FR DAVID WRITES
Last Sunday was a day of prayer in thanksgiving for the harvest. Next Friday, 7 October, is CAFOD Harvest Fast Day. Please see the notice opposite about the collection for CAFOD next weekend. Congratulations and prayers go to Fr Mark Walker, until recently Diocesan Youth Chaplain, who has been appointed Parish Priest of St Aidan’s Parish, East Acton. Many of you will remember Fr Mark who helped our parish a lot during 2018. He and his parents also came with us on our pilgrimage to the Holy Land. We wish him well in his new ministry. I hope you all have a great week ahead and I send you every blessing.
PEGGY FORKAN RIP
Theresa and Sarah would like to thank everyone for all their kind words, heartfelt sympathy and cards following Peggy’s death.
FOOD BANK
Thank you to those who have continually supported the Food Bank collection. Thank you also to those who volunteer their time to help. We continue to collect non perishable food for the foodbank. All items can be left in the blue box at the back of church.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION/CONFIRMATION CATECHISTS VOLUNTEERS
Thank you to those who have applied to volunteer for the above. Please keep an eye on the newsletter in the coming weeks for an introduction meeting.
SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSFER
Wednesday 12 October and Saturday 15 October 5pm-6pm (both evenings) in the entrance of the parish centre. Please bring all paperwork ready and prepared for signing. I hope that parents will think carefully about the special nature, the faith formation and pastoral care, as well as the excellent academic opportunities, that are offered by our wonderful Catholic secondary schools.
CAFOD
Friday 7 October is Harvest Fast Day when we are asked to forego something and donate money saved to help others in need. Your generous response allows CAFOD to tackle some of the problems hitting people hard in other parts of the world as a result of flood, drought, war etc. There will be a collection after the Masses next weekend and envelopes are available at the back of the church.
RCIA (JOURNEY IN FAITH)
If you are interested in becoming a Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith please collect a form from the church porch and return to the Presbytery, either at the parish office or through the letter box by the blue doors. You can also speak to Father Jerome for more information or help.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES PRIMARY SCHOOL
The school is looking for someone to coach our girls in netball. This will be a paid position. Tuesday evenings 3.15—4.30pm term time only. Please contact the school for further information 020 8361 0767 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
BISHOP DOUGLASS SCHOOL CURRICULUM SHOWCASE
Join us for an afternoon of taster lessons and exciting activities for both parents and pupils to enjoy. This is open to all Year 5 and Year 5 pupils and their families.
13th October 4.15—5.45 pm. To book a personal tour of the school, please email
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FOUR SEASONS DRAW
The Draw will take place after the 10 am Mass this Sunday 2nd October. If anyone would like to join the Four Seasons Club please let the Parish Office know. Entry is £3/quarter.
BAPTISM APPLICATIONS
The next date for Baptism applications will be on Wednesday 12th October at 5pm in the Parish Centre.
CHURCH WINDOWS
If you open a window in church for ventilation, please remember to close it again afterwards. Thank you.
BERNADETTE CLUB
We look forward to seeing all our members at the next meeting of the Bernadette Club at 2 pm on Thursday 6 October.