Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 01.02.2026
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MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
Sun 1st Feb
8.30am People of the Parish
10am Bernard and Margaret Looney, intns
12noon Deceased members of the Tomei family
Mon 2nd Feb The Presentation of the Lord
10am Lillian Murphy, RIP
Tues 3rd Feb Saints Laurence, Dunstan and Theodore, Archbishops of Canterbury
10am Funeral Mass for Italia Camillo
Weds 4th Feb NO MASS
Thurs 5th Feb Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr
10am Hugh and Ronni O’Gara, intentions
Fri 6th Feb Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs
10am Tommy Haugh, RIP
Sat 7th Feb Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5pm Francis Rodrigues, intentions
Every Saturday: 10am – 10:30am - 4.30pm – 5pm: Confessions and Exposition
YOUR PRAYERS:
Let us keep in our prayers: Joan Gordon, Sanjuna Madonandi Kuniyil, Ben Galligan, Julius Lipner, 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: Netty Rodrigues, deceased members of the Mortali and Bardini families, Adele and Pietro Bardetti, Armando Menezes, deceased members of the Tomei family, Lillian Murphy, Tommy Haugh, Italia Camillo and Joseph Mawhose anniversaries occur at this time or have died recently. May they Rest in Peace.
THE OFFERTORY
The offertory collection for week ending 25th January was £ 1129.38 and Contactless was
£ 218.76 Standing Orders, Stripe and Online donations will be communicated one month in arrears. Thank you for your generosity.
10 AM WEEKDAY MASSES
To help us save on heating costs during the colder months the 10am weekday Mass will be celebrated in the meeting room of the presbytery, except for Mondays, where it will take place in the church. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us care for both our parish resources and our environment.
CARDINAL VINCENT NICHOLS
A special Mass in thanksgiving for the Cardinal’s ministry over his sixteen and more years as Archbishop of Westminster will take place on Thursday 5 February 2026 at 5.30pm in the Cathedral. You are all invited!
CATHEDRAL MASS IN HONOUR OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES
The Annual Mass in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes and for the World Day of Prayer for the Sick will take place on Saturday 7 February at 2pm at Westminster Cathedral. Should you wish to attend this Mass, please let Yvonne in the parish office know by e mailing finchleyeast@rcdow.org.uk by MONDAY 2ND FEBRUARY AT THE LATEST. Yvonne will book t tickets for you and distribute them to you but these cannot be booked without the following information: your name and please choose ONE of the following categories when e mailing Yvonne:
1) Wheelchair users who require anointing
2) Walking sick who require anointing
3) Those assisting the sick who do not require anointing
These are the only categories to choose from so please choose the one closest to your needs.
Please do not forgot to let Yvonne know how many in each category you require. Many thanks.
WESTMINSTER DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 17TH – 24TH JULY 2026
Registration is now open at https://pilgrimages.rcdow.org.uk/registration-form/ or via the Pilgrimage Office on 0207 798 9173. If you would like to sponsor or fundraise for an Assisted Pilgrim, member of the medical team or volunteer then please also contact the Pilgrimage Office for further details.
INCLUSIVE MASS AT ST MARY’S
St Mary’s warmly invites you to an Inclusive Mass for Children and Adults with Special Needs.
Who is it for?
Everyone is welcome — especially children and adults with learning disabilities, together with their families, friends, and carers.
When?
Saturday 28th February 2026 at 5pm
After Mass, refreshments will be served and there will be a relaxed opportunity to socialise and spend time together as a parish community.
We look forward to welcoming you.
CALLING ALL BISHOP DOUGLASS PRESENT PUPILS
Fr Peter has begun celebrating Mass in the school chapel every Tuesday morning at 8:15am. It will be great to see you!
“AWAKE” - FAITH SHARING GROUP
Awake is open to all and meets each Monday at 7:30pm in the small hall, offering an opportunity to reflect on Scripture, consider its meaning and relevance, and spend time in prayer. The sessions are led by Amanda Malandrino, who will guide the group in its weekly reflections.
LEGION OF MARY
“Dear Parishioners of St Mary’s Catholic Church, East Finchley, as we continue our journey through Ordinary Time in the Church’s calendar, we are reminded that Jesus is ever at work in His mission. In that same spirit, the Legion of Mary hopes to begin a new Praesidium within our vibrant parish community. With Fr Peter’s permission, we warmly invite any parishioners who may be interested to sign up on the list at the back of the church. Once we have an indication of interest, a meeting will be arranged to explain the mission and work of the Legion in greater detail.” LofMary
ANNUAL MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL, SATURDAY 23RD MAY 2026 AT 2.30 PM
The new Archbishop is inviting to this Mass all couples in the Diocese who are celebrating their 5th, 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th (and every year over 60) wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2026. If you are celebrating an anniversary, please e mail the following information to Yvonne in the parish office – finchleyeast@rcdow.org.uk Husband and wife’s names, wedding date, full postal address and contact e mail. If you have no email, please provide a telephone number. Invitations will be sent directly to parishioners so please provide all the information requested.
“Marriage is a precious sign, for when a man and a woman celebrate the sacrament of marriage, God is, as it were, ‘mirrored’ in them.”
Pope Fran
FUNDRAISER!!!
MONDAY IS THE FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
The Feast of the Presentation, celebrated on February 2 and often called Candlemas, commemorates Mary and Joseph bringing the infant Jesus to the Temple, where He is recognized as the light of the world. Rooted in the Gospel of Luke, the day highlights themes of humility, fulfilment of prophecy, and the meeting of the Holy Family with Simeon and Anna.
A distinctive tradition of this feast is the blessing of candles, symbolizing Christ as the true light who dispels darkness.
Parishioners are invited to bring candles from home to be blessed at the 10am Mass (or to the Faith Sharing Group at 7:30pm in the small hall), whether they’re for prayer corners, family meals, or moments of quiet reflection throughout the year. These blessed candles become a tangible reminder of God’s presence in our homes and lives, carrying the warmth and hope of Christ into the months ahead.
Candlemas also marks the final day that Christmas cribs remain in many churches. The feast’s focus on Christ as the light to the nations beautifully closes the Christmas cycle, so the crib is put away after this celebration, symbolizing the transition from Christ’s birth to the beginning of His public mission.
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