Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 19.07.2026

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS

Sun 19th July

8.30 am Holy Souls

10 am Felicio Jacinto D’Costa, RIP

12 noon Julius Lipner, RIP

Mon 20th July Feria

10 am Santana and Karen Luis, intentions

Tues 21st July Feria

10 am People of the Parish

Weds 22nd July NO MASS

Thurs 23rd July Saint Bridget of Sweden

10 am A private intention

Fri 24th July Feria

10 am Nicholas De Giorgi, RIP

Sat 25th July Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

5pm Deceased members of the Lohan family, RIP

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: Felicio Jacinto D’Costa, Julius Lipner, Nicholas De Giorgi, The Lohan family, Bill Harmon, John Fernandes, Praxide Perera, Melita Gonzalez, Anne Reilly, Brendan Corcoran, Peter Sartori, Lilliam Murphy, Assiz De Cruz, Phyllis Conroy, Renza Tomei, Richard Lane, Joan, Con and Danny Callaghan, Nora and Tommy Maher, Maggie Carter, Lynne Garlic, Marcella, Albert and Tonino Ostacchini, deceased members of the Conte and Ostacchini families, Paul Camfield, Al Noonan, Hilary Oldham, all the Holy Souls and 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 12th July was £1183.07 and Contactless was

£278.72. Standing Orders, Online and Stripe donations will be communicated one month in

arrears.

THE NEWSLETTER

The newsletter will return in September. Thank you to everyone who contributes notices and information throughout the year.

SOME DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES

As well as the return of Catechesis and Faith Sharing Group…….

MASS FOR CHILDREN AND STUDENTS BEGINNING OR RETURNING TO SCHOOL, COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY:

The distribution of St Francis medals will take place at the 10:00am Mass on Sunday 13th September.

ALTAR SERVERS' BOWLING TRIP:

For all new and existing altar servers, the bowling trip will take place on Sunday 13th September. Meet at St Mary's at 2:30pm. A chance for Fr Peter to regain his bowling crown from the servers!

SPECIAL MASS IN HONOUR OF SR AVIS BALDWIN RIP:

A Mass to pray for the repose of Sr Avis's soul and to celebrate her life as our former Parish Sister will be held at 10:00am on Sunday 20th

September.

ST MARY'S YOUTH CLUB:

A provisional date has been set for the launch of St Mary's Youth Club on Thursday 24th September, from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. The invitation is open to all those attending secondary school.

NEWLY MARRIED COUPLES:

Couples who have been married within the last two years are invited to join Fr Peter for a glass of wine and an opportunity to meet other

newly married couples at 7:30pm on Thursday 1st October in the Small Hall.

"SWITCH ON" THE NEW BOILER PARTY:

Sunday 4th October has been designated as the official "Switch On" Day for the new church and hall boilers. There will be a special 11:00am

Mass to celebrate the parish's fundraising achievements, followed by a ceremonial switch-on and a party in the hall.

“SONGS OF BOILER PRAISE”

The Boiler Fund received a welcome boost of warmth last Saturday evening! Our sincere thanks go to Helen, Liz, David, Camila, George, Jen,the St Mary's Choir, Patrizia & Braulio for a truly memorable concert. This wonderful group

raised an impressive £989.13 (with more donations expected) towards the

Church Boiler Fund. We are deeply grateful for their talents and for the generosity of all who came along to support the event. Together, you're helping to ensure that St Mary's remains warm at the heart of our community.

REGISTRATION FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION, CONFIRMATION

AND RCIA

Registration for the First Holy Communion Programme (for children in Year 3), the Confirmation Programme (for young people in Year 9), and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) will open in September.

RCIA is for:

• Adults who wish to be baptised into the Catholic Church;

• Baptised Catholics who have not yet received First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation;

• Baptised Christians from other traditions who are interested in becoming Catholic.

Further details and registration information will be available in September.

Please keep an eye on the parish newsletter and website for updates.

AND FINALLY…….

“First of all, I hope that you are able to enjoy a few weeks of rest and refreshment over the

summer. Whatever your plans may be, please stay safe and return to us in September.

It has been quite a year, and I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the many events,

celebrations, acts of generosity, and displays of creativity that make this parish so remarkable.

Together, we have achieved much, but there is still much to do.

As a parish family, we will continue to support one another in prayer, encouragement, and

service, while working together to spread the Gospel message throughout East Finchley.

If you are new to St Mary's and still finding your feet, please do come and introduce yourself. You have joined a parish marked by faith, welcome, dedication, and joy, and we are delighted that you are here.

May God bless you and your loved ones with a happy, peaceful, and restorative summer.”

Fr Peter, & Fr Dennis, Yvonne, Nina, Zarela, and Otto.