St Peter-in-Chains

Home Mission Sunday – 16th September

Home Mission Sunday provides us with the opportunity to focus on spreading the Gospel in our local areas The Home Mission Office helps the local Church make the Joy of the Gospel a reality across England and Wales by providing training and support to diocesan evangelisation personnel, putting on events that inspire people to share their faith and encouraging the faithful to pray for evangelisation. If you wish to make a donation to Home Mission, please place your donation in the wall safe above the Holy water font at the back of the church. It is also possible to donate online at catholicnews.org.uk/Home/Donate Thank you!

Building Works – access to the Church & Parish Rooms

There will be no access to the Church via the main entrance and to the Parish Rooms via the basement area until further notice. Access to the church will be through the side church door and from there to the Parish Rooms via the Sacristy when the church is open and through the Presbytery if the church closed. We apologise for the inconvenience and ask everyone to take their time when leaving the church after Sunday Mass. Thank you for your cooperation.

News and Greetings from Fr William Kiowi in Mozambique

Following the fund-raising led by Lesley Pippet, we have heard from Fr William who has sent us thanks, news and pictures about his parish and the Nutrition Centre he helps to manage in the district of Cuamba in Mozambique where the funds you raised were sent. It is worth a read.

The Pope’s Prayer Intention

In September, we join the Holy Father in prayer for his Universal Intention, that young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries.

CAFOD speaker from Zambia

On Wednesday 19th September at 2:30-4:30pm, Oakwood, North London, CAFOD will be hosting a supporter’s information afternoon with a special guest speaker, Sr Clara, who has first-hand experience of delivering our work in Zambia. Come and hear how, with your support, CAFOD is helping communities. The meeting is at CAFOD’s volunteer centre, 1st floor, Catholic Church of Christ the King, 29 Bramley Road, London N14 4HE. Bookings taken on 020 8449 6970 or email westminster@cafod.org.uk

Eucharistic Ministers and Readers Retreat Day

Saturday 27th October 2018, 10am-4pm. at St John Vianney Church Hall, 386 West Green Road, London N15 3QL. Led by the Sisters of Verbum Dei Missionary Fraternity. Please bring a packed lunch or something to share. Teas/Coffees/Biscuits provided. Readers/ Readers/ Eucharistic Ministers are asked to attend as this will probably be the only day of reflection we may have this year. Please hand in your name to the parish secretary.

Concerts at Holy Trinity

Thursdays 8-9pm at Holy Trinity Church, Granville Road. Free entry, retiring collection except 20th September.
20th September – Songs of Farewell: Choral music from the British Isles. £10 on door.
27th September – Comalli consort: voice and chamber ensemble
4th October – Dominica Feher: violin
11th October – Bloomsbury quartet: string quartet

Secondary Schools Transfer

Details of schools Open Days/Evenings are published here on the website along with Fr Sean’s dates for signing school forms.

Parish Raffle Results

The winning numbers for September were 390, 399 & 374 – (White AE6L MM4R). If you have a winning ticket, please see Fr Sean after Mass or in the Parish Office.

Priest Surgery – See Fr Sean without an appointment on Tuesday 18th September from 5pm-7pm at the presbytery.

The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) – is open to adults interested in learning about the Catholic faith with a view perhaps to becoming Catholic as well as to baptised Catholics who may not have been fully received into the Church and wish to make First Holy Communion or to be Confirmed. Please speak to Fr Sean to find out more. Details of an introductory meeting and how to apply will be announced shortly.

Parish Census – If you missed completing a registration form over the summer, forms and pens are still available on the Newsletter stand. Please return completed forms to the parish office. Thank you.

Outreach Advice Worker – CARIS Haringey – is a Christian-based charity working with homeless families across the borough. We’re looking for a well-organised individual who is used to providing a high quality advice and advocacy service to join the team. Applicants must have significant experience of working with clients with complex needs. 28 hour post (4 days per week) NJC scale 30: £29,243 pro rata (includes OLW £1,885) Purpose of the role: To provide wide-ranging general advice, support and advocacy to homeless families. To apply, visit the CharityJob website or email info@carisharingey.org.uk for an application pack. Closing date: 5pm Thursday 20th September 2018.

