THE JANUARY SALE will take place on 19th/20th Jan. after all Masses except 6.30 pm Sunday and has it’s usual fantastic bargains, but we are also asking for donations of unwanted books, DVD’s, CDs, toiletries, toys or any saleable item and raffle prizes.  We would also welcome cakes nearer the day. (Please no second hand clothes or tapes). Items can be brought to the Office DURING OPENING HOURS, other queries, please call Janet on 01707 664843.  All proceeds to the Parish Roof Fund.

PARISH CRB FORMS:
Nicky will be here again on Sunday 20th January between 11.30 - 12.30 pm to collect forms and check ID.  For extra forms or to make other arrangements for collection please call Nicky on 02088822085.  Please make sure you bring all your paperwork with you. 

PARISH ANNIVERSARY DINNER DANCE
Be part of our exciting celebrations on Saturday 9th February at the Penridge Banqueting Suite.  There are still some tickets available at £40 each but hurry! 

THE JANUARY SALE
will take place on 19th/20th Jan. after all Masses except 6.30 pm Sunday and has it’s usual fantastic bargains, but we are also asking for donations of unwanted books, DVD’s, CDs, toiletries, toys or any saleable item and raffle prizes.  (Please no second hand clothes or tapes). Items can be brought to the Office DURING OPENING HOURS, other queries, please call Janet on 01707 664843.  All proceeds to the Parish Roof Fund.

FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAMME - JANUARY:
Parents session: Tuesday 8th January at 8 pm in the Hall.  Children meet on Saturday
12th at 10 am, also in the Hall.  All attend 11.15 am Mass on Sunday 13th. 

PARISH CRB FORMS:
Nicky will be here again on Sunday 20th January between 11.30 - 12.30 pm to collect forms and check ID.  For extra forms or to make other arrangements for collection please call Nicky on 02088822085.  Please make sure you bring all your paperwork with you. 

CAR PARK CLEANING:
Many thanks to those who helped clean the car park.  It looked especially lovely for the Christmas period!

SOLEMNITY OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD:
This takes place on New year’s Day and will be celebrated with a Mass at 12 noon.  There will be a reception afterwards in the parish Hall to which everyone is welcome.

CRIB OFFERINGS:
There will be a collection over the Christmas period beside the crib for the Catholic Children’s Society, which supports needy children in our Diocese.

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO
those of you who carried out the many Parish tasks which helped make our Christmas services very special this year.

The Parish Team wish you all a Very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.

OUR PARISH CHRISTMAS DRAW raised £1,980 towards our Restoration Funds.  Thank you to all who bought tickets and sponsored or donated prizes.  A list of prize winners is in the Church Porch and prizes can be collected from the Parish Office at opening times.  Thanks again for your generous support.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT DURNG ADVENT:
This will take place on Sunday afternoon from 1.30 – 5.30 pm, ending with Benediction.  All of you are welcome.

DINNER DANCE TICKETS
Don’t forget your Dinner Dance tickets - £40 each – for the Parish Celebration, on 9th February 2008, of our 85th Anniversary and the 150th Anniversary of the Apparition at Lourdes.

HOUSE MASS:
This week’s house Mass is being hosted by May and Michael Canavan at 55 Lyndhurst Avenue N.12 at 8 pm on Friday 21st December.  Please call to give an indication of numbers on 8361 3671.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT DURNG ADVENT:
This will take place on Sunday afternoon from 1.30 – 5.30 pm, ending with Benediction.  All of you are welcome.

HOUSE MASS:
This week’s house Mass is being hosted by Irene & Michael Albone at 64 Raleigh Drive at 8 pm on Friday 14th December.  Please call to give an indication of numbers on 8368 7258.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT DURNG ADVENT:
This will take place on Sunday afternoon from 1.30 – 5.30 pm, ending with Benediction.  All of you are welcome.

READERS:
Your new rotas await collection in the Paper Shop today.

TINS FOR THE HOMELESS:
Please place your tins in the box at the back of the Church – thank you.

HOUSE MASS:
This week’s house Mass is being hosted by Jackie Reddington at 14 Arnos Road, at 8 pm on Friday 7th December.  Please call Jackie to give an indication of numbers on 8368 5405.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
This will take place on Sunday afternoon from 1.30 – 5.30 pm, ending with Benediction.  All of you are welcome.

VOLUNTEER’S CHRISTMAS PARTY:
Our Annual Christmas Party, which is given for all of you who help around the Parish during the year, is on Saturday 8th December at 7.30 pm.  Please come!  It’s especially for you, and we very much want to see you there.  This is our way of thanking you for all that you do during the year.

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER:
During Advent there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 1.30pm – 5.30pm on Sundays concluding with Benediction.  However, this can only take place if there is someone present in the Church to stay with the exposed Eucharist.  Please sign your name against the time you can be there on the list in the Porch.

HOUSE MASS:
Fr Damian would like to celebrate a house Mass in different parts of the Parish on the Fridays of Advent.  If you would like to host a Mass for Parishioners in your area please see Fr Damian.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM FOR 2008:
Fr Tom and Fr Damian will sign the applications for OLOL school on the 10th and 11th December from 5.30pm7.30pm.  Please sign up for an appointment in the Parish Hall lobby. You are also asked to hand your self-assessment form to the Presbytery by 3rd December. -

CONFIRMATION 2008:
Those of you who have picked up an application form are reminded that they should be returned in person on either 19th or 20th November between 7 – 8 pm at the Parish Centre, where you will be invited to join the Parish Team for a short chat.  We will be unable to consider any application after these dates.

KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA:
The 9.45 am Mass next Sunday will be a special Mass for the Election of the New Southgate Council with Admission Ceremony and installation of New Members. All welcome.

PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES:
Our new envelopes are ready for collection from the back of the church today.  Please note that they will be in alphabetical order, not numerical order.

SICK AND RETIRED PRIEST’S FUND:
Very many thanks for your generosity last weekend.  A total of £2,400 was collected.  This collection will stay open until the end of the month and donations can be posted through the presbytery letter box – thank you.

NOTES FOR PEWS CONCERT:
Nigel Blomiley says, “My admiration and deep gratitude to the choirs for their work and performances last Saturday.  Special thanks to Amaya Pitharas, Peiro Mattei, Philip Donnelly and Robin Stapleton for their participation and, not least, to the audience and those who donated to our grand total of £651.”

SICK AND RETIRED PRIEST’S FUND:
All money that you give will be used to ensure that sick and elderly Priests receive the care and support that they need.  The fund is entirely dependant on donations and each year more priests need its support.  If you pay tax please complete the Gift Aid Form on the donation envelopes, as this will add 28p to every £1 donated at no extra cost to yourself.

SCOUT GROUP AND BROWNIE PACK:
There will be Church Parade for Remembrance Sunday on November 11th at 9.45 am Mass.  Group members are asked to be at the church by 9.30 am and please wear your poppy if you have bought one.