Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 27.07.2025

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS

Sun 27th July​​​

8.30am​ People of the Parish

10am​ Thanksgiving to St Anthony and St Donato

12pm​ Ronni and Hugh O’Gara, intentions

Mon 28th July        ​Feria

10am         Graham Pike, intentions

Tues 29th July​ Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus

10am                     Roque Luis, RIP 

​Weds 30th July​ ​NO MASS

Thurs 31st July​ Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest

10am​ A private intention

Fri 1st Aug​ St Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

10am                   Funeral Mass of John Paul Bradley, RIP

Sat 2nd Aug​ Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

5pm​ David and Eileen Scott, RIP

4.30pm – 5pm: Confessions and Exposition

YOUR PRAYERS:

Let us keep in our prayers: 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: Nuala Clarke, David Thurlow, John Paul Bradley, Ray Bates, Sveta Valeri, James Corr, Maud Holloway, Una Murphy, Mary Drumm, Kitty Heenan, Gerry Stenson, Jose Barreto, Gianpiero Gallian, Mary Teresa Foran, Martin Flanagan, Noeleen Hare, Noreen McGlynn, James McCormack, Giulia Mortali ,Stipo Vidovic & Josie Willcocks whose anniversaries occur at this time or have died recently. May they Rest in Peace.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION

The offertory collection for week ending 20th July was £592.76 and Contactless was £144.55

Thank you for your generosity.

JOHN PAUL BRADLEY RIP

John Paul’s funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10am on Friday. We pray for his wife Caroline and all their family. May he rest in peace.

 SUNDAY MASS TIMES IN AUGUST

Due to smaller congregations in August, Sunday Mass times will change to: Saturday 5pm, Sunday 8:30am and 11am.

This “temporary August change” will begin next weekend and finish Sunday 24th August. Normal schedule will resume on Sunday 31st August.  

BOOKING A MASS

Now is a good time to book a Mass for someone who has recently died, an anniversary or for someone who is unwell. Either visit or ring the parish office during office hours (Mon, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am to 2pm) or send an email finchleyeast@rcdow.org.uk

WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY

Sunday 27th July is World Day for grandparents and the elderly.  Let us pray & give thanks for their wisdom, their advice, their love and all the amazing contributions that they give to the community.

BARNET HOSPITAL:

Fr Peter will be “on call” for Barnet Hospital every Saturday, he joins a group of local priests who provide daily sacramental cover. If you know you are going into hospital please see Fr Peter before your admission so he can anoint you. If you are admitted into hospital unexpectedly and would like to see a priest contact the nurse in charge of the ward, ideally during the day. Night-time calls should only be for emergencies

ALTAR SERVERS:

Please return your forms to Fr Peter.

SOME FUTURE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:

SPECIAL BLESSING FOR THOSE STARTING OR RETURNING TO SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY:

At the end of the 10am Mass on Sunday 7th September, Fr Peter will bless the uniforms (or any school equipment) of those beginning a new school, starting a new year, returning to college, or beginning university. Traditionally, Fr Peter also gives out medals to be sewn into uniforms, carried in pockets, or worn.

SVP – SOCIAL EVENING – SAVE THE DATE!

The SVP are planning a social evening with a hot, home-made supper on Saturday 11th October at 6 pm.  Full details and ticket sales will take place in September so more news then.

ST MARY’s PARISH RETREAT WEEK 2025

After the success of last year's Parish Retreat Week, Fr Peter has already begun organising another, which will take place in the autumn. This year's theme will focus on the Jubilee Year, “Pilgrims of Hope”, and Fr Peter has started arranging speakers. The retreat week will once again be hosted by Our Lady and will take place from Sunday 12th October to Friday 17th October.

CATECHETICAL COURSES AT ST MARY’S FOR 2025-6

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INTITATION OF ADULTS

If you are an adult who is thinking about becoming a Catholic, or you are an adult who has not made your First Holy Communion or Confirmation then you might like to consider joining the parish RCIA group. Starting in the Autumn, this group meets once a week to learn more about the Catholic faith and to prepare either for Baptism, First Holy Communion or Confirmation (or all three). If you are interested, please see Fr Peter after Mass.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMME 2026

If your child is going to be in Year 3 in September and has received a Catholic baptism, they can apply for next year’s First Holy Communion Programme. The date for next year’s First Holy Communion Mass has been provisionally set for Sunday 7th June (although this may change if Fr Peter is required to attend a diocesan event). If you would like to register your child, please see Fr Peter after Mass, and collect an application form. CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION IS 30th SEPTEMBER 2025.

CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME 2026

The parish Confirmation Course for 2026 will soon be open for registration. This 8-week course is open to young adults in year 9 at secondary school who have been baptised and made their First Holy Communion. Please see Fr Peter after Mass if you are interested.

ST MARY’s SUMMER QUIZ

1. What is the name of the new Pope?

a. Pope Leo XIII.    B. Pope Leon XIV.     C. Pope Leo XIV

2. How many ballots did the Conclave of Cardinals undertake to elect him?

a. 12.                       B. 5.                  C. 4

3. Bl. Carlos Acutis will be the first……

a. Saint who was baptised in Fulham.    B. Millennial Saint.    C. Patron Saint of the Internet.

4. This year is a Jubilee Year in the calendar of the Church. How often do Jubilee years occur?

a. When a new Pope is elected.     B. Every 25 years.           C. Every 50 years.

5. What is the theme of the Jubilee Year?

a. Pilgrims of Hope.        B. Pilgrims of Faith.      C. Pilgrims of Peace.

6. What were the electricity costs for St Mary’s compound in 2024?

a. £9000.                  B. £9299.                       C. £9500

7. How many young adults were confirmed at St Mary’s in June?

a. 12.                                B. 21.                       C.15.

8. What significant milestone is Fr Peter celebrating this year?

a. 59+1 years of age.       B. His third failed attempt at being elected Pope.                                          C. No one has fallen asleep during his homilies (so far).

9. What will the weekend Mass times be during August?

a. Sat 5pm, Sun 8:30am and 11am.            

b. B. same as option a.        C. Same as option a & B.

10. Why did the Catholic priest bring a ladder to the church?

a. Because he wanted to reach new heights during his sermon.

THE NEXT EDITION OF THE NEWSLETTER WILL BE

SUNDAY 31st AUGUST.