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.

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.

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.  

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.

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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