SUMMER AND AUTUMN 2010

To Love and Serve the Lord

Parish Events Summer 2010

Wednesday 7th to 15th July
Novena of prayer in preparation for the feast day of Our Lady of Mt Carmel. Prayer cards suitable for individual use will be available from Sunday 4th July

Thursday 8th July at 8pm
Evening for Lay-Ministers in the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Do you volunteer some way in the parish or in the local community? Or are you thinking of volunteering, but not sure what would suit? Or perhaps you would just like to know more. If so please come along to an evening for Lay-Ministers on Thursday evening 8th July at 8pm in the church to celebrate the patron saints of the ministries.

Friday 16th July at 8pm
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Patronal Feastday Sung Mass Celebrated by Right Revd. George Stack, Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster followed by party in the Parish Centre hosted by the Mount Carmel Ladies Group

Parish Events Autumn 2010

Monday 13th September at 8pm
Guest Speaker, Fr. Daniel Seward, Cong. Orat. from The Oxford Oratory Talk about the life of John Henry Newman in preparation for his Beatification during the visit of The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI

Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th September
Visit of The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI to Scotland and England

Monday 11th October at 8pm
Celebrated Author Fr. Gerard Skinner to speak on Blessed John Henry Newman the Priest A Father of Souls

A Saturday in October (date to be confirmed)
Guest speaker Barbara Wallace to give a presentation on Parish Life Participation Vita et Pax, Cockfosters

Sunday 10th October
Welcome Occasion for New Parishioners and Ministries Fayre in Parish Centre

Go in Peace to Love and Serve the Lord

With these words we are sent from Mass to make a difference in the world, to proclaim the Good News, to enable people to recognise Christ, to be the message of faith, hope and love to all we meet and in all we strive to do.

In early summer this year we mark the end of the Year for Priests. However in this time of great demand for their service, we cannot expect our priests to cope alone. Many Church documents remind us of the theology and foundations for active participation by all members of the Body of Christ.

This parish is blessed with a large number of lay volunteers who give their time and talents without complaint, without asking and without praise. These also need our support.

During summer and autumn we will be asking your opinion on lay ministry; hosting a parish centre fayre to highlight existing ministries; and encouraging parishioners to give their time and talents.

‘Far from being self-contained individuals, we are,in truth, always mutually dependent. We are made for one another. This is verified by the sense of fulfillment and satisfaction we experience when we act in generosity and solidarity with those in need.’ (Choosing the Common Good 2010)

Please watch out for further details in the Parish newsletter and on this website and please do respond with generosity.