The Good Counsel Network – asks you to pray and fast on Friday, 28th September, the vigil of the Feast of St. Michael, for the end of abortion and euthanasia and all attacks on the sanctity of human life. Your prayer and fasting is urgently needed. For information see: http://www.goodcounselnet.co.uk/Prayer-and-Fasting-Days.html

Diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land – The 8th annual diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land, led by Bishop John Wilson, will take place from 21st to 29th November. Come and visit the holy sites, support local Christians and deepen your faith. Galilee, Bethlehem & Jerusalem covered. Full board. Flying BA. Price £1549 per person sharing. Single room and travel insurance extra. For booking forms or more information contact Elizabeth Uwalaka 020 7798 9173 or Gill at Tangney Tours 01732 886666.

Diocesan Job Vacancies – Please visit http://rcdow.org.uk/diocese/jobs/ to view all vacancies.

Thank you for your Sunday offerings. Giving by text – You can give the Parish £5 by texting “Parish STROG” to 70800. You can also donate online to the parish at https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/stroudgreen/donate/ This method allows you to add Gift Aid to your donation.

Newsletter deadline: – please submit items for the Newsletter before midday on Thursday. Note that pressure of space means items may have to be edited.

Those in the Parish who are ill:
Rose Carroll, Christian Overal, Antonio Neto, Zintra Sansom, Maria Graham, Brenda Buzec, Amy Gordon, Annette Donivar, Margaret Bradley, Caroline Hilton, Karin Summers, Graham Summers, Joan Summers, Alex Robertson, Helen Kozlowski, Lena Cavaciuti, Don Brewis, Roman Cholij, Adeline Oyekoya, Mary Wallace, Bruna Moia, Sister Pia, Margaret Whelan, Kitty Madden, Ann O’Grady, Clare Bruce, Brendan Whelan, Claire Marchand, Mike Coombes, Pamela Roberts, Mira Lidstone, Gemma Francis, Fr David Williamson, Augustine Okonta & Richard Simon.

Home Visits – If you are sick or housebound and would like to receive Communion please let the parish priest know so that he can arrange for a Eucharistic Minister to visit you at home.

In Hospital – If you or anyone you know is going into hospital, please register as a Catholic with the hospital staff and let your Parish Priest know if you wish him to visit.

Those who have recently died:
Sheila Dredge & Kay Diver RIP

SUNDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER – 24th Sunday of the Year (B)
6:30pm (Sat) – MASS – Int. Tom & Helen Handley
9:45am – SUNG MASS – Int. The Family of Barbara Cotter (Int.)
11:15am – FAMILY MASS – Int. Cathy Condon RIP
7:00pm – MASS – Int. All the people of the Parish

Weekday Masses – Year 2, Week 24: Daily Prayer – Week 4

MONDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER
9:00am* – MASS – Int. Sisters of Providence

TUESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
9:00am* – MASS – Int. Cassie Bradley (Birthday)

WEDNESDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER
9:00am* – MASS – Int. Holy Souls

THURSDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER – Ss Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Priest, Paul Chong Ha-Sang & Companions, Martyrs
9:00am* – MASS – Int. Jim Lavin RIP

FRIDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER – St Matthew
9:00am* – MASS – Int. Mary Grady RIP
7:30pm – Holy Hour

SATURDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER
9:00am* – MASS – Int. Jack Hynes RIP
9:30am-10:00am – CONFESSIONS
9:30am-10:00am – EXPOSITION & BENEDICTION
6:00pm-6:20pm – CONFESSIONS

SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER – 25th Sunday of the Year (B)
6:30pm (Sat) – MASS – Int. Kay Fleming RIP
9:45am – SUNG MASS – Int. Cathy Condon RIP
11:15am – FAMILY MASS – Int. Cleary & McCormack Families
7:00pm – MASS – Int. All the people of the Parish

9:00am* – preceded by Morning Prayer at 8:45am
The Liturgical Calendar of feasts can be found here

Meetings are in Lower Parish Rooms unless shown otherwise

TUESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
5:00pm-7:00pm – PRIEST SURGERY – See Fr Sean without an appointment – Presbytery

WEDNESDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER
7:30pm – LEGION OF MARY – Presbytery

THURSDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER
11:00am-1:30pm – THURSDAYS TOGETHER – meet your neighbours for a friendly chat, light lunch available – Holy Trinity Church Hall

FRIDAY 21ST SEPEMBER
1:30pm – STAY & PLAY GROUP – St Peter’s School Hall, Elm Grove

SOUP RUN: – Saturday 15th September – 4pm & 6pm – Team B
LINEN ROTA: – Saturday/Sunday 15th/16th September – Theresa Quinn

24TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (B)
Saturday/Sunday 15th/16th September
READERS:
6:30pm (Sat) – Mia Griso Dyer
9:45am 1st Reading: – Mags Kelly 2nd Reading: – Marianne Law
7:00pm – Chris Beasley
Readings:
1st: Isaiah 50:5-9; 2nd: James 2:14-18; Gospel: Mark 8:27-35
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
6:30pm (Sat) David Fleming, Emer Hughes, Jacqueline O’Shea
9:45am Margaret Forkan, Patrick Egan, Regina Fleming, Sheila Doyle, Sr Anne Hogan
11:15am Gianni Gagnier, Grace Brimacombe-Rand, Helen Bligh, Helga Chan, Jenny Coleman
7:00pm Paul Stone, Peter Duncan, Pedro Daniel

COUNTING: – Sunday 16th September – 6:45pm – Planned Giving Team B
COUNTING: – Monday 3rd September – 9:30am – Team B

SOUP RUN: – Saturday 22nd September – 4pm & 6pm – Team C
LINEN ROTA: – Saturday/Sunday 22nd/23rd September – Susan Fleming

25TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (B)
Saturday/Sunday 22nd/23rd September
READERS:
6:30pm (Sat) – Gillian Spry
9:45am 1st Reading: – Claire Kennedy 2nd Reading: – Martin Whitaker
7:00pm – Helen Helmer
Readings:
1st: Wisdom 2:12.17-20; 2nd: James 3:16 – 4:3; Gospel: Mark Mark 9:30-37
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
6:30pm (Sat) Laura Alyousif, Patricia Hannon, Sarah Fleming
9:45am Anthony Pippet, Carol Phillips, Gabriella Olaniran, Gertrude Jones, Jim Donoghue
11:15am Katherine Quinn, Kathleen McGrath, Kaveeta Soodoo-Cecile, Kayte Brimacombe, Lisa Murphy
7:00pm Ruben Ferreira, Daniel Lloyd-Morgan, Fiona Stone

COUNTING: – Monday 24th September – 9:30am – Team C

Education Sunday

Sunday is Education Sunday. For well over a hundred years there has been an annual recognition of Education Sunday in England and Wales. It is a national day of prayer and celebration for everyone in the world of education. The theme for 2018 is ‘Faith and Works’. For more information visit the Churches Together in England website https://www.cte.org.uk/

The Pope’s Prayer Intention

In September, we join the Holy Father in prayer for his Universal Intention, that young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries.

Home Mission Sunday – 16th September

Home Mission Sunday provides us with the opportunity to focus on spreading the Gospel in our local areas The Home Mission Office helps the local Church make the Joy of the Gospel a reality across England and Wales by providing training and support to diocesan evangelisation personnel, putting on events that inspire people to share their faith and encouraging the faithful to pray for evangelisation.

Parish Office

The Parish Office will re-open on Wednesday 12th September at 9am.

Kay Diver RIP

We learnt this week of the sad death of Ms Kay Diver, retired Head Teacher of St Peter in Chains Infant school. She retired and moved back to Ireland in the early 1990s but would be remembered fondly by many pupils and members of the Parish.

Building Works – access to the Parish Rooms

There will be no access to the Parish Rooms via the basement area steps until further notice. Access will be through the church and the sacristy when the church is open and through the Presbytery if the church closed. Thank you for your cooperation.

You can see photos of the works progressing here.

Secondary Schools Transfer

Details of schools Open Days/Evenings will be published here on the website along with Fr Sean’s dates for signing school forms.

Parish Raffle Results

The winning numbers for September were 390, 399 & 374 – (White AE6L MM4R). If you have a winning ticket, please see Fr Sean after Mass or in the Parish Office.

