FR DAVID WRITES
Today in the liturgy we hear about the Lord who comes to visit his people. The Lord, in the form of three mysterious angels, visits Abraham and Sarah by the oak of Mamre. He promises them that they will have a son. In the Gospel, the Lord Jesus visits Martha and Mary. Martha waits on the Lord and Mary listens. Let us open our own hearts and homes to the presence of God. Let us make him welcome and receive his message in the Gospel. In Christ, God has visited his people. He is ‘God-with-us’ and walks beside us through life.
TODAY: SEA SUNDAY COLLECTION
Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all of our lives, but they often work in hazardous conditions. In the last year, more crews have been abandoned by their employers than ever before. Many are still being denied the right to leave their ships for even a short break away. A collection will take place this weekend for the work of Stella Maris.
Alternatively you can donate by visiting www.stellamaris.org.uk/seasunday, or by texting ‘SEA’ to 70460 to donate £5
ST PETER’S ITALIAN CHURCH PROCESSION
The Italian Church procession take place today, Sunday 17 July, at St Peter’s, Clerkenwell, beginning at 3.30pm, followed by the Sagra Italian street fete.
PARISH CENTRE & HALL
We are planning to have the parish centre and hall redecorated, and the kitchen repaired, during the summer break. this work will begin on Monday 1 August and may take up to four weeks. Please note that the hall will be completely out of action during this time, which will mean a suspension of all groups. We have specifically aimed to do this work during the summer holiday to cause minimal disruption to the normal programme. Thank you.
FOOD BANK
We continue to collect non perishable food for the foodbank. We especially need pasta, rice, tins & toiletries. All items can be left in the blue box at the back of church.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations and best wishes to Consiglia Gheno and Daniel McGuile who were married here in church on Friday afternoon.
YEAR 6 LEAVERS’ MASS
The Mass for the children who are leaving our Primary School this year will take place this Tuesday 19 July in the church at 10 am. Congratulations to Year 6 for a great performance in school last week. Fr David enjoyed the dress rehearsal on Monday! We send Year 6 off with good wishes and blessings. We wish all students and pupils are very happy summer holiday!
CATECHISTS FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION
Thank you to those who have volunteered so far—you will hear from us in due course. However, we are still looking for more volunteer catechists. The ministry of catechist is such a special role in the life of the Church. We are looking for new catechists to help in this important work of handing on the faith to our young parishioners. If you would like to help please leave your name and number with the Parish Office.
ADVANCE NOTICE: ASSUMPTION
This year the Feast of the Assumption (normally a holy day on 15 August) will be kept on the weekend of Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August. Monday 15 August will be a normal ferial day.
‘A DAY WITH MARY’
The day with Mary will take place at Our Lady of Muswell Church, Colney Hatch Lane, on Saturday 20 August, beginning at 9.30am.
STATUES IN CHURCH
Can we respectfully ask that parishioners do not place rosaries, candles or other items on the statues themselves. Please put votive candles in the proper stands. Thank you.
WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY
Pope Francis has designated 24th July as the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. We are encouraged to visit the elderly who are most alone at home or in the residences where they are guests. The Holy Father’s message, his catechesis on the theme of old age and the official prayer for the day are available at: http://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/eventi/2022/ii-giornata-mondiale-dei-nonni-e-degli-anziani.html
COST OF LIVING HUB
This useful website is a resource from the London Assembly. It includes information and help for matters such as dealing with debt, claiming benefits, financial management and mental health support. https://www.london.gov.uk/cost-living-hub