JANUARY SALE:
Janet writes: Just an early note to let you know that the January sale will take place in the Parish Hall on 24th/25th January.   We will be most grateful for any saleable items – more news in the new year.  Many thanks. 

DEANERY TALKS – ALL WELCOME: 'What kind of God do we believe in?' (Images of God)
The talks start on Wednesday 7th January, 8:00 - 9:30pm, in the Church Hall, Church of Mary Mother of God, Nag's Head Road, Ponders End, EN3 7AR. The speaker is Peter McWilliams, Head of RE, St Ignatius College 

NORTH LONDON HOSPICE:
Many thanks to all of you who attended the Coffee Morning at 12, Betstyle before Christmas, which raised over £410 for the Hospice. 

BERNADETTE CLUB:
The Post Christmas meeting is on  Friday 9th January between 2 – 4 pm.  All welcome. 

PARISH OFFICE OPENING TIMES OVER CHRISTMAS:
The Office will be open on the following days:  Monday to Wednesday of this coming week, and Monday Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of the following week.  Please remember that we do not open on Mondays until 10.30 am.

JANUARY SALE:
Janet writes: Just an early note to let you know that the January sale will take place in the Parish Hall on 24th/25th January.   We will be most grateful for any saleable items – more news in the new year.  Many thanks.  

CHURCH CLEANING ROTAS:
Please collect from Paper Shop.

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES 

Christmas Eve: Family Mass 6.30 pm

11.30 pm: Readings and carols 
12.00 am: Midnight Mass 

Christmas Day: 8.30 am; 9.45 am; 11.15 am; 12.30pm         

THERE IS NO 6.30 pm MASS ON CHRISTMAS DAY

CRIB:
The Knights of St Columba will be putting up the Christmas Tree and Crib on Tuesday 16th December at 8 pm.  We need some strong volunteers  to help construct the Crib.  Please be in the church ready to start at 8 pm.  Thank you. 

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
On Sunday afternoon between 1.15 pm and 5.30 pm, ending with Benediction.  You are all welcome to spend half an hour or so with the Blessed Sacrament during the afternoon.

ADVENT TALKS:
The Advent talks on St Paul continue on Wednesday, 17th  December, at 7.30 pm in the Parish Hall.   This week the topic is Paul’s second missionary journey.

SERVERS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Please sign the lists in the porch if you are able to serve/help at any of the Christmas Masses.  Thank you. 

PARISH OFFICE OPENING TIMES OVER CHRISTMAS:
The Office will be open on the following days:  Monday to Wednesday of this coming week, and Monday Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of the following week.  Please remember that we do not open on Mondays until 10.30 am. 

FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS, ST PAUL’S WOODLAND WAY:
Our Ecumenical Carol Service with St Paul’s takes place this evening, Sunday 21st December,  at 6.30 pm.  Our choir and readers will be taking part and you are all invited to join them.

ADVENT PENITENTIAL SERVICES:
Will take place on Monday 22nd December at 2.30 pm & 7.30 pm.

TINS FOR THE HOMELESS:
Will be collected during Advent.  Please leave them in the box under the Offertory table – thank you.

PARISH HELPERS PARTY INVITATION:
All those who contribute to the smooth running of our Parish in any way are invited by Fr. Tom and Fr. Damian to a “Thank You” Christmas Party on Sat Dec 13th from 7.30 pm. No matter what you do you are welcome, and as there are so many who help we can’t give individual invitations.  Please bring your partner or a friend if you would like.  

ADVENT PENITENTIAL SERVICES:
Will take place on Monday 22nd December at 2.30pm & 7.30pm. 

ADVENT TALKS:
The Advent talks on St Paul continue on Wednesday, 10th  December, at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall.   This week the topic is Paul’s first missionary journey. 

COFFEE MORNING IN AID OF NORTH LONDON HOSPICE:
At 12, Betstyle Road, on Wednesday 10th December from 10 am til noon.  Lots of Christmas present ideas, so do go along and have a cup of coffee.

Subcategories

The latest Newsletters from Our Lady of Lourdes Church