Priest Surgery – See Fr Sean without an appointment on Tuesday 11th September from 5pm-7pm at the presbytery.

Life Ascending Group – resumes on Tuesday, 11th September at 10am in the lower parish rooms – entry will be through the church.

The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) – is open to adults interested in learning about the Catholic faith with a view perhaps to becoming Catholic as well as to baptised Catholics who may not have been fully received into the Church and wish to make First Holy Communion or to be Confirmed. Please speak to Fr Sean to find out more. Details of an introductory meeting and how to apply will be announced shortly.

Fresh Produce – If anyone has extra veg and or fruit from their garden/allotments, the London Catholic Worker in Mattison Road would greatly appreciate this. Please deliver to Giuseppe Conlon House, 49 Mattison Road, Harringay N4 1BG any day after 5pm. Tel. 0208 348 8212.

Will you connect the poor with the powerful? – CAFOD is looking for Catholics in this area to share their faith with their MP. Write 3-4 times a year on a topical issue to support those living in poverty around the world. No experience needed as information will be provided online or by post. See www.cafod.org.uk/mpc or contact Tony on 020 8449 6970 or westminster@cafod.org.uk for further information. “Love is civic and political, and it makes itself felt in every action that seeks to build a better world.” – Pope Francis

Parish Census – We are asking all parishioners to fill in a registration form with the details of their household so that we can make sure that the information we hold is up to date. If you missed completing a form over the holiday period – and many thanks to all who have completed one – forms and pens are available on the Newsletter stand. Please return completed forms to the parish office. Thank you.

Church Cleaners urgently needed – Mondays after the 9am Mass. If you are able to spare an hour or so please come along on Mondays after the morning Mass. Many thanks.

Eucharistic Ministers – All Ministers are asked to respond to the data privacy notice they were sent recently if they have not done so yet.

Outreach Advice Worker – CARIS Haringey – is a Christian-based charity working with homeless families across the borough. We’re looking for a well-organised individual who is used to providing a high quality advice and advocacy service to join the team. Applicants must have significant experience of working with clients with complex needs. 28 hour post (4 days per week) NJC scale 30: £29,243 pro rata (includes OLW £1,885) Purpose of the role: To provide wide-ranging general advice, support and advocacy to homeless families. To apply, visit the CharityJob website or email info@carisharingey.org.uk for an application pack. Closing date: 5pm Thursday 20th September 2018.

Beginning Experience – There is a healing weekend for men and women who find themselves single again following separation, divorce or the death of a partner at the Domus Mariae Centre, Chigwell, Essex from 5th to 7th October 2018. For more details please contact Freda 01322-838415 or Sandra 01293-783965 or email johnabrotherton@hotmail.co.uk

Diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land – The 8th annual diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land, led by Bishop John Wilson, will take place from 21st to 29th November. Come and visit the holy sites, support local Christians and deepen your faith. Galilee, Bethlehem & Jerusalem covered. Full board. Flying BA. Price £1549 per person sharing. Single room and travel insurance extra. For booking forms or more information contact Elizabeth Uwalaka 0207 798 9173 or Gill at Tangney Tours 01732 886666.

Diocesan Job Vacancies – Please visit http://rcdow.org.uk/diocese/jobs/ to view all vacancies.

Thank you for your Sunday offerings. Giving by text – You can give the Parish £5 by texting “Parish STROG” to 70800. You can also donate online to the parish at https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/stroudgreen/donate/ This method allows you to add Gift Aid to your donation.

Newsletter deadline: – please submit items for the Newsletter before midday on Thursday. Note that pressure of space means items may have to be edited.

Those in the Parish who are ill:
Rose Carroll, Christian Overal, Antonio Neto, Zintra Sansom, Maria Graham, Brenda Buzec, Amy Gordon, Annette Donivar, Margaret Bradley, Caroline Hilton, Karin Summers, Graham Summers, Joan Summers, Alex Robertson, Helen Kozlowski, Lena Cavaciuti, Don Brewis, Roman Cholij, Adeline Oyekoya, Mary Wallace, Bruna Moia, Sister Pia, Margaret Whelan, Kitty Madden, Ann O’Grady, Clare Bruce, Brendan Whelan, Claire Marchand, Mike Coombes, Joel Maitre, Pamela Roberts, Mira Lidstone, Gemma Francis, Fr David Williamson, Sheila Dredge, Augustine Okonta & Richard Simon.

