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FR. VINCENT:
There will be a collection next weekend for Fr. Vincent to thank him for all his hard work whilst he was with us. We shall be inviting Fr. Vincent back on Saturday 28th September to celebrate the 6.30 pm Mass, after which there will be a presentation and refreshments in the Parish Hall. You are all invited to join him to say your fond farewells
PARISH FUNDRAISING LUNCH:
Tickets will be on sale from this weekend after all Masses. The Lunch will be raising funds for new fencing around the Parish Hall, and takes place on Sunday 6th October at 1.15 pm. Tickets will cost £20, and include a three course buffet lunch and wine.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING:
Monday 16th September at 8.15 pm in the Small Hall.
PAPER SHOP ROTA:
Volunteers please collect your new rotas from the Paper Shop thank you.
SUNDAY MORNING REFRESHMENT VOLUNTEERS:
Please collect your new rota from the Paper Shop.
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FR. MARTIN:
We welcome Fr Martin Tate who will be our New Assistant Priest and is joining us from this weekend. Fr Martin will introduce himself at all Masses. Fr Martin was ordained in July and this is his first appointment.
FR VINCENT:
Fr Vincent’s last weekend with us will be this weekend Saturday 31st August/Sunday 1st September.
We would like to thank Fr Vincent for all his hard work during his time with us and wish him every blessing for his ministry in his new appointment at the combined Parishes of Welwyn Garden City. We will be inviting Fr Vincent back to thank him and the date will be confirmed next weekend. Please remember Fr Vincent in your prayers.
PARISH FUNDRAISING LUNCH:
Tickets will be on sale from this weekend after Masses. The Lunch will be raising funds for new fencing around the Parish Hall, and takes place on Sunday 6th October at 1.15 pm. Tickets will cost £20, and include a three course buffet lunch and wine.
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BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY:
Because of the Bank Holiday on Monday 26th August, the church will close after the 10 am Mass. Mass times are as normal on that day.
PARISH OFFICE:
Please note the Parish Office will be open on Tuesday 10.30 am – 1 pm, Wednesday and Friday 9 am – 1 pm.
FR. VINCENT:
Fr. Vincent’s last weekend with us will be on Saturday 31st August/Sunday 1st September, and this will also be Fr. Martin’s first weekend.
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Fr. Vincent’s last weekend with us will be on Saturday 31st August/Sunday 1st September, and this will also be Fr. Martin’s first weekend.
PARISH FUNDRAISING LUNCH:
Tickets will be on sale from 1st September. The Lunch will be raising funds for new fencing around the Parish Hall, and takes place on Sunday 6th October at 1.15 pm. Tickets will cost £20, and include a three course buffet lunch and wine.
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PARISH OFFICE:
The office will be open on Monday from 10 30 am – 1pm and on Thursday and Friday between 9 am and 1 pm.
YOUTH 2000 PRAYER FESTIVAL:
Are you between the ages of 16 – 30 and would like to attend the UK’s biggest Catholic youth festival? Westminster Youth Ministry are organising a coach/coaches from the Centre for Youth Ministry to Walsingham for the Youth 2000 Prayer Festival which takes place between 22nd & 26th August. For further information and to book your seat, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
DIVINE MERCY PILGRIMAGE TO AYLESFORD PRIORY:
This event takes place on Bank Holiday Monday, August 26th from 10.30 am until 4.30 pm and will be led by Bishop Patrick Lynch, auxiliary bishop of Southwark and Marian Fathers. For a seat on the coach (£15) from Westminster Cathedral please contact Emmanuel on 020 7286 3804 or 07852 481837 or Padre Pio Bookshop 020 7834 5363. Early booking essential. For further information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.divinemercyapostolate.co.uk
PARISH FUNDRAISING LUNCH:
Tickets will be on sale from 1st September. The Lunch will be raising funds for new fencing around the Parish Hall, and takes place on Sunday 6th October at 1.15 pm. Tickets will cost £20, and include a three course buffet lunch and wine.
VINCENZO SOMMELLA RIP:
The funeral will take place on Friday 16th August at 10 am.
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY:
Thursday 15th August, is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass will be at 8 am, 10 am and 7.30 pm.
JOHNNY SCANLON RIP:
The funeral will take place on Wednesday 14th August at 10 am. The body will be brought into the church the evening before at 7 pm.
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The office will be open on Thursday and Friday between 9 am and 1 pm.
ROTAS:
If Readers and Eucharistic Ministers are still missing a rota for the next few months, please check that there isn’t one for you in the Paper Shop today. Many thanks.
