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STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
Will take place every Friday at 10.30 am and 7.30 pm.  Groups or individuals are needed to lead the Friday evening Stations.  Please sign the list in the Church Porch if you or your group would like to volunteer.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
This will take place on the first three Sundays in Lent from 1.30 – 5.30 pm.  Please sign the list in the Church Porch if you are able to watch.

JOSEPH (JERRY) WATKINS RIP:
The Requiem will take place on Monday, 3rd March, at 10 am.

MARCH BAPTISM COURSE:
The first part of the course will take place on Monday 3rd between 7 – 8 pm, when you are invited to come to the Parish Centre to complete an application form.  The second part of the course is at 7.30 pm on Monday 10th March.

BERNADETTE CLUB:
Meets on Friday, 7th March, at 2 pm in the Parish Hall.  New members are always welcome.

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CHURCH CLEANING:
Can you spare just over an hour one Monday a month after the 10 am Mass?  This is both a rewarding and important job as we have a lovely well looked after church, and it needs to be kept that way.  Please give this serious consideration.  Please call Eileen Nagle on 8882 0379 for more information.  Thank you.

CONFIRMATION:
Candidates are reminded of their Retreat Day which takes place in the Parish Hall on Sunday 2nd March from  1 pm.  Please remember to bring a packed lunch with you.

PAUL MARGIOTTA:
Paul’s father would like to thank all those parishioners who prayed for Paul during his recent illness – he is now on the road to recovery!

SUNDAY MORNING REFRESHMENTS:
Volunteers are needed to help with the refreshments in the Parish Hall after Mass on Sunday mornings.  You would be on a rota every seven weeks.  If you are able to help or would like to know more, please contact Cecilia Webb after 4 pm on 0208 361 9408 or leave your details with the Parish Office – thank you.

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CHURCH CLEANING:
Can you spare just over an hour one Monday a month after the 10 am Mass?  This is both a rewarding and important job as we have a lovely well looked after church, and it needs to be kept that way.  Please give this serious consideration.  Thank you.  Please call Eileen Nagle on 8883 0379 for more information.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL:
The SVP are distributing 10,000 Vinnie Packs containing cold weather essentials to the homeless this winter. They would be very grateful if you could sponsor packs at a suggested donation of £3 per pack. Donations can be sent to Vinnie Packs, PO Box 72264, London SW1P 9EZ with cheques made out to SVP or go to virginmoneygiving.com and type "Vinnie Packs" into the “sponsor a friend” box. If you have a query, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Thank you so much for your support.

“HOME INSTEAD” CAREGIVER:
Newly retired?  Kids grown up, or just looking for rewarding part time work?  We are looking for mature, cheerful, caring individuals to join our award winning team to support people living independently in their own homes.  Many of our best CAREgivers have supported their own loved ones in the past and find that by joining us as part of the team at Home Instead Senior Care they have a new opportunity to develop and expand their skills.  If you would like more information about becoming a CAREGiver please call Denise on 8446 7044.

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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2014:
Parents are reminded of their meeting on Tuesday at 8 pm in the Parish Hall.  The children’s session is on Saturday at 10 am and the Family Mass is on Sunday at 11.15 am.

CONFIRMATION 2014:
Candidates are asked to sign up for an appointment for registration which will take place on Wednesday 12th February.  Application forms, timetables and registration appointment lists are in the Sacristy after Mass.

BAPTISM APPLICATIONS:
The February course begins on Monday 3rd February.  Please come to the Parish Hall between 7 – 8 pm to complete an application form.  The second part follows on Monday, 10th February at 7.30 pm in the Small Hall.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL:
The SVP are distributing 10,000 Vinnie Packs containing cold weather essentials to the homeless this winter. They would be very grateful if you could sponsor packs at a suggested donation of £3 per pack. Donations can be sent to Vinnie Packs, PO Box 72264, London SW1P 9EZ with cheques made out to SVP or go to virginmoneygiving.com and type "Vinnie Packs" into the “sponsor a friend” box. If you have a query, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Thank you so much for your support.

COMPASS WINTER ISSUE:
Available in the Porch today.

