday 1st August at 10 am. 

THANK YOU:
Many thanks to those of you who came to the Coffee Morning at 12, Betstyle last week.  You helped raise £392 for the North London Hospice.

CHURCH DECORATING:
All weekday 10 am Masses this week will be in the Parish Hall

WORLD YOUTH DAY, SYDNEY:
To follow the adventures of Fr. Damian and the Young Adults in Sydney try: www.rcdow.org.uk/youth/wyd

ANNUAL MISSION APPEAL:
A very big thank you from the White Fathers for your generosity last weekend.  A total of £1,845was donated – thank you once again. 

ANNUAL PROCESSION OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL:
This afternoon, Sunday 20th July at St. Peter’s Italian Church, Clerkenwell, with events from 1.30 pm.  For details see www.italianchurch.org.uk.  

BAPTISM APPLICATIONS:
Parents who signed up for the Baptism course are reminded to attend tomorrow evening Monday 14th July at 7.30 pm in the Small Hall. 

PARISH BARBEQUE:
Our annual, much anticipated Parish BBQ will take place next Saturday, 19th July, from after the 6.30 pm Mass.  Tickets are on sale after all Masses this weekend, £6 for adults, £2 children.  If you miss your ticket at church, call Joe on 07773 808156.  Thanks. 

CHURCH DECORATING:
Please note that all our weekday 10 am Masses this week will be in the Parish Hall.

PARISH BARBEQUE:
Our annual, much anticipated Parish BBQ will take place on Saturday 19th July from after the 6.30 pm Mass.  Tickets are on sale after all Masses this weekend. 

ANNUAL MISSION APPEAL:
This is our Diocesan appeal for the missions, which this year is being taken by the White Fathers.  Fr. Aylward Shorter will be speaking at all Masses today.  Please be as generous as you can. The White Fathers are an international team of priests, brothers and lay associates from Africa, Britain and many other countries.  Building up small Christian communities with the help of local organizations, the White Fathers work in partnership with the Church in Africa.

ANNUAL MISSION APPEAL:
This is our Diocesan appeal for the missions, which this year is being taken by the White Fathers.  Fr. Aylward Shorter will be here next weekend, 5th/6th July, to speak to us all.  Please be as generous as you can. 

NOTE FOR YOUR DIARIES:
Our annual, much anticipated Parish BBQ will take place on Saturday 19th July from after the 6.30 pm Mass.  Tickets will be on Sale from today after all Masses. 

OUR KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA GROUP
are holding a Quiz Night on Saturday 5th July from 7.30 pm.  Entrance is £10, which includes a fish and chip supper (bring your own drinks).  Offers of raffle prizes would be most welcome.  Tickets are on sale after all Masses today, and a good time is guaranteed for all!  All profits will go to homeless charities.