PALM SUNDAY:
Palms will be distributed and blessed at all Masses next weekend.  The 9.45 am Mass will begin in the courtyard next to the Hall.

HOLY WEEK:
Holy Week begins next Sunday.  Please see the reverse of this newsletter for all the times of Masses, confessions and other celebrations in Holy Week.

PENITENTIAL SERVICES:
Our Lenten Services, with individual confessions, will take place on Tuesday, 20th March at 2.30 pm and 7 pm.

GOOD FRIDAY CHILDREN’S LITURGY:
Children who would like to lead or read in our Children’s Service at 11.30 am on Good Friday are invited to a short rehearsal this Saturday at 12 noon in the church.

PARISH OFFICE:
The Office is closed on Wednesday of this week.

CONFIRMATION 2018:
The next session of our course is on Saturday 24th March at 4.50 pm in the Hall.  Mass will follow at 6.30 pm.

AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED:  
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) are holding an awareness and fundraising Sunday this weekend.  Find out more about the charity and how you can support them at each Mass and by coming to the Parish Hall on Sunday morning.  Please also collect a prayer card and leaflet at the back of the church.  Thank you.

FAIR TRADE AT EVERY MASS:
Easter eggs that have been ordered will be available after every Mass on Palm Sunday.

PRAY FOR PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS:
Pray the Rosary for persecuted Christians throughout the world every Sunday at 10.45 am.

THE YOUNG ADULT GROUP:
This is for young people, aged 15+, to come along to share ideas and have friendly debate within an enjoyable informal setting. A chance to explore your Christian faith and have thought provoking discussions. New members are always welcome. Next meeting is after the 6.30 pm Mass on Palm Sunday, 25th March.

ADULT FORMATION GROUP:
You are invited to an Adult Formation Group beginning on Thursday 22nd March, starting with agape food at 7.30 pm, and followed by a talk & discussion on “The First Commandment” at 8 pm. Venue is the Small Hall in the parish centre. Please bring food to share.

VINCENZO CASTELLANO RIP:
The Requiem Mass takes place on  Wednesday 21st March at 10 am. May he rest in peace.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL:
Our primary school has secured a slot in Asda’s (Southgate) green token scheme, giving the school the chance to win £500 towards much needed resources.  So, if you are in Asda, please ask your cashier for some green tokens and drop them in the ‘Our Lady of Lourdes’ blue slot.

THE PASSAGE BIG GIVE:
The Passage, working with homeless people, is raising funds through the Big Give from 12 noon on Thursday 22nd March – 12 noon on Thursday 29th March.  Double your Donation, Double your impact.  This is a matched giving scheme for online donations.  For more information ring Andrew Hollingsworth 020 7592 1856 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
www.thebiggive.org.uk/thepassage

PENNIES FOR PEACE:
Please bring your ‘Pennies’ next weekend and leave in the Pax Christi Basket on the Sanctuary – thank you.