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JANUARY SALE:
The Sale is taking place in the Hall this weekend after the Saturday evening mass and the Sunday morning masses.  Please pop in and have a look round for fantastic bargains, homemade cakes and an excellent Raffle!

FOUR SEASONS WINTER DRAW:
The Winter Pound a Month Draw will take place on Sunday 2nd February after the 9.45 am Mass in the Parish Hall.  Please pay your subscriptions to the Parish Office by Saturday 1st February.  Thank you for your continued support.

CONFIRMATION 2014:
Candidates are asked to sign up for an appointment for registration which will take place on Wednesday 12th February.  Application forms, timetables and registration appointment lists are in the Sacristy after Mass.

BAPTISM APPLICATIONS:
The February course begins on Monday 3rd.  If you would like your child baptized please come to the Parish Hall between 7 – 8 pm to complete an application form.  The second part of the course is the following Monday, 10th February at 7.30 pm in the Small Hall.

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JANUARY SALE:
The Big Sale takes place next Saturday 25th January after the evening Mass and Sunday 26th after all morning Masses.
Any donations of good quality, re-saleable gifts, toys, DVDs, CDs, toiletries and items for raffle prizes will be gratefully accepted.  Books would be especially welcome, as would cakes on the day.  Items may be left in the Parish Office during opening times or in the Paper Shop during weekend Mass times.  All proceeds will go towards a new Church Security System.  For any more information please ring Janet Butterworth on 01707 664843.  Do please come along to support the Sale and have an enjoyable time with your fellow parishioners.

CONFIRMATION 2014:
Candidates are asked to sign up for an appointment for registration which will take place on Wednesday 12th February.  Application forms, timetables and registration appointment lists are in the Sacristy after Mass.

VOLUNTEER FOR CAFOD:
Would you like to be part of a team working for a better world?  CAFOD Westminster is currently looking to recruit a volunteer to help out one to two days a week in our regional office in Cockfosters.  Good IT and communication skills a plus and a passion for international development helpful.  Full training and guidance provided.  For further information and an application form please contact CAFOD Westminster on 0208 449 6970 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

ROTAS:
New offertory counters, readers and Lay Ministers rotas are available for collection from the Paper Shop today.

“HOME INSTEAD” CAREGIVERS:
Do you have a desire to make a difference to the lives of older people?  We are looking for caring, compassionate people to join our Home Instead Senior Care team.  Our CAREgivers are a very special group of people who work part-time within the Borough of Barnet, providing companionship and personal care to older people.  If you would like more information about becoming a CAREGiver and would like to make a difference to people’s lives, please call Denise on 0208 446 7044.

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY:
Two events at St Peter's Bourne: Tuesday 21st January, a Prayer and Worship evening from 7.30 pm, and on Thursday 23rd, a Eucharist at midday.

PEACE SUNDAY:
Today is “World Peace Day” with the theme, ‘Living as One Family is the foundation and pathway to Peace’.

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SCOUTS:
Scout meetings will resume on Monday 13th and Wednesday 15th January at the usual times.

BEAVERS AND CUBS:
The Beavers and Cubs start again on Monday 13th January – the Beavers meet at 5.15 pm and the Cubs at 6.20 pm – in the Parish Hall.

BROWNIES:
Our Brownie Pack welcomes 2014 with their first meeting on Thursday 16th in the Hall between 6 – 7.30 pm.

SR MARY AQUINAS RIP:
There will be a memorial Mass for Sr Mary Aquinas on Saturday 18th January at 10am followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall.

New Year’s Resolution – Volunteer for CAFOD:
Would you like to be part of a team working for a better world?  CAFOD Westminster is currently looking to recruit a volunteer to help out one to two days a week in our regional office in Cockfosters.  Good IT and communication skills a plus and a passion for international development helpful.  Full training and guidance provided.  For further information and application form. Please contact CAFOD Westminster on 0208 449 6970 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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CAREGIVERS FOR BARNET:
Our CAREGivers are a very special group of people who work part-time within the Borough of Barnet,  providing companionship and personal care to older people.  If you would like more information about becoming a CAREGiver, please call Denise on 0208 446 7044.

