World Day for Consecrated Life
The World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated in the church on Thursday, 2nd February – Candlemas Day. Please pray for all those who have made commitments in Religious life, especially our own sisters in the parish. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God’s gift of their vocation.
Calling Singers and Musicians
Calling all Singers and Musicians, mums, dads, kids and even those who consider themselves non-singers! Please come and join us in the choir for the Sunday Family Mass at 11.15am.
We have some great children singing and a small group of adults but we really need to swell our numbers. We also have a great organist Anthony but he can’t make it every Sunday so if there is anyone who can play the organ or violin etc. every other week, please get in touch.
Don’t worry – you won’t have to stand at the front or sing on your own. Our aim is to tighten up the organisation of the choir, introduce a rota and send out hymns in advance with you-tube links for those who don’t know the tunes. Please email Sue Hessel so you become part of our group or just turn up on the day so we can all make St Peter’s sing to the rafters!
Readers for the 11.15am Family Mass
If any child in Year 4 or above is interested in reading at the Family Mass, please email Kathleen. A practice session will be arranged at a later date.
Were you a teenager in the 1960s?
Calling all teenagers from the 60’s. Monday, 30th January Lower Parish Room 7pm.
The Confirmation group are trying to find out what it was like to be young in the 60’s compared to now and need your help. Please can you come and share your experiences with us about fashion, music, science, the church (!) or anything else.
We are hoping to make a display about your memories so any photographs you can loan us are also very welcome.
Please let Fr Sean or the parish office know ASAP if you will come. We look forward to meeting you. Thank you.
Finance
At the meeting on January 25th, the Finance Committee reviewed the accounts for 2011. Income and expenditure are both slightly down compared with 2010 and, while Planed Giving has dropped, the loose cash collection has grown. It was noted again that in 2012 our contribution to the diocesan levy will increase from 22% to the standard parish level of 29% while income from Gift Aid will reduce by 10.7%. The year-on-year account figures will shortly be published at the back of the church.
We agreed to keep open the option of installing solar panels on the south-facing church roof.
Some maintenance work has been carried out and we have plans for further works for 2012. Fr Sean intends to bring forward proposals for projects regarding the church Sanctuary and the porch, both of which need attention.
Finally, Gerald McGrath a member for many years and our present chair confirmed his previously-announced decision to stand down from the committee and was thanked for his service to the parish in this role.
Westminster Record
The latest edition of the Westminster Record can be accessed here.
Apostleship of the Sea
This BBC TV report highlights the plight of a crew currently stranded in a British port and the work of the Apostleship of the Sea (AoS) to support them. You can read more about the work of the AoS and make a donation here.
Funeral
The funeral Mass of the late Leonard Stritter RIP will take place on Tuesday, 31st January at St Ignatius Church, Stamford Hill at 10am followed by burial at Enfield cemetery. Please keep the family in your prayers at this time.
Stroud Green – Safer Neighbourhoods
Your dedicated Safer Neighbourhood Team is holding various meetings, crime prevention events, street briefings and drop-in surgeries during February. Visit the Community Noticeboard for details.
