JANUARY SALE:

This year’s Big Sale is on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd January after all Masses except Sunday evening. We have a great selection of  hats and gloves as well as many other items.  If you can donate any gifts, books, toys, DVD’s or CDs etc. we will be most grateful, also raffle prizes.  Cakes on the day will be a big help.  Items may be left in the Office during opening hours.  For other queries please ring Janet Butterworth on 01707 664843. All proceeds will be for Parish Funds.  Do please come along for a bargain. Janet

PAPER SHOP VOLUNTEERS:

Urgently required for the second half of Sunday mornings.  Please call Cecilia on 8361 9408 or leave your details in the Parish Office  - thank you. 

PAX CHRISTI PENNIES:

Please bring your Pennies For Peace on 30th January – thank you.

JANUARY SALE:

This year’s Big Sale is on Saturday 22nd January and Sunday 23rd January after all Masses except Sunday evening.We have a great selection of winter hats and gloves as well as many other items.  If you can donate any gifts, books, toys, DVD’s or CDs etc. we will be most grateful, also raffle prizes.  Cakes on the day will be a big help.  Items may be left in the Office during opening hours.  For other queries please ring Janet Butterworth on 01707 664843.All proceeds will be for Parish Funds.  Do please come along for a bargain.

Janet

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL QUIZ NIGHT:

On Saturday, 22nd January, from 7.30 pm.  Tickets are £5 – please call 07818 236904 for more information. 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:

On Tuesday 4th January at 8pm there will be a meeting for parents of children hoping to receive their Holy Communion for the first time in 2011.Saturday 8th at 10am is Catechesis for the Children and on Sunday 9th, the 11.15am Mass is for all the family. 

JANUARY SALE:

Just a short note to say that the January Sale will take place in the Parish Hall on 22nd/23rd January.  We would be most grateful for any saleable items.  More news in the New Year – Thank you Janet Butterworth. 

OFFERTORY ROTAS:

The new rota begins this Sunday, January 2nd.  Please collect your copy from the paper shop today.  Many thanks.

CHRISTMAS ENVELOPES:

There are envelopes in the porch for those not in the envelope scheme for your Christmas Offering for the Priests of the Parish. Christmas collections are your gift to the Priests of the Parish and go towards making up the bulk of their income for the year. 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:

We need 4 ministers for the 6.30pm Mass on Christmas Eve, 4 for Midnight Mass, 4 for the 8.30am, 9.45am and 11.15am on Christmas Day and 2 for the 12.30pm Mass on Christmas Day.  There is a sheet in the Porch for volunteers to sign – thank you. 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:

On Tuesday 4th January at 8pm there will be a meeting for parents of children hoping to receive their Holy Communion for the first time in 2011.Saturday 8th at 10am is Catechesis for the Children and on Sunday 9th, the 11.15am Mass is for all the family.

MARIA DADOMO RIP:

Reception of the body is Sunday 12th December at 7.30 pm, followed by the funeral at 11 am on Monday.  Fr. Agostino will officiate. 

PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES 2011:

There are still some Planned Giving envelopes at the back of the Church.  If you are in the envelope scheme then please take your envelopes as they have already started. Thank you. 

CHRISTMAS ENVELOPES:

There are envelopes in the porch for those not in the envelope scheme for your Christmas Offering for the Priests of the Parish. 

VOLUNTEERS CHRISTMAS PARTY:

Thank you for those who worked to make the Party for Parish Volunteers on Saturday evening such a pleasant time. 

BAPTISM COURSE:

Continues on Monday 13th December at 7.30pm in the Small Hall.

PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES 2011:

There are still some Planned Giving envelopes at the back of the Church.  If you were expecting some envelopes, but they are not there, then please leave your name and address on the sheet provided. 

TINS FOR THE HOMELESS:

During Advent we collect tins for the homeless.  Please leave any tins in the box at the back of the Church. 

CHRISTMAS ENVELOPES:

There are envelopes in the porch for those not in the envelope scheme for your Christmas Offering for the Priests of the Parish. 

TEN TEN THEATRE:

On Sunday 12th December at 7.30 pm, Ten Ten would like to invite you for a mince pie and a chance to enjoy their family show, “The Gift”, suitable for ages 5+.  Tickets on sale from Sunday 5th, and are £1 per family.  We hope you will come and enjoy this seasonal offering.  

