Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 09.02.2025
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
Sun 9th Feb
8.30am Chester Thompson, RIP
10am Tom Lally, 16th anniversary
12 noonLillian Murphy, RIP
Mon 10th Feb St Scholastica, Virgin
10am People of the Parish
Tues 11th Feb Our Lady of Lourdes
10am MASS AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL, N12
Weds 12th Feb NO MASS
Thurs 13th Feb Feria
10am Dominic Murphy, intentions
Fri 14th Feb Ss Cyril, Monk and Methodius, Bishop
10am Peggy Byrne, RIP
Sat 15th Feb Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Gary Short, RIP
Saturday 10 am to 11 am and 4.30pm – 5pm: Confessions and Exposition
YOUR PRAYERS:
Let us keep in our prayers: Julius Lipner, Kitty Heenan, David Ryan, Margaret Ryan, Michael O’Boy, Christina Cahill, Eric Nicholas Darwent, Therese Kemp, Jose Luis Pérez, Karina McKiernan, Jonathan Heller, Izabela Lissowska and Sveta Valeri – all unwell at this time. We also pray for: Nora McGlynn, Fr Sean Carroll, Fr David Barnes, Gerry Stenson, Luis Goncalves, Arcangela Moretto, Patrick Jean Noel Louis-Auguste, Jose Barreto, Piera, Gianpiero Gallian, Mary Teresa Foran, Martin Flanagan and James McCormack whose anniversaries occur at this time or have died recently. May they Rest in Peace.
OFFERTORY
The offertory collection for the week ending 2nd February 2025 - Offertory Collection was
£896.41 and Contactless was £135.67. Many thanks for your generosity.
THURSDAY PRAYERS AT 12PM.
Each Thursday there will be a short prayer session in the meeting room in the Presbytery. Four parishioners will take it in turn to lead, and the format may vary from week to week, but all sessions will provide a quiet time of prayer and reflection. The sessions will last about 20 minutes. You are warmly invited.
THIS YEAR, RACIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY WILL BE CELEBRATED ON SUNDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2025.
The theme, “Pilgrims of Hope: Our Journey Together Towards Racial Justice”, invites Catholics across England and Wales to reflect on the collective journey towards racial justice in our schools, parishes and the wider society.
Bishop Paul McAleenan, Lead Bishop for Racial Justice, said: “2025 is a very special year. It marks both a Year of Jubilee and the 30th anniversary of Racial Justice Sunday. “This year, we invite the Catholic community to reflect on the journey towards racial justice- past, present and future – by asking: 'How far have we come, where are we now and what remains to be achieved?’
“Just as pilgrims must prepare for their journey and be properly equipped, we, too, need all that is necessary to propel us towards racial justice - the mind of Christ; examination of our progress and of the challenges that remain; a willingness to learn from one another together; and prayers for and on the journey.”
God of our past, present and future,
you created each one of us in your image and likeness,
help us to recognise you in each person. As we pray for end to suffering caused by racism
lead us this day to walk with one another,
pray with one another and work together,
so that we create a future based on justice and healing,
where all can fulfil the hope, you have for all peoples. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
A BINGO POEM OF THANKS!
For SVP, we played with glee, A night of love and unity.With laughter, prizes, and delight, Our Bingo game shone big and bright!
Our candidates, so keen to serve, with kindness, heart, and boundless verve.They lent a hand, they stood so tall, their efforts truly blessed us all.
The food was plenty—such a spread! With hummus, cheese, and crusty bread.Crackers, veggies, treats so fine, A feast to make the evening shine!
And oh, desserts—a sight to see, Chocolate cake and pastries free!A gift of sweetness, made with care, A perfect way to laugh and share.
Seventy-five and more arrived, our parish spirit truly thrived.A heartfelt thanks to one and all, who helped to make this night stand tall!
Patrizia, Lisa, Lin—so bright, Patrick, Andrew, Peter—what a night!Mark, Chris, John—you led the way, A dream made real—hip, hip, hooray!
So, see you soon, for more to do, With St. Mary’s Youth, a night so new!Another chance to spread some cheer, we’ll do it all again next year! 🎉
ST MARY’S LENT COURSE – 2025
“WHEN YOU PRAY”
You know prayer is important but still find it challenging. Perhaps it’s hard to find time, or you’re unsure what to do when you pray. Or maybe you feel discouraged by your weaknesses and your inability to overcome them.
If you have any of these feelings, you are not alone. Many of the saints struggled in prayer. They were like us. But each time they fell, they got up again and learned to rely more on God’s grace.
What God did in the lives of countless saints, he wants to do in our lives. And that’s what this study is about: the journey of prayer God wants to take us on.
Authored and presented by Dr Edward Sri, When You Pray also features Fr. Jacques Philippe, Fr. Josh Johnson, Fr. Gregory Pine, Sister Josephine Garrett, Fr. Donald Haggerty, and Sister Maris Stella.
Course begins Monday 3rd March at 7:30pm in the small hall and will continue every Monday until Monday 7thApril. Each session is an hour.
Make it one of your Lent commitments for 2025.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION FAMILIES
First Holy Communion Classes continue on Tuesday 25th February in the small hall beginning at 3:45pm. Please bring a copy of your child’s baptism certificate and £25. Please give these to Margaret either before or after the class.
CONFIRMATION CLASSES 2025
For those who have registered - Confirmation classes will begin on Thursday 6th March at 7:30pm in the small hall of the parish centre. They aim to end by 9pm. The date of the Confirmation Mass is still to be decided.
DURING FR PETER’S RECOVERY
During Fr Peter’s recovery there will be no Holy Hour or Confessions from 10am to 11am on Saturday’s. All passport applications or pension declarations will need to be countersigned by another stipulated witness. Any urgent sick calls can be referred to the neighbouring Finchley parishes.
ANNUAL MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR MATRIMONY
17TH MAY 2025 AT 2.30 PM WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL
The Cardinal Invites couples in the Diocese celebrating in 2025 their 5th, 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th (and any year over 60) wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage. If you wish to attend, please give the parish office the following details: husband and wife’s names, wedding date, number of years married, postal address, e mail (or phone number, if no e mail). Your details will then be forwarded to the Diocese who will send out the invitations. PLEASE GIVE THE PARISH OFFICE YOUR DETAILS BY 28TH MARCH 2025.
NEW READER AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTER ROTAS
The current rotas end on Sunday 24th February and work on drawing up the new rotas will start very soon. If you wish to change the Mass at which you normally serve or you know that you are unavailable to serve on a particular day for the Mass you normally attend, please let Yvonne, the Parish Administrator know by Friday 21st February. The new rotas will run from Sunday 2nd March 2025 until Sunday 22nd June 2025. There will be a special separate rota for Masses on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday
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