AFRICAN SHOWCASE:
This event is being held on 10th August from 1 – 9 pm at the Holy Apostles Church in Pimlico to raise money for the building of a Tyburn Convent Monastery in Nigeria. The day starts with Mass at 1 pm followed by food and entertainment including singing, dancing and an African Fashion Show plus a spectacular raffle. Prizes include a return ticket to Nigeria, a flat screen TV, a microwave, a Kindle and John Lewis vouchers. If you would like a ticket for this event (£25) please contact Mother Hildegarde on 0207 723 7262 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
YOUTH 2000 PRAYER FESTIVAL:
Are you between the ages of 16 – 30 and would like to attend the UK’s biggest Catholic youth festival? Westminster Youth Ministry are organising a coach/coaches from the Centre for Youth Ministry to Walsingham for the Youth 2000 Prayer Festival which takes place between 22nd & 26th August. For further information and to book your seat, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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The Office will be closed all this week.
PENNIES FOR PEACE:
If you have brought Pennies for Peace, please leave them in the Pax Christi box on the Sanctuary – Thank you.
READERS ROTA:
New rotas can still be collected from the Paper Shop today.
LAY MINISTERS:
If you have not received your rota by email, please take a copy from the paper shop today.
AFRICAN SHOWCASE:
This event is being held on 10th August from 1 – 9 pm at the Holy Apostles Church in Pimlico to raise money for the building of a Tyburn Convent Monastery in Nigeria. The day starts with Mass at 1 pm followed by food and entertainment including singing, dancing and an African Fashion Show plus a spectacular raffle. Prizes include a return ticket to Nigeria, a flat screen TV, a microwave, a Kindle and John Lewis vouchers. If you would like a ticket for this event (£25) please contact Mother Hildegarde on 0207 723 7262 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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AFRICAN SHOWCASE:
This event is being held on 10th August from 1 – 9 pm at the Holy Apostles Church in Pimlico to raise money for the building of a Tyburn Convent Monastery in Nigeria. The day starts with Mass at 1 pm followed by food and entertainment including singing, dancing and an African Fashion Show plus a spectacular raffle. Prizes include a return ticket to Nigeria, a flat screen TV, a microwave, a Kindle and John Lewis vouchers. If you would like a ticket for this event (£25) please contact Mother Hildegarde on 0207 723 7262 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS:
The Parish Office will be open on Monday (10.30 am – 1 pm) and Thursday (9 am – 1 pm) this coming week.
PENNIES FOR PEACE:
Please bring your pennies next weekend and leave in the Pax Christi box on the Sanctuary – Thank you.
READERS ROTA:
New rotas can still be collected from the Paper Shop today.
LAY MINISTERS:
If you have not received your rota by email, please take a copy from the paper shop today.
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READERS ROTA:
New rotas can still be collected from the Paper Shop today.
LAY MINISTERS:
If you have not received your rota by email, please take a copy from the paper shop today.
SUMMER ACCOMMODATION IN LONDON:
Allen Hall Seminary in Chelsea offer comfortable rooms in central London in July and August. Beautiful gardens and chapel. Rooms from £45 per night (including breakfast).
Website : www.allenhall.org.uk
Email : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Telephone : 020 7349 5600 (option 0)
KOLBE’S GIFT:
Ten Ten Theatre, the Catholic theatre company based in this parish, is staging a production of “Kolbe’s Gift” for a week of performances at The Leicester Square Theatre in October. The play tells the story of Polish priest Fr. Maximilian Kolbe who gave his life for another man in the Auschwitz concentration camp. The run of the play is nearly sold out with over 2,500 tickets sold. However, Clare and Martin, the directors of Ten Ten, have reserved 33 tickets for parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes on Friday 4th October. If you would like to book a ticket, please sign up with Clare or Martin outside church as you leave today. Tickets are priced at £20 stalls seats and £15 with restricted view. Payment is not required today, but reserving your ticket is essential.
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BLESSING OF THE GRAVES AT WATERFALL CEMETERY:
This will take place on Saturday 13th July at 11 am.
CONFESSIONS:
Please note there will be no morning Confessions on Saturday 13th July.
ST PATRICK’S CEMETERY MASS:
Mass will take place at St Patrick’s, Leytonstone on Monday 8th July at 11.30 am.
READERS ROTA:
New rotas can be collected from the Paper Shop today.
LOURDES CAKE SALE AND RAFFLE:
There is a list of prizes on the notice board in the Church porch and Parish Hall. Prizes can be collected from the Paper shop.
BAPTISM APPLICATIONS:
The second part of the Course is on Monday at 7.30 pm in the Small Hall.
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CARMEN TODESCO RIP:
The Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday 4th July at 10 am.
BLESSING OF THE GRAVES AT WATERFALL CEMETERY:
This will take place on Saturday 13th July at 11 am.
ST PATRICK’S CEMETERY MASS:
Mass will take place at St Patrick’s, Leytonstone on Monday 8th July at 11.30 am.
READERS ROTA:
New rotas can be collected from the Paper Shop today.
LOURDES CAKE SALE AND RAFFLE:
A very big thank you to all those who supported the Cake Sale last weekend. A total of £1,190.38 was raised to help send three of our young people to Lourdes as Red Caps to help the sick and elderly. There is a list of prizes on the notice board in the Church porch and Parish Hall. Prizes can be collected from the Paper shop.