FR TOM WRITES
This year, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross falls on a Sunday and thus takes on special prominence, drawing our attention more keenly to its meaning. On Good Friday, we venerate the Cross in sorrow, recalling Christ’s suffering and death for the world. Today, however, we look upon it with joy, for the Cross—once a symbol of death—has become the sign of Christ’s victory and the path to our salvation. 

CHURCH CAR PARK
Fr David will hold a meeting about the situation of the church car park next Saturday, 20th September, straight after the 6pm Mass (beginning about 6.40pm). 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2026
If you would like to register your child for the First Holy Communion course please attend one of the following application evenings between 6-8pm: 16th September, 23rd September, 30th September. The cost of the donation will be £40.

VENERAMUS
The next Veneramus evening is on Monday 15th September at 7.30pm in church. The theme this month is St. Carlo Acutis.

FOODBANK
Sadly, the foodbank has now closed down. Please don’t bring any more donations. Thank you to all who have supported the Foodbank by donations or volunteering. 

PARISH OFFICE 
Please note the Parish Office will be closed on Friday this week.

EDUCATION SUNDAY
This Sunday there will be a second collection for the Catholic Education Service. 

DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE IN THE HOLY LAND
Cardinal Nichols has asked for us to remember in our prayers the intention for peace in the Holy Land, and especially for Christians in Gaza. He asks especially that we can keep this intention in our prayers on this coming Monday 15th September, the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.

RENATO FERNANDES RIP
The Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday 18th September at 10am. RIP.

GIFT AID CLAIM
We are about to make our claim for the year 2024/2025. Before we do, we need to ask you if you have moved or stopped paying income tax in this period. If you think this applies to you, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing the office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

BAPTISM REGISTRATIONS
The next Baptism application evening will be on Tuesday 9th September at 6.30pm, in the parish centre.

ALTAR SERVERS
Are you a young person who could help assist at Mass as an altar server? We are always happy to welcome and train new youngsters. Please speak to Fr Tom. 

YOUTH CHOIR
Following a break for summer, our youth choir will begin to meet on Saturdays at 5.15pm. Please encourage 8-14 year olds to join. 

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE 
7th April - 14th April 2026. £789 per person sharing and £924 single room. Includes travel,  B & B and dinner in 4* Hotel with accompanying Priest and services of a local guide.  For further information and forms contact 8361 5392 or 07846 137978.

ST MONICA’S PARISH MARRIAGE COURSE
Will take place on Friday 24th October, 7pm to 9.30pm (evening only) and Saturday 25th October 10am to 4pm. Lunch will be provided. Please call 020 8886 9568 if you would like to attend.

ST ANNE’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS 
Will be holding their ‘OPEN EVENING’ on Monday 29th September 2025 from 6pm to 8pm at the Enfield Campus, 50 London Road, Enfield, EN2 6EL.