TEN TEN THEATRE:

On Sunday 12th December at 7.30 pm, Ten Ten would like to invite you for a mince pie and a chance to enjoy their family show, “The Gift”, suitable for ages 5+.  Tickets on sale from Sunday 5th, and are £1 per family.  We hope you will come and enjoy this seasonal offering.

PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES 2011:

These are now available at the back of the church in alphabetical order, starting in December. 

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S FEAST ANNUALCELEBRATION:  

Held by the North London Goans at Woodside High School, White Hart Lane, N22 on Sunday 5th December from 12.45 pm.  Tickets from Frank Mendes 8888 1400 or Bernadette Dias 8361 9417. 

PAPAL VISIT COLLECTION:

Thank you for your kind donations last weekend.  A total of £815 was collected. 

BERNADETTE CLUB:

Meets on Friday 3rd December in the Parish Hall at 2pm.  This will be the Christmas Party and all are welcome. 

EXTRA FAIR TRADE STALL:

There is a variety of craft and jewellery items priced at £6 or less as well as other seasonal items on the stall today.

MASS TIMES:

There will be no 8am Mass on Thursday 25th November. 

PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES 2011:

These are now available at the back of the church in alphabetical order, starting in December. 

AUTUMN POUND-A-MONTH DRAW:

Congratulations to Mr O’Sullivan, Mrs Hosford & Mr Handy who won first prize of £201.60, second prize of £57.60 & third prize of £28.80 respectively. 

BARNET MENCAP COFFEE MORNING:

Many thanks to all those who helped in any way to make the Coffee morning such a great success.  We raised £507 which will be put to good use.  All raffle prizes were claimed. 

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S FEAST ANNUALCELEBRATION:

Held by the North London Goans at Woodside High School, White Hart Lane, N22 on Sunday 5th December with Mass at 12.45 pm followed by a social.  Tickets available from Frank Mendes 8888 1400 or Bernadette Dias 8361 9417.

NOVEMBER HOLY SOULS:

November is the month of the Holy Souls.  If you would still like to submit your list of names, please use an envelope from the porch. 

SICK AND RETIRED PRIESTS:

Thank you for your generosity last weekend.  The collection for the Sick and Retired Priests raised £2,455. 

FAIR TRADE STALL:

The Stall is open today 13th/14th November (not Sunday evening).  Traidcraft Catalogues will be available. 

PAPER SHOP & COFFEE MORNING:

We are looking for volunteers for Sunday morning coffees and the Paper Shop.  Please leave your details with the office if you would like to know more. 

PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES:

New planned giving envelopes will be available from the back of the church from next Sunday.

FATHER VINCENT MALONE:

Fr Vincent wishes to thank everybody for their generous support during the run-up to his Ordination, and for all the cards and gifts that he received.  He hopes you all enjoyed the Ceremony last Saturday! 

NOVEMBER HOLY SOULS:

November is the month of the Holy Souls.  If you would still like to submit your list of names, please use an envelope from the porch. 

PAPER SHOP & COFFEE MORNING:

We are looking for volunteers for Sunday morning coffees and the Paper Shop.  Please leave your details with the office if you would like to know more. 

NOVEMBER BAPTISM COURSE:

Please come to complete your application form on Monday 8th Nov. between 7 – 8 pm in the Parish Hall. 

FOUR SEASSONS DRAW:

The Autumn Draw is on Sunday 14th November after the 9.45am Mass in the Hall. Subscriptions should be in by the 13th.  New members always welcome. Application forms are in the Paper Shop.

FATHER VINCENT MALONE:

Congratulations to Fr. Vincent who was ordained priest yesterday.  May he have many years of priestly ministry.  Please pray for him. 

CAR PARK CLEANING:

Volunteers are sought to help clean the Car Park on Saturday 6th November from 9am.  All welcome!!! 

NOVEMBER HOLY SOULS:

November is the month of the Holy Souls.  Envelopes are available in the porch for your list of names and offering.  Names will be prayed for throughout the month. 

PAPER SHOP & COFFEE MORNING:

We are looking for volunteers for Sunday morning coffees and the Paper Shop.  Please leave your details with the office if you would like to know more. 

NOVEMBER BAPTISM COURSE:

Please come to complete your application form on Monday 8th between 7 – 8 pm in the Parish Hall.