CHURCH CLEANING:
Can you spare just over an hour one Monday a month after the 10 am Mass?  This is both a rewarding and important job as we have a lovely well looked after church, and it needs to be kept that way.  Please give this serious consideration.  Please call Eileen Nagle on 8882 0379 for more information.  Thank you.

CONFIRMATION:
Candidates are reminded of their Retreat Day which takes place in the Parish Hall on Sunday 2nd March from  1 pm.  Please remember to bring a packed lunch with you.

PAUL MARGIOTTA:
Paul’s father would like to thank all those parishioners who prayed for Paul during his recent illness – he is now on the road to recovery!

SUNDAY MORNING REFRESHMENTS:
Volunteers are needed to help with the refreshments in the Parish Hall after Mass on Sunday mornings.  You would be on a rota every seven weeks.  If you are able to help or would like to know more, please contact Cecilia Webb after 4 pm on 0208 361 9408 or leave your details with the Parish Office – thank you.

 

THANKSGIVING FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY:
If you are celebrating your 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th or higher wedding anniversary this year, you are invited to attend the Westminster Diocese Thanksgiving Mass on Saturday 7th June.  Please let the Parish Office have your names, address, date of wedding, email address and/or phone number before March 2nd so that you can be sent a personal invitation.

PAPER SHOP:
The Paper shop is open before and after all Masses.  During the cold weather the door may be closed but please do come is as we are open for business as usual.

CONVENT MASS:
There will be Mass at 2, Brookdale on Thursday, 27th February, at 7.30 pm.  All are welcome.

NORTH LONDON HOSPICE:
There will be a coffee morning and sale on Wednesday 26th February at 12, Betstyle Road, between 10 am – 12 noon, in aid of the Hospice.  Do come along, all welcome.

DIOCESAN HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE:
Cardinal Vincent invites us to join him on the 4th Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land between 17th – 25th November 2014.  Price: £1,495 per person sharing a room; £275 single room supplement. For further details and a booking form contact Gerald Daly at the Diocesan Pilgrimage Office: Tel: 020 7798 9173 email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Gill Didino at Tangney Tours Tel: 01732 886666.

PARISH SECRETARY:
An Intern Assistant to the Sub-Administrator is required to provide administrative and secretarial support  at the Cathedral Clergy House.  Applicants should have the ability to work within a small team, to project a friendly and professional manner, and possess excellent communication and MS Office skills. S/he must also be organised and able to work on his/her own initiative. Hours of work: 35 hours per week (flexible) Allowance: £90 per week plus full board and lodging Closing date: 28 February.  Interview date: 18 March.

CARDINAL VINCENT NICHOLS:
There will be two opportunities this week to share in the new Cardinal’s celebrations, both at Westminster Cathedral: 
Mass with Solemn Rite of Welcome on Friday 28th February at 5.30 pm, and Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday 2nd March at 10.30 am.  All are welcome, although seating will be at a premium and you are advised to get there early.

BRICKS FOR BRAINS:
Sponsor a brick and raise funds for the new Sixth Form Centre at Finchley Catholic High School.  See www.finchleycatholic.org.uk or call 8445-0105 for more information.