FR DAVID WRITES
Merry Christmas to you all! We had beautiful celebrations here on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. A big thank you to everyone who worked so hard to prepare for and celebrate Christmas here in church—there are many people and ministries involved. Thank you also to you all who bring so much to life of the parish throughout the year. Everyone is very grateful for so much kindness and generosity. May God bless you all and may you continue to celebrate the festive season in your hearts and homes.
PASTORAL LETTER: HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY
This weekend, a pastoral letter from the Cardinal is available for you to take from the back of church, or you can read it on the diocesan website rcdow.org.uk
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS: PLEASE NOTE CAREFULLY
Please don’t come to church if you have any symptoms or have a positive test result. Please wear a face covering in church. Because of the current situation please note that there will be no party in the hall on New Year’s Day after Mass.
THIS WEEK: MASSES AND PARISH OFFICE
The Parish Office will be closed between Christmas and Tuesday 4th January. Weekday Masses this week are at 10am only. Mass on New Year’s Day is at 12 noon (no Vigil Masses on Saturday). Confessions will resume on Saturday 8th January at 3pm. This week we will be taking some rest, and hope you all will be too!
CRIB—CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY
Please consider making a donation at the Crib this Christmas. You will help the CCS provide mental health services, family support and emergency grants.
ISABELLA COLLINS RIP
The Requiem Mass is on Tuesday 4th January at 10 am. May she rest in peace.
CARMEL McBENNETT RIP
The Requiem Mass is on Friday 7th January at 10 am. May she rest in peace.
PRIMARY SCHOOL FORMS
Fr David will be available on Saturday 8th January for any further paperwork to be signed, 5pm-6pm. There is no need to sign up for an appointment on this day—just come along. However, please note that Fr David is not able to sign forms at the back of church after Mass.
CHRISTMAS AT OUR PRIMARY SCHOOL
Well done and thanks to the children and staff who have worked so hard on the Juniors’ Carol Service here in church this week It was a lovely occasion. We hope you all enjoy the Christmas break.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
The school currently has spaces in Reception. If you are interested please contact the school by telephone on: 020 8361 0767 or by email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. For more information please visit the website: www.ololschool.enfield.sch.uk
GIFT AID
If anyone would like to offer Gift Aid (the tax you have paid on the amount you give the parish can be reclaimed from the tax office) please enquire at the Parish Office for a standing order form or a planned giving box. We are currently in the process of making the claim for 2020/21, but we need to know if anyone has either moved house, and/or stopped paying income tax during that year. Please send an email to the Parish Office if this applies to you. Thank you.
THANK YOU
Many thanks to everyone who has kindly brought donations for the Food Bank, especially recently at this important time of year. A reminder that we can only take non-perishable items.
Fr David, Fr Andrew, Fr Johnson, Deacon Ian, and the whole Parish Team send our best wishes and blessings to everyone for a happy & healthy New Year.