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MISSION TODAY:
The Summer edition of the magazine of the APF missionaries is available free in the paper shop.  Please take a copy. 

CATHOLIC LIFE:
This is a monthly magazine, on sale in the Paper Shop, with interesting articles of a Catholic nature.  This month’s issue carries an interview with Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor. 

FAIR TRADE CHOCOLATE PRICE CRUNCH:
Next Sunday's stall has just 40 boxes of luxury Belgian chocolates, originally £4, now £1.  Popular, proven flavours. Apprentice finalists aren't in our league!  Regular items also in stock. 

CEMETERY MASS:
Many thanks to all those who helped with the Mass at the Cemetery last weekend.

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COMBONI MISSIONARIES APPEAL:
This weekend we welcome Fr. Paul Felix.  Fr Paul will preach at all the Masses this weekend and there will be second collection after all the Masses for the Work of the Comboni Missionaries.  Please be as generous as you can.  Thank you.

Founded by Bishop Daniel Comboni, the Comboni Missionaries - Sisters, Brothers, Priests and Lay Associates - are committed to witnessing to the Gospel amongst those disadvantaged by injustice, poverty and discrimination in more than forty-six countries throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.

ST JOSEPH’S PASTORAL CENTRE:
Part time vacancies for Outreach Co-ordinators and Tutors have arisen at the Centre in Hendon.  If you would like to know more, please contact Sue on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tel. 020 8202 3999 or have a look at their website:  www.stjoseph.org.uk. 

SPIRIT IN THE CITY:
The West End Catholic Churches in London invite you to come and celebrate the Spirit in the City from 11 – 13 June.   More info: www.spiritinthecity.org.   Tel: 020 7025 1596.

MRS RITA MANUELPILLAI  RIP
The body will be received into church on Wednesday, June 10th at 5.30 pm, followed by the Requiem on Thursday at 10 am. 

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CEMETERY MASS:
The annual Cemetery Mass will take place at 11.00am on Saturday 6th June in Brunswick Park Road Cemetery near the Statue of Our Lady of Lourdes.  Volunteers are needed, eg. Eucharistic Ministers, servers and people to lead the singing.  If you are able to help please sign the list in the Church Porch – thank you. 

We also need help to take chairs from the church to the Cemetery and back again.  If you have a van or a large car and are able to help, please speak to Fr. Kevin today.  We will need to start moving chairs at about 10.00am. 

If you think you’ll definitely need to sit down it might be a good idea to bring a folding chair with you – and hats/umbrellas in case it is hot! 

MASS WITH THE NEW ARCHBISHOP:
His Grace, Archbishop Vincent Nichols will celebrate Mass on Tuesday 2nd June at 7.30pm in the Parish Church of S. Edward the Confessor, Finchley Road, Golders Green.  All are welcome. 

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BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY MASSES:
Please note there will be one Mass only on Monday 25th May at 10am.The Church will be closed after this Mass. 

CEMETERY MASS:
The annual Cemetery Mass will take place at 11.00am on Saturday 6th June in Brunswick Park Road Cemetery near the Statue of Our Lady of Lourdes.  Volunteers are needed to help.  We need Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Servers, Collectors and people to lead the singing.  If you are able to help please sign the list in the Church Porch – thank you. 

CAR PARK CLEANING:
Will take place on Saturday 30th May from 9am.  Volunteers are desperately needed so if you can spare an hour please turn up with a broom – thank you.

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THE FEAST OF THE ASCENSION will be celebrated next Sunday, 24th May. 

FAIRTRADE:
More and more fair trade is appearing in supermarkets thanks to demand created by small parish stalls like ours.  A prize to everyone who spots the new food (absolutely no need to buy it) on our May Fair Trade Stall today. 

ROOM TO LET:
A double room for a single person in Betstyle Road.  For more information, please call Angela on 8368 4025. 

SATURDAY CLUB FOR LEARNING DIFFICULTIES/SPECIAL NEEDS:
The club is meeting on Saturday 23rd May in the Parish Hall from 3pm-5pm.All welcome for an afternoon of activities.  For details, please contact Libby on 07960 226421. 

WEEF COLLECTION:
Your donation now stands at £2,708 so thank you all very much.  If you would still like to make a donation, there are envelopes at the back of the church. 

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ROOM TO LET:
A double room for a single person in Betstyle Road.  For more information, please call Angela on 8368 4025. 

FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
The Spring £1 a month draw will take place on Sunday 10th May.  Subscriptions need to be in by 9th May.  The draw will take place after the 9.45am Mass in the Hall.  Application forms are available in the Paper Shop for new members. 

FINCHLEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL:
Kevin Hoare, the Head teacher, is retiring at the end of the summer after over thirty years service.  For tickets to attend a Thanksgiving Mass on 18th June, please call Mrs Fran Kelly at the School (8445 0105).  

BAPTISM COURSE:
The May course continues on Monday 11th at 7.30 pm in the Small Hall. 

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BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY:
Please note there will be one Mass only on May 4th at 10am after which the Church will be closed . 

BENCHES:
Now that our new Benches are in place we would like to keep them looking nice for as long as possible.We would ask parents not to allow their children to use pens or hard toys on them as these will mark the benches.  Thank you. 

FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
The Spring £1 a month draw will take place on Sunday 10th May.  Subscriptions need to be in by 9th May.  The draw will take place after the 9.45am Mass in the Hall.  Application forms are available in the Paper Shop for new members. 

GEORGE MANN RIP:
The Requiem Mass is on Tuesday 5th May at 10am. 

BAPTISM COURSE:
Signing date is May 5th from 7.15 – 8 pm, and the Course continues on Monday 11th May at 7.30 pm in the Small Hall. 

LORETO COLLEGE SUMMER FAYRE:
Sunday 10th May from 11.30am.See notice board for further details. 

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CARD SALE:
The Ladies from the Paper Shop will be in the Parish Hall today after the 8.30am, 9.45am and 11.15am Masses. 

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING:
Monday 27th April at 8.15 pm.  If you didn’t get your minutes by email, there are some in the Paper Shop. 

BENCHES:
Now that our new Benches are in place we would like to keep them looking nice for as long as possible.We would ask parents not to allow their children to use pens or hard toys on them as these will mark the benches.  Thank you. 

FOUR SEASONS DRAW:
The Spring £1 a month draw will take place on Sunday 10th May.  Subscriptions need to be in by 9th May.  The draw takes place after the 9.45am Mass in the Hall.  Application forms are available in the Paper Shop for new members.

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PEGGY HARRISION RIP:
The body will be brought into church on Monday 20th April at 7 pm, and the Requiem will follow on Tuesday at 10 am.

MOTHERS AND TODDLERS:
Our twice weekly (term-time) Mothers and Toddlers meetings start again on Tuesday 21st April, but due to the funeral this particular session will finish early at 10.30 am.

THE BROWNIE SALE:
There are still some prizes to be collected – please check your raffle tickets and enquire at the Office during opening times.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
The last sessions of the course will be this week – parents meet on Tuesday 21st April at 8 pm and children meet on Saturday 25th April at 10 am in the Big Hall.

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THE BROWNIE SALE:
There are still some prizes to be collected – please check your raffle tickets and enquire at the Office during opening times. 

PARISH OFFICE:
Will be open on Tuesday and Friday of this coming week from 9 am – 1 pm. 

MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK:
There will be daily Mass from Monday to Friday at 10 am, after which the Church will be closed.  Mass is also on Saturday morning at 10 am and the weekend masses are as normal. 

FAIR TRADE STALL:
If you gave up chocolate for Lent and are looking for something better than ordinary Easter egg chocolate you will be happy to know that the Fair Trade stall is open next weekend with fairly traded quality chocolate.  

“UNDERSTANDING CAFOD” TRAINING DAY - SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 2009
Have you ever wanted to know more about how CAFOD chooses and works with partners overseas and utilises your valuable donations?   Or how we relate to the UK government? This day answers all those questions and more and is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about CAFOD and how they can get involved. Please contact CAFOD, if you would like further details or wish to reserve a place, on 0208 449 6970, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or you can speak to Michael McGowan (our Fair Trade stall keeper) on 8888 1276.

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HOLY WEEK TIMETABLE:

Monday 6th April.
Penitential Services at 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm 

Tuesday 7th April.
Chrism Mass in Westminster Cathedral at Noon
Confessions 6.30 – 7.30 pm
Third Lent Talk 7.30 pm 

Wednesday 8th April
Requiem Mass at 10 am for John Gordon Darrer    RIP
Confessions 11 – 11.30 am 

Maundy Thursday 9th April.
Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 8 pm followed by the
Watch of the Passion until 10 pm. 

Good Friday 10th April.
Confessions 10 – 10.30 am
11.30 am   Stations of the Cross
3 pm          The Passion
7 pm          The Seven Last Words            
                 (Haydn) 

Holy Saturday 11th April.
8.30 pm   The Easter Vigil 

Easter Sunday 12th April. 
Mass at 8.30 am                
9.45 am              
11.15 am      
and 12.30 pm.

The church will close after the 12.30 pm Mass and there will be No Evening Mass.