| OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP | |
| This evening we begin our annual novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Our parish activity this week is focused on gathering in prayer as a community around Our Lady. The picture is painted like an icon. Two angels designated as Sts Michael and Gabriel are seen beside the Virgin’s head, carrying in their veiled hands the instruments of Christs Passion, the Cross, the spear and the sponge. The picture was probably painted by a great artist of the thirteenth or fourteenth century. Mary is invoked as Our Lady of Perpetual Help because she affords help to Christians in all our needs. Although she is now enthroned in heaven, she still takes an interest in our joys and sorrows. Mary is our Mother of Perpetual Help, and we should have great confidence in her. She can help us, for her prayer is all powerful with God, and she will help us, for she is our Mother and she loves us as her children. Come and join us in these nine days of prayer and intercession. Novena Booklets are available from the repository – price £4. Petitions and Offerings may be left in the box by the Icon. Flowers can be placed in the vases provided at the front of the sanctuary. Sunday: Rosary 6:40pm; Novena Service 7pm Mon – Fri: Rosary 6:40pm, Mass 7pm & Novena Service 7:30pm Saturday: Rosary 5:10pm, Mass 5:30pm & Novena Service 6:30pm | Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Pray for us. |
FATHER’S DAY – We remember all father’s as we celebrate their special day this Sunday.
CHURCH CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK
Tuesday 20th June St Albans
Wednesday 21st June St Aloysius Gonzaga
Thursday 22nd June Ss John Fisher & Thomas More
Saturday 24th June The Nativity of St John the Baptist
MASS INTENTIONS – 2 Masses available in July. Please note that if you asked for an intention on a specific date and a funeral is subsequently arranged on that day, the intention will be moved to the next available date.
ABOUT BEING A CATHOLIC – Since last September, 5 adults have been coming to our ABC sessions to learn more about our Catholic faith. On Sunday 25th June at the 10am Mass three of them will be baptized, one will be received into full communion with the Catholic Church and one will be confirmed. Please keep them in your prayers and come for the Mass on the 25th June.
HOLY DAY THURSDAY 29TH JUNE SS PETER & PAUL
Masses at 10am & 7:30pm. We will be joined by children from St Paul’s and St Martins at the 10am Mass. The collection will be used to support various charities who ask to come and make appeals in the parish.
THANK YOU FOR THE COLLECTION OF – Sunday 11th June which amounted to £962.99 (Envelopes £401; Loose £561.99). Contactless £224. Standing Orders for May amounted to £5589.01
COMBONI MISSION APPEAL – Thank you for your generous response to the appeal last Sunday. We have raised so far £1121.04. The collection will remain open for one more week.
BERNADETTE POWER RIP – We pray for the repose of the soul of Bernadette Power who died this week. We keep her family in our prayers.
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION 2024 – We have begun the registration for our next Confirmation Programme. To register you should be in Year 9 or above and St Paul’s should be your regular place of worship. Please collect a registration form from Fr Perry after Mass. Closing date for registration is 15th July 2023. Sessions for candidates begin after the summer holidays.
FIRST CONFESSION & FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2024
All those who gave names for the new First Holy Communion Classes need to come and see Fr Perry to complete a registration form. In order to register please note the following points:
1. St Paul the Apostle Wood Green must be your regular place of worship. If you attend Mass in another parish on a
Sunday, then that is the Parish you should register your child.
2. Children for the programme should be in Year 3 from September 2023 or above.
3. Children should know the basic prayers i.e. The Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary & Glory Be.
To register, please ring the Parish Office Monday to Friday 10:30am – 2 pm on 020 8888 2390 and book a time to see Fr Perry. Parent(s) and child should attend the registration appointment and you are asked to bring a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate. Final date for registration 10th July 2023.
ORDINATION – Deacon Mark will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday 8th July in Norwich. Please note that amended time of departure – 7am and return around 7pm. Thank you to all those who have paid. The coach is fully booked. It would be a good idea to bring food and drink with you for the day.
THE SUMMIT – St Paul’s will be hosting an event on Friday 30th June 7pm – 9pm for young Catholics (14-18 years old) here in Haringey. It’s a chance to socialise, to meet other young people, share a meal together, learn more about our Catholic faith and be introduced to a deeper level of prayer and adoration. For those who wish to attend please give your names to Gerald or Fr Perry.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND & JORDAN 2024
Departure date: 24th May 2024 Return date: 2nd June 2024
Visiting all the places associated with the life and ministry of Jesus in the Holy Land. In Jordan visit to Mt Nebo where Moses stood and saw the promised land and visit to Petra – ‘The Red Rose City’ which is listed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Itinerary & Booking forms available from Fr Perry or the Parish Office.
Cost per person £1850 sharing; £2195 single room.
| Includes: 5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Bethlehem 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Petra 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Amman 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Tiberias All Entrance Fees Jordan Visa Boat Trip on the sea of Galilee Taxis to Mt Tabor Gratuities in Jordan & the Holy Land | Not Included: Travel Insurance £65 per person up to 79 years of age Travel insurance £98 per person aged 80+ Coach fare to and from Luton Airport Bookings open until 31st October, after this time anyone wishing to book would be subject to hotel availability. |
POPE’S INTENTION FOR JUNE – For the abolition of torture – We pray that the international community may commit in a concrete way to ensuring the abolition of torture and guarantee support to victims and their families.
| PARISH DIARY Sunday 18th June Refreshments after 10am Mass Tuesday 20th June No Refreshments after 9:30am Mass Church Cleaning Thursday 22nd June 1pm – 3pm SVP Bingo Sunday 25th June Refreshments after 10am Mass | NEXT SUNDAY 25TH JUNE IS THE 12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – 1st Reading Jeremiah 20:10-13 2nd Reading Romans 5:12-15 Gospel Matthew 10:26-33 |