NEWS FROM THE SCOUTS:
Our Scouts have been busy fundraising in the run up to Christmas. On 17th November they raised £800 by organising a sponsored scavenger hunt across London, with teams of Scouts, each with a large green (empty) Shelter box visiting and photographing  a number of interesting locations in the capital.   Four weeks later and some 55 Scouts spent 10 hours bag-packing in Morrison's in Palmers Green, raising a further £1,500.  The troop has therefore raised sufficient money to fund 3 more Shelterboxes to be used in disasters anywhere around the globe, so well done to them!

Scout meetings will resume on Monday 13th and Wednesday 15th January at the usual times.

BEAVERS AND CUBS:
The Beavers and Cubs resume their meetings on Monday 13th January – the Beavers meet at 5.15 pm and the Cubs at 6.20 pm – in the Parish Hall.

BROWNIES:
Our Brownie Pack welcomes 2014 with their first meeting on Thursday 16th January in the Hall between 6 – 7.30 pm.

DAISY DE SILVA RIP:
The Requiem is on Monday January 6th at 10 am.

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CAREGIVERS FOR BARNET:
Care and compassion required!  We are always on the look-out for caring, compassionate people to join our Home Instead Senior Care team.  Our CAREGivers are a very special group of people who work part-time within the Borough of Barnet,  providing companionship and personal care to older people.  If you would like more information about becoming a CAREGiver and would like to make a difference to people’s lives, please call Denise on 0208 446 7044.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi, 27th October - 2nd November 2014
The completed application form and deposit have to be received by Tangney Tours by 6th January 2014.  Please call Patrick on 8882 1522 or 07826  834779 if you have not yet collected your form.

USED STAMPS:
We are collecting used stamps for a charity which supports the homeless.  Please place them in the box at the back of the church.  Thank you.

ANDREW PEGORINI RIP:
The Requiem will take place on Friday 3rd January at 10 am.

DAISY DE SILVA RIP:
The Requiem is on Monday January 6th at 10 am.

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TOILETRIES & TINS FOR THE HOMELESS:
We are collecting for the homeless during Advent.  Please place your donation in the box at the back of the church.  Barnet Homeless Action are particularly keen to collect toiletries this year such as deodorants, disposable razors, shampoo, soaps, shower gel etc.  Thank you.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi, 27th October - 2nd November 2014
Applications forms must be collected after either the 8.30 am or 9.45 am Mass on Sunday 22nd  December (today) from the Parish Hall.  If you know of someone who has expressed an interest, but is not here PLEASE TAKE A FORM FOR THEM, or get them to call Patrick Bolger on 8882 1522 or 07826  834779.  The completed application form and deposit have to be received by Tangney Tours by 6th January 2014.

USED STAMPS:
We are collecting used stamps for a charity which supports the homeless.  Please place them in the box at the back of the church.  Thank you.

CLEANING ROTA:
Available for collection in the Paper Shop.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
If you are available to minister at one of the Christmas Masses please sign your name to the list in the Porch – thank  you.

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ADVENT PENITENTIAL SERVICES:
Our Penitential Services are on Monday 16th December at 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm.

ADVENT TALKS:
You are all welcome to attend the last Advent Talk, which takes place on Tuesday 17th December at 7.30 pm in  the Small Hall.  This week’s title is, “The Lord’s Prayer – The Our Father”.

JOSEPHINE GLENDENNING RIP:
The Requiem Mass takes place on Thursday, 19th December at 10 am.

EXPOSITION DURING ADVENT:
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place this afternoon between 12.30 pm and 5.30 pm.  You are asked to sign the sheet in the porch if you are going to watch.  There must be someone in the church at all times.

CHRISTMAS ENVELOPES:
Envelopes can be found at the back of the church for those who are not in the Planned Giving scheme and would like an envelope for their Christmas offering.

ST PAUL’S NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS:
Takes place today, Sunday 15th December, at 6.30 pm at St Paul’s Church, Woodland Road.  Our choir and readers are taking part, all welcome.  Refreshments will be provided afterwards.