CAFOD ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CRISIS APPEAL
We have all been shocked and saddened by the devastating conflict in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory. CAFOD’s local partners in Gaza and southern Israel are now actively responding and providing urgent humanitarian aid to those in need.
· We have sent £100,000 to our local partner, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) who are already supporting 10,000 families with cash vouchers. Families are using these to purchase essentials like food and water as well as mattresses and bedding from wholesale suppliers in Gaza.
· We have committed £50,000 to our local partner, Culture and Free Thought Association, who are sheltering 300 people in their centres in Gaza and are supporting them with cash assistance, food, water and offering counselling to those dealing with losing their loved ones, their homes and their livelihoods.
· We have released £10,000 to our local partner Sadaka Reut, working in southern Israel with local emergency support groups providing psychological support, basic humanitarian assistance and building emotional resilience.
Sadly, staff and volunteers in our partner organisations have already lost their lives and tragically news has reached us this morning that more local staff in Gaza have been killed.They tell us thatyour support and your prayers of solidarity for those putting their lives at risk to help during this crisis are needed now more than ever.
Donate to CAFOD’s Israeli-Palestinian Crisis Appeal at cafod.org.uk/ipc or call 0303 303 3030 to support those affected and get funds to local trusted experts in Gaza and southern Israel who have been working alongside communities helping those most in need. Your donation will help support aid workers providing urgent humanitarian aid including food, water and emergency shelter to those in need. Thank you for your prayers.
MASS INTENTIONS – Masses for December are fully booked. 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.
MASS TIMES – Tuesday 21st November & Wednesday 22nd November. No 9:30am Mass. Funeral Mass at 10am. Morning Prayer as usual at 9:10am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
CHURCH CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK –
Tuesday 21st November The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Wednesday 22nd November St Cecilia
Friday 24th November St Andrew Dung-Lac and companions
Sunday 26th November Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
BAPTISMS – Please ring the Parish Office on 0208 888 2390 to arrange a time to come and meet with Fr Perry.
WEDDINGS – If you are planning to get married either in St Paul’s church or elsewhere, the Diocese requires the minimum of 6 months in order for preparation and paperwork to be completed. We will be running our pre-marriage course in the new year. Please register with Fr Perry as soon as possible.
RED WEDNESDAY – 22nd November 2023.
This Sunday (19th November) please wear something Red for Mass in solidarity with Christians who are persecuted around the world at this time. Let us make it Red Sunday in St Paul’s!!
WALK WITH ME – Booklets for Advent are available from the shop – price £1. For the first time this year we also have Walk with Me for children aged 5+. This activity booklet for Advent 2023 has weekly activities for the children. These are also on sale in the shop – price £1.
BAPTISMS – This Sunday at the 10am Mass, 4 older children will be baptised. Please pray for each of them and their families on this special day.
THANK YOU – to all those who helped with the Mass and refreshments last Sunday for the deceased parishioners.
THANK YOU FOR THE COLLECTION OF – Sunday 12th November. Total £1067.01 (Loose £782.31; Envelopes £284.70). Contactless £403. Standing Orders for October amounted to £5554.01.
THANK YOU – to everyone who donated to the Sick & Retired Priests’ collection. We have collected £1670.38.
PLANNED GIVING – Thank you to all those who have been using the planned giving envelopes this year. Early next year, we will be ordering envelopes for the next financial year. Could you please think about giving by Contactless machine or by Standing Order instead of the envelopes. If you are switching over, please let the office know so we can take the numbered box off the list we order. If you have signed a Gift Aid Form in the past, please let us know if you no longer pay income tax. If you are not sure if you have signed a Gift Aid Form, please contact the Parish Office.
Call 020 8888 2390.
DAVID BREEN RIP – We pray for the repose of the soul of David Breen who died on 27th September. We keep his family in our prayers. His requiem Mass is on Tuesday 21st November at 10am. May he rest in peace.
DELIA FINN RIP – We pray for the repose of the soul of Delia Finn who died recently. We keep her family in our prayers. Her Requiem Mass is on Wednesday 22nd November at 10am. May she rest in peace.
MICHAEL JOHN ELGAR NICHOLSON RIP – We pray for the repose of the soul of Michael Nicholson who died recently. We keep his family in our prayers. His requiem Mass is on Wednesday 29th November at 10am. May he rest in peace.
FIRST CONFESSIONS – The children in the First Holy Communion will be making their First Confession next Saturday at 11am in the church. Please keep the children and their families in your prayers. We will present them with their certificates at the 10am Mass next Sunday.
LAS POSADA – is an Advent tradition from Latin America. The word Posadas translates to ‘dwelling’ or ‘lodging’ and celebrates Joseph and Mary’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a place for Baby Jesus to be born. The Parish Statue will journey around our Parish from Thursday 14th December until Saturday 23rd December. We need 9 homes in our parish that are willing to be a ‘dwelling’ or ‘lodging’ for the statue of the Holy Family. Would you be willing to open your home for prayer at 7pm on one of the evenings and lead a time of prayer (prayers will be provided) followed by simple refreshments. Please note you must be willing for us to share your address with parishioners so they can join you for the time of prayer. The statue will remain in your home overnight and we will ask that you take it to the next host family for prayers at 7pm. The statue will be returned to church on Saturday 23rd December in time for the 5:30pm Mass. If you would like to take part by receiving the statue into your home, please see Fr Perry after Mass today.
OLDER PERSONS CHRISTMAS PARTY – Anyone who would like to attend St Paul’s Christmas Party for older parishioners on Sunday the 10th December from 1pm to 4:30pm needs to register. There is a limit of 60 places so register early. There are registration forms at the back of the church. Completed forms should be placed in the blue box at the back of the church. If anyone would like to make any donations like a bottle of wine, some chocolates, these will be very welcome.
CHRISTMAS – The Parish Shop has lots of items for sale to help us celebrate the great feast of Christmas.
ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S FEAST 2023 – The 41st annual celebration of St Francis Xavier, the Patron Saint of Goa, will be held by the North London Goans at Cypriot Community Centre, Earlham Grove, Wood Green N22 5HJ on Sunday 3rd December with Mass in the Centre at 12 noon followed by a social. Adults 16+ – £13, children aged 7 to 16 – £11, children 6 years and under – free. For tickets contact Tony Gomes or any of the names displayed on the notice board at the back of the church.
UPDATE – Work will begin shortly on the church tower and the cleansing of the front of the church. These works have been approved by the Parish Finance Committee and by the Diocese. In the New Year we will look at how we can improve the grounds at the front of the church.
HEALTH & SAFETY – There are regular checks to be made to the emergency lighting, fire extinguishers and fire alarm. Is this something you could do for the parish? Please have a word with Fr Perry.
PARKING – Please be considerate in how you park your car in the school playground and be patient when trying to leave after Mass.
| PARISH DIARY Sunday 19th Nov Refreshments after 10am Mass Refreshments after 12 noon Mass Tuesday 21st Nov No Refreshments after 10am Mass. Church Cleaning after Mass 7:30pm ALPHA Wednesday 22nd Nov 12 noon to 3pm Welcome Space 7pm Meditation Group | Friday 24th Nov 10am ASCENT Group Saturday 25th Nov 11am First Confessions Sunday 26th Nov Refreshments after 10am Mass NEXT SUNDAY 26TH NOVEMBER – Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 1st Reading Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 2nd Reading 1 Corinthians 15:20-26,28 Gospel Matthew 25:31-46 |