Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
Bible Study Group
Fr Terry would like to organise a Bible Study group on The Grange estate during Lent. If you live there and would like to attend, do let him know. It would be a weekly evening meeting. Also let him know if you would like to host the meeting in your flat.
Today: INCENSED Youth Group
Meet us in the community room (Fr Terry’s house) after 10 am Mass this Sunday (28th) for our Emoji Faith Project. New joiners welcome, ages 10+. Contact: Sandra, finchleyeastcat@rcdow.org.uk
Supporting Local Refugees: - Eggs Please!
Please help us support the local drop-in centre for destitute refugees and asylum seekers by bring 6 or more hard-boiled eggs to church next Sunday, 4th February. Contact: finchleyeastcat@rcdow.org.uk The collection for next month will be on 4th March.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday this year is on 14th February. There will be Mass with imposition of ashes at 10 am and 7 pm – please note the slightly earlier time than usual for the evening Mass.
Funeral – Annette O’Gorman
The funeral Mass of Annette O’Gorman will be held here at St Mary’s on Monday 29th January at 11.30 am, followed by a committal at Marylebone Crematorium. May she rest in peace.
Funeral – Bridget Miskell
We will have the funeral of the late Bridget Miskell on Tuesday. The funeral Mass will be at 10 am followed by burial at St Pancras Cemetery, 11.30 am.
For Catholic teachers teaching elsewhere
The Diocese of Westminster Education Service is hosting an evening for Catholic teachers and educationalists currently working outside of Catholic education. The occasion is to inform and encourage them to think about the Catholic sector. Date: Tuesday 6th February Time: 6.30- 8pm Place: Vaughan House, 46 Francis St, SW1
Register at eduemc@rcdow.org.uk or call 0207 798 9189.
Our Lady of Lourdes, N12 0JP – Nursery Applications
Our Lady of Lourdes School, Bow Lane, N12 - Nursery applications are invited for those children born between 1st April 2015 and 31st March 2016. Please contact the school office on 0208 346 1681 or look on the school website, http://www.ololbarnetschool.org.uk if you would like to apply.
Growing in Faith Campaign: The Last Lap and a Big Thank-You
Those who made a five year pledge have so far donated an amazing £110,541 (including gift aid) out of a total parish pledge of £147,371. Your generosity helps to train new priests, and to care for sick and retired priests. It also helps Caritas in its work of caring for those in need. And, no less importantly, your generosity helps to fund our own parish project, which is Sandra Lipner’s work in faith formation and youth work. Our gratitude to those continuing to contribute till the five year period comes to an end in nine or ten months.
Agency for Evangelisation – Adult Faith Formation
Ausra Cane from The Agency for Evangelisation writes:
Prayer with Sr. Anne Walsh OP and Sr. Martina OP
Dates: 7th Feb, 7th Mar, 11th Apr, 2nd May, 6th Jun 2018. Time: 7:30-9:00pm Venue: Niland Conference Centre, 93 Elstree Rd, Bushey WD23 4EE. Suggested donation: £5.00. Registration is required. Email: livingfaith@rcdow.org.uk Alternatively, please leave a message at 020 7931 6078.
Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of Muswell School writes: We are delighted to have been graded as an Outstanding school in our recent OFSTED inspection (November 2017). We are now accepting applications for September 2018. Please contact the school office on 0208 444 6894.
Pilgrimage to Mexico
Fr John Buckley of Cricklewood parish is leading a pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico, 16-24 October, cost £1567. 4* accommodation and half board, direct flight to Mexico City with BA. More information: All Saints Travel, 01793 608 844.
St Mary’s Open Choir
Our next rehearsal with Liz is on Sunday 25th February, at 11 am to practice the hymns for 10 am Mass on 4th March. All welcome, no previous experience necessary, all ages. Please feel free to request a hymn by e mailing Sandra, finchleyeastcat@rcdow.org.uk
Pray for the sick esp. Eddie Caddle, John & Carmel Bates, Cathy Walker, Finola Hickey, Kelly-Marie O’Donnell, Simon O’Donnell, Pat Gleeson and Mary Myles.
Parish Collection: Last week’s collection was £940.62. Many thanks.