Home Visits – If you are sick or housebound and would like to receive Communion please let the parish priest know so that he can arrange for a Eucharistic Minister to visit you at home.

In Hospital – If you or anyone you know is going into hospital, please register as a Catholic with the hospital staff and let your Parish Priest know if you wish him to visit.

SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER – 23rd Sunday of the Year (B)
6:30pm (Sat) – MASS – Int. Maria Forkan RIP (Anniv)
9:45am – SUNG MASS – Int. All the people of the Parish
11:15am – FAMILY MASS – Int. Lucyna Warchalewska RIP (5th Anniv)
7:00pm – MASS – Int. Edward Holland

Weekday Masses – Year 2, Week 23: Daily Prayer – Week 3

MONDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER
9:00am* – MASS – Int. Marilena Rabhani RIP

TUESDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER
9:00am* – MASS – Int. Olajide Olaniran RIP

WEDNESDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER
9:00am* – MASS – Int. Dennis Barry RIP

THURSDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER – St John Chrysostom, Bishop & Doctor
9:00am* – MASS – Int. Jack Hynes RIP

FRIDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER – The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
9:00am* – MASS – Int. James Pender RIP
7:30pm – Holy Hour

SATURDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER – Our Lady of Sorrows
9:00am* – MASS – Int. Kenneth Offiah (Int.)
9:30am-10:00am – CONFESSIONS
9:30am-10:00am – EXPOSITION & BENEDICTION
6:00pm-6:20pm – CONFESSIONS

SUNDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER – 24th Sunday of the Year (B)
6:30pm (Sat) – MASS – Int. Tom & Helen Handley
9:45am – SUNG MASS – Int. The Family of Barbara Cotter (Int.)
11:15am – FAMILY MASS – Int. Cathy Condon RIP
7:00pm – MASS – Int. All the people of the Parish

9:00am* – preceded by Morning Prayer at 8:45am
The Liturgical Calendar of feasts can be found here

Meetings are in Lower Parish Rooms unless shown otherwise

TUESDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER
10:00am – LIFE ASCENDING GROUP – enter through church
5:00pm-7:00pm – PRIEST SURGERY – See Fr Sean without an appointment – Presbytery

WEDNESDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER
7:30pm – LEGION OF MARY – Presbytery

THURSDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER
11:00am-1:30pm – THURSDAYS TOGETHER – meet your neighbours for a friendly chat, light lunch available – Holy Trinity Church Hall

FRIDAY 14TH SEPEMBER
1:30pm – STAY & PLAY GROUP – St Peter’s School Hall, Elm Grove – resumes after Scholl Holidays

SOUP RUN: – Saturday 8th September – 4pm & 6pm – Team A
LINEN ROTA: – Saturday/Sunday 8th/9th September – Ann Hughes

23RD SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (B)
Saturday/Sunday 8th/9th September
READERS:
6:30pm (Sat) – Avril Byrne
9:45am 1st Reading: – Lesley Pippet 2nd Reading: – Anthony Pippet
7:00pm – Paul Stone
Readings:
1st: Isaiah 35:4-7; 2nd: James 2:1-5; Gospel: Mark 7:31-37
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
6:30pm (Sat) Ann Hughes, Catherine Sexton, Claire Carballo
9:45am Gabriella Olaniran, Gertrude Jones, Jim Donoghue, Josephine Bobb, Lesley Pippet
11:15am Claire Carson, Ha Chan, Daniel Ramirez-Cano, Declan Murphy, Dominic Martial
7:00pm Mary Maloney, Michael Woods, Nena Whitehead

COUNTING: – Monday 10th September – 9:30am – Team A

SOUP RUN: – Saturday 15th September – 4pm & 6pm – Team B
LINEN ROTA: – Saturday/Sunday 15th/16th September – Theresa Quinn

24TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (B)
Saturday/Sunday 15th/16th September
READERS:
6:30pm (Sat) – Mia Griso Dyer
9:45am 1st Reading: – Mags Kelly 2nd Reading: – Marianne Law
7:00pm – Chris Beasley
Readings:
1st: Isaiah 50:5-9; 2nd: James 2:14-18; Gospel: Mark 8:27-35
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
6:30pm (Sat) David Fleming, Emer Hughes, Jacqueline O’Shea
9:45am Margaret Forkan, Patrick Egan, Regina Fleming, Sheila Doyle, Sr Anne Hogan
11:15am Gianni Gagnier, Grace Brimacombe-Rand, Helen Bligh, Helga Chan, Jenny Coleman
7:00pm Paul Stone, Peter Duncan, Pedro Daniel

COUNTING: – Sunday 16th September – 6:45pm – Planned Giving Team B
COUNTING: – Monday 3rd September – 9:30am – Team B

Adoremus – National Eucharistic Congress –  8th/9th September – Liverpool

Eucharistic Congresses are gatherings of clergy, religious and laity which promote an awareness of the central place of the Eucharist in the life and mission of the Church. We can participate in it at home by 1) Coming together on Friday night in the Church for our weekly hour of adoration; 2) Mass and exposition on Saturday morning from 9am to 10am; 3) Visiting Adoremus website which has many resources, podcasts and prayers etc to help us pray and reflect at home and grow in our love for the Eucharist, http://www.catholicnews.org.uk/Home/Special-Events/Adoremus-National-Eucharistic-Pilgrimage; 4) Try to attend mass more regularly, reverently and joyfully. Let us pray for its success.

Next Sunday, 8th/9th September, is Education Sunday. For well over a hundred years there has been an annual recognition of Education Sunday in England and Wales. It is a national day of prayer and celebration for everyone in the world of education. The theme for 2018 is ‘Faith and Works’. Each year the theme is devised by an ecumenical steering group representing different Christian denominations and organisations under the auspices of Churches Together in England.

The Pope’s Prayer Intention

In September, we join the Holy Father in prayer for his Universal Intention, that young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries.

Building Works – access to the Parish Rooms

There will be no access to the Parish Rooms via the basement area steps until further notice. Access will be through the church and the sacristy when the church is open and through the Presbytery if the church closed. Thank you for your cooperation.

You can see photos of the works progressing here.

Fr Sean’s General Surgery

Fr Sean’s surgery is an opportunity to see Fr Sean without an appointment. Surgeries resume this week on Tuesday from 5pm-7pm at the presbytery

Will you connect the poor with the powerful?

CAFOD is looking for Catholics in this area to share their faith with their MP. Write 3-4 times a year on a topical issue to support those living in poverty around the world. No experience needed as information will be provided online or by post. See www.cafod.org.uk/mpc or contact Tony on 0208-449-6970 or westminster@cafod.org.uk for further information. “Love is civic and political, and it makes itself felt in every action that seeks to build a better world.” – Pope Francis

Parish Raffle Tickets

Tickets will be on sale this weekend 1st/2nd September after all Masses. The winning numbers for August were 52, 96 & 65 – (Green A824 SN6N).

Fresh Produce

If anyone has extra veg and or fruit from their garden/allotments, the London Catholic Worker in Mattison Road would greatly appreciate this. Please deliver to Giuseppe Conlon House, 49 Mattison Road, Harringay N4 1BG any day after 5pm. Tel. 0208 348 8212.

Priest Surgery – See Fr Sean without an appointment on Tuesday 4th September from 5pm-7pm at the presbytery.

Legion of Mary – resumes this week on Wednesday, 5th September at 7:30pm.

Life Ascending Group – resumes on Tuesday, 11th September at 10am in the lower parish rooms.

Parish Census – We are asking all parishioners to fill in a registration form with the details of their household so that we can make sure that the information we hold is up to date. If you missed completing a form over the holiday period – and many thanks to all who have completed one – forms and pens are available on the Newsletter stand. Please return completed forms to the parish office. Thank you.

Church Cleaners urgently needed – Mondays after the 9am Mass. If you are able to spare an hour or so please come along on Mondays after the morning Mass. Many thanks.

Eucharistic Ministers – All Ministers are asked to respond to the data privacy notice they were sent recently if they have not done so yet.

