THIS WEEK IS THE OCTAVE OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY:
As the name suggests, this is a time of prayer when we unite our own intentions with those of the Lord Jesus who, before his death and resurrection, prayed for the unity of his followers. Children from our primary school (Year 1 and Year 4) will join us at 10 am Mass this Thursday morning to lead us in a special Mass for unity and reconciliation. The Mass will be followed by Benediction.

FORTHCOMING CELEBRATIONS:   
Saturday, 2nd February, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas), the 10 am Mass will include the blessing of candles.

Monday, 4th February, the 10 am Mass, will be followed by St Blaise's blessing on throats. (NB Throats will not be blessed on the Sunday).

Monday, 11th February, 10 am Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes (including the primary school) followed by tea, coffee and cakes in the church hall for parishioners.

HELP OUR SCHOOL WIN £4,000!
Our school is currently one of three charities competing to win £4,000 from Tesco to transform our reception playground.  Please help us win by getting a token in store and voting for us.  Open until 28th February.  Thank you!

RCIA:
There is a meeting on Sunday, 27th January at 2 pm for the RCIA candidates who have signed up for the course.

DARIA WRIGHT RIP:
The Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday 22nd January at 10 am. May she rest in peace.

ALMA CLEUR RIP:
Alma’s Requiem will take place on Wednesday 23rd January at 10 am.  May she rest in peace.

AIDAN CLERKIN RIP:
The body will be received into the church on Thursday, 24th January at 6 pm, and the Requiem will follow on Friday 25th at 10 am.  May he rest in peace.    

EILEEN KELLY RIP:
The Requiem Mass will take place on Friday 1st February at10am.. May she rest in peace.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES PRIMARY SCHOOL:
We are currently in the process of recruiting a new Headteacher for our primary school here at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, for September 2019.  Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school in advance of application.  Please call the School Office on 020 8361 0767 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Application Packs are available from www.ololschool.enfield.sch.uk  or from the school office by telephone or email.  The full advert can be viewed at https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/headteacher-enfield-1147836 and on the noticeboard outside the church doors.

CONFIRMATION CATECHISTS MEETING:
There is a meeting on Tuesday, 22nd January at 7.30 pm for our Confirmation catechists.  Anyone who is interested in joining the team is also welcome to come along.

DIOCESAN LOURDES MASS:
On 9th February at 2 pm in Westminster Cathedral, and will include the Sacrament of the Sick.  All are welcome and if anyone would like to attend in a wheelchair they are asked to let us know, so that the Cathedral

SUNDAY MORNING REFRESHMENT ROTAS:
Volunteers please collect your new rota from the Paper Shop today.

COUNTERS ROTA:
New rotas are available for collection from the Paper Shop today.

JANUARY SALE 2019:
Our Sixteenth January Sale will take place in the Parish Hall this weekend 19th/20th January. Please do pop in and grab a bargain.

TEA GROUP:
There is a meeting on Wednesday 30th January at 7 pm for all volunteers.  Please come along to find out more about the group if you would like to get involved.