Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 05.07.2026

Jul 3
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MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS

Sun 5^th July

8.30 am Holy Souls

11 am Eileen and David Scott, RIP

Mon 6^th July Feria

10 am Santana and Karen Luis, wedding anniversary intentions

Tues 7^th July Feria

10 am Tom and Josephine Murphy, 100^th anniversary

Weds 8^th July NO MASS

Thurs 9^th July Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes School, Bow Lane

11 am Peter Sartori, RIP

Fri 10^th July Feria

10 am People of the Parish

Sat 11^th July Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

5pm Tony Murphy, intentions

Every Saturday: 10am – 11am - 4.30pm – 5pm: Confessions and Exposition

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

Let us keep in our prayers: Mike O’Brien, Freya Askew, Joan Gordon, Sanjuna Madonandi Kuniyil, Ben Galligan, David Ryan, Margaret Ryan, Michael O’Boy, Christina Cahill, Eric Nicholas Darwent, Therese Kemp, Jose Luis Pérez, Karina McKiernan, Jonathan Heller and Izabela Lissowska – all unwell at this time. We also pray for: Sister Avis, Mary McGovern and Lissie McGovern, Julius Lipner, Eileen and David Scott, Gildo Fernandes, Tom and Josephine Murphy and Peter Sartori and all those whose anniversaries occur at this time or have died recently. May they Rest in Peace.

THE OFFERTORY

The offertory collection for the week ending 28^th June was £1412.62 and Contactless was

£124.37 for week ending 21^st June and £116.52 for week ending 28^th June. Donations via Standing Orders, Stripe and Online will be communicated one month in arrears. Thank you for your generosity.

ALTAR SERVERS PRACTICE

There will be an altar servers’ practice at 11am on Saturday 11th July. This session is also ideal for children who have recently made their First Holy Communion, as well as for anyone else who would like to become an altar server.

We will also chat about plans for our next bowling trip, which is always great fun.

FINCHLEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL – OPEN EVENING

Please note that Finchley Catholic High will be holding their annual Open Evening for prospective parents on Tuesday 29^th September from 5 pm – 7.30 pm.

SUNDAY MASS TIMES FROM SUNDAY 26^TH JULY TO SUNDAY 30^TH AUGUST INCLUSIVE

From Sunday 26^th July to Sunday 30^th August inclusive, there will be only TWO Masses on Sundays at 8.30 am and 11 am.

SISTER AVIS RIP

“We were saddened to hear of the death of Sr Avis at the grand age of almost 95.

Her life was so full that it could fill a book. She was a woman of many talents and gifts. At St Mary's, we knew and loved her as our Parish Sister, catechist, teacher, active member of the St Vincent de Paul Society, friend, and church organist. Through these many roles, she came into contact with countless parishioners and developed a deep awareness of the needs of families within our community. She carried out all her work with love, generosity, and a quiet confidentiality that earned the respect and affection of all who knew her. Her contribution to parish life was immense, and her part in one particular Christmas Fair has become the stuff of legend.

Among her many achievements was her service in Malawi, where she worked as a teacher and later as a headteacher, dedicating herself to the education and formation of young people.

In 2008–09, Sr Avis retired to the La Sagesse Community in Romsey, Hampshire, where her spirit of service continued as she volunteered in the local school. Long after she left East Finchley, Sr Avis remained greatly missed and deeply loved by her former community at St Mary's. We give thanks for her life of faith, service, and friendship, and we remember her with affection and gratitude. May she rest in peace.”

Fintan McGovern