The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) – is open to adults interested in learning about the Catholic faith with a view perhaps to becoming Catholic as well as to baptised Catholics who may not have been fully received into the Church and wish to make First Holy Communion or to be Confirmed. Please speak to Fr Sean to find out more. Details of an introductory meeting and how to apply will be announced shortly.

Outreach Advice Worker – CARIS Haringey – is a Christian-based charity working with homeless families across the borough. We’re looking for a well-organised individual who is used to providing a high quality advice and advocacy service to join the team. Applicants must have significant experience of working with clients with complex needs. 28 hour post (4 days per week) NJC scale 30: £29,243 pro rata (includes OLW £1,885) Purpose of the role: To provide wide-ranging general advice, support and advocacy to homeless families. To apply, visit the CharityJob website or email info@carisharingey.org.uk for an application pack. Closing date: 5pm Thursday 20th September 2018.

Beginning Experience – There is a healing weekend for men and women who find themselves single again following separation, divorce or the death of a partner at the Domus Mariae Centre, Chigwell, Essex from 5th to 7th October 2018. For more details please contact Freda 01322-838415 or Sandra 01293-783965 or email johnabrotherton@hotmail.co.uk

St Ignatius College – Enrolment to Sixth Form from Monday 3rd September. St Ignatius College celebrates excellent exam results again this summer and warmly invites applications to the Sixth Form which is open to boys and girls and offers excellent teaching, pastoral support and support for university application and next steps. Come and meet members of our Sixth Form Team or email sixthform@st-ignatius.enfield.sch.uk. Enrolling from Monday 3rd September 2018.

St Ignatius College Open Evening Tuesday 18 September from 5:30pm to 8pm; Headteacher’s address at 6:15pm and 7:15pm. All are welcome to our Open Evening. Come and join us and experience our superb facilities and meet members of our Ignatian community. Tour classrooms and talk to our students and staff. We look forwarded to welcoming you.

Open Evenings at other schools and colleges will be publicised when information becomes available.

Diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land – The 8th annual diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land, led by Bishop John Wilson, will take place from 21st to 29th November. Come and visit the holy sites, support local Christians and deepen your faith. Galilee, Bethlehem & Jerusalem covered. Full board. Flying BA. Price £1549 per person sharing. Single room and travel insurance extra. For booking forms or more information contact Elizabeth Uwalaka 0207 798 9173 or Gill at Tangney Tours 01732 886666.

Diocesan Job Vacancies – Please visit http://rcdow.org.uk/diocese/jobs/ to view all vacancies.

Thank you for your Sunday offerings. Giving by text – You can give the Parish £5 by texting “Parish STROG” to 70800. You can also donate online to the parish at https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/stroudgreen/donate/ This method allows you to add Gift Aid to your donation.

Newsletter deadline: – please submit items for the Newsletter before midday on Thursday. Note that pressure of space means items may have to be edited.

Those in the Parish who are ill:
Rose Carroll, Christian Overal, Antonio Neto, Zintra Sansom, Maria Graham, Brenda Buzec, Amy Gordon, Annette Donivar, Margaret Bradley, Caroline Hilton, Karin Summers, Graham Summers, Joan Summers, Alex Robertson, Helen Kozlowski, Lena Cavaciuti, Don Brewis, Roman Cholij, Adeline Oyekoya, Mary Wallace, Bruna Moia, Sister Pia, Margaret Whelan, Kitty Madden, Ann O’Grady, Clare Bruce, Brendan Whelan, Claire Marchand, Mike Coombes, Joel Maitre, Pamela Roberts, Mira Lidstone, Gemma Francis, Fr David Williamson, Sheila Dredge, Augustine Okonta & Richard Simon.

Home Visits – If you are sick or housebound and would like to receive Communion please let the parish priest know so that he can arrange for a Eucharistic Minister to visit you at home.

In Hospital – If you or anyone you know is going into hospital, please register as a Catholic with the hospital staff and let your Parish Priest know if you wish him to visit.

SUNDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER – 22nd Sunday of the Year (B)
6:30pm (Sat) – MASS – Int. James & Julie Handley RIP (Anniv)
9:45am – SUNG MASS – Int. All the people of the Parish
11:15am – FAMILY MASS – Int. Cathy Condon RIP
7:00pm – MASS – Int. Patrick Naughton RIP

Weekday Masses – Year 2, Week 22: Daily Prayer – Week 2

MONDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER – St Monica
9:00am* – MASS – Int. Cathy Condon RIP

TUESDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER – St Gregory the Great, Pope & Doctor
9:00am* – MASS – Int. Josie Monaghan RIP

WEDNESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER
9:00am* – MASS – Int. Theresa & Franco Delavega (Thanksgiving)

THURSDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER
9:00am* – MASS – Int. Kathleen Hamilton RIP

FRIDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER
9:00am* – MASS – Int. Jack Hynes RIP
7:30pm – Holy Hour

SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
9:00am* – MASS – Int.
9:30am-10:00am – CONFESSIONS
9:30am-10:00am – EXPOSITION & BENEDICTION
6:00pm-6:20pm – CONFESSIONS

SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER – 23rd Sunday of the Year (B)
6:30pm (Sat) – MASS – Int. Maria Forkan RIP (Anniv)
9:45am – SUNG MASS – Int. All the people of the Parish
11:15am – FAMILY MASS – Int. Lucyna Warchalewska RIP (5th Anniv)
7:00pm – MASS – Int. Edward Holland

9:00am* – preceded by Morning Prayer at 8:45am
The Liturgical Calendar of feasts can be found here

Meetings are in Lower Parish Rooms unless shown otherwise

TUESDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER
5:00pm-7:00pm – PRIEST SURGERY – See Fr Sean without an appointment – Presbytery

WEDNESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER
7:30pm – LEGION OF MARY – Presbytery

THURSDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER
11:00am-1:30pm – THURSDAYS TOGETHER – meet your neighbours for a friendly chat, light lunch available – Holy Trinity Church Hall

FRIDAY 7TH SEPEMBER
1:30pm – STAY & PLAY GROUP – St Peter’s School Hall, Elm Grove – resumes after Scholl Holidays

SOUP RUN: – Saturday 1st September – 4pm & 6pm – Team D
LINEN ROTA: – Saturday/Sunday 1st/2nd September – Nena Whitehead

22ND SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (B)
Saturday/Sunday 1st/2nd September
READERS:
6:30pm (Sat) – Steve Bethell
9:45am 1st Reading: – Claire Kennedy 2nd Reading: – Harriet Mackie
7:00pm – Helen Helmer
Readings:
1st: Deuteronomy 4:1-2.6-8; 2nd: James 1:17-18.21-22.27; Gospel: Mark 7:1-8.14-15.21-23
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
6:30pm (Sat) Susan Fleming, Alice Fidler, Andrew Dickson
9:45am Regina Fleming, Sheila Doyle, Sr Anne Hogan, Anthony Pippet, Carol Phillips
11:15am Sabrina Cecile, Yessica Alvarez-Manzano, Anastasia Gaffiero, Anna Maria Fernandez, Anthony Cecile
7:00pm Fiona Stone, John Pio Sheehan, Maria Fernandez

COUNTING: – Sunday 2nd September – 6:45pm – Planned Giving Team D
COUNTING: – Monday 3rd September – 9:30am – Team D

SOUP RUN: – Saturday 8th September – 4pm & 6pm – Team A
LINEN ROTA: – Saturday/Sunday 8th/9th September – Ann Hughes

23RD SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (B)
Saturday/Sunday 8th/9th September
READERS:
6:30pm (Sat) – Avril Byrne
9:45am 1st Reading: – Lesley Pippet 2nd Reading: – Anthony Pippet
7:00pm – Paul Stone
Readings:
1st: Isaiah 35:4-7; 2nd: James 2:1-5; Gospel: Mark 7:31-37
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
6:30pm (Sat) David Fleming, Emer Hughes, Jacqueline O’Shea
9:45am Margaret Forkan, Patrick Egan, Regina Fleming, Sheila Doyle, Sr Anne Hogan
11:15am Gianni Gagnier, Grace Brimacombe-Rand, Helen Bligh, Helga Chan, Jenny Coleman
7:00pm Paul Stone, Peter Duncan, Pedro Daniel

COUNTING: – Monday 10th September – 9:30am – Team A