FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2016:
Parents are reminded of their meeting on Tuesday 2nd February, at 8 pm.  The children meet on Saturday at 10 am, and there is Mass for the whole family on Sunday at 11.15 am.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES/CARITAS DROP IN CENTRE:
The Centre is open every Wednesday in the Parish Hall: 10.30 am –  1 pm.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER/READERS, PAPER SHOP & TEA/COFFEE ROTAS:

All volunteers are asked to collect their new rotas from the paper shop today.  Thank you.

CONFIRMATION COURSE 2016:
This year’s course begins on Monday 29th February with individual appointments.  Please visit the Sacristy today to collect an application form and to make your appointment for the 29th February NB: The date for the Confirmation has changed to 29th April.

CONFIRMATION CATECHISTS:
Urgently needed to help with this year’s Confirmation programme.  This would require two hours on a Saturday afternoon for six weeks starting on the 12th March.  Please contact the Parish Office if you are able to help – thank you.

MASS OFFERINGS:
The Diocese currently regulates the suggested minimum for donations or offerings for a Mass at £10.

BAPTISM APPLICATIONS:

February’s course begins on Monday 1st, when you are invited to come to the Parish Centre between 7 – 8 pm to complete an application form.

VISIT OF MAYOR OF ENFIELD:

The Worshipful, the Mayor of Enfield, Councillor Patricia Ekechi, who is a Catholic, will be joining us at our 9.45 am, 11.15 am & 12.30 pm Masses this morning.  In this Year of Mercy, she will be speaking about her Charity, ‘Dementia Care’, and appealing for support towards her ‘Mayoral Fund’.  There will be a retiring collection after each Mass.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY VOLUNTEERS:

Rotas and liturgy sheets are now awaiting collection in the Paper shop.

FOUR SEASONS WINTER DRAW:
The Draw will take place on Sunday 7th February after the 9.45 am Mass in the Parish Hall.  Subscriptions should be in  by Saturday 6th.  New members are required to maintain the viability of the Draw. Enrolment Forms are available from the paper shop.

BEAVER SCOUT COLONY:
Our Beavers are looking for new recruits!  Open to ages 6-8, they meet on Mondays, 5.15 - 6.15 pm in the Parish Hall.  Please contact, Claire, Beaver Leader, via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or leave your details with the Parish Office.

PILGRIMAGE OF OUR PARISH IN THE YEAR OF MERCY:
During this Year of Mercy each Parish of our Diocese is invited to cross the Holy Door of Westminster Cathedral and make a pilgrimage through the ‘Way of Mercy’.  Our Parish will make this pilgrimage on Saturday 20th February.  Meet outside Westminster Cathedral at 1.45 pm or we can travel together from Arnos Grove at 12.50 pm.  If you would like to participate please sign up on the sheet at the back of the Church.

JANUARY SALE:

Many thanks to all those who donated, helped and supported the Sale.  We raised £1,360, which will go towards paying for the new curtains in the Big Hall - a great result. The winning raffle numbers are on the notice board and prizes can be claimed from the Paper Shop during opening hours.  The winner of Paddington Bear was Christine Murphy.  A very big thanks to everyone – Janet Butterworth.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT:

If you would like to meet with one of our Bereavement support volunteers please fill out a form available in the Porch or contact the Parish Office.