Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 25.01.2026

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS

 Sun 25^th Jan​​

8.30am​ People of the Parish

10am​ Netty Rodrigues, RIP

12noon​ Deceased members of the Bardini and Mortali families​

Mon 26^th Jan        Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops

10am​ Olive Murphy, intentions

Tues 27^th Jan​ Feria

10am​ Adele and Pietro Bardetti, RIP 

​Weds 28^th Jan     NO MASS

​Thurs 29^th Jan​       Feria

10am​ The O’Haire family​

Fri 30^th Jan​ Feria

10am                Timmie and Mary Claire O’Sullivan, intentions

Sat 31^st Jan​​ Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5pm​ Armando Menezes, RIP

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: Rosa Paily, Edward Doran Jnr, Deceased members of the Mortali family, Lillian Murphy, Sean Duffy, Martin Flanagan, Massimo Valeri, Sarah and Christopher McCarthy, Joao Colaco, John Leonard, Christine Malone and Beatriz Tarragona Turu whose anniversaries occur at this time or have died recently. May they Rest in Peace.

THE OFFERTORY

The offertory collection for week ending 18^th January was £803.06 and Contactless was

£71.29. 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. 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 2^ND 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 17^TH – 24^TH 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.

EGGS, FRUIT, CAKES FOR THE REFUGEE DROP-IN

Please help us support the local drop-in centre for destitute refugees and asylum seekers again next Sunday, 1st February. We’re looking for donations of hard-boiled eggs, fruit or cakes (home-made or shop-bought). A collection box will be available in the porch before all Masses (including the Vigil Mass on Saturday). Your contributions are warmly appreciated! Contact: finchleyeastcat@rcdow.org.uk

SVP ANNUAL SENIORS LUNCH

This popular event will be held for all retirees of all ages [including their carers or friends] in the parish hall on SUNDAY 1st February at 1pm. A delicious home cooked 3 course meal will be served then followed by entertainment from a lively group of young musicians playing their instruments and leading a sing-a-long.

To attend please sign the signup sheets in the porch and do indicate if you have special dietary requirements.

If you know of some who would like to attend but has mobility issues that will stop them from attending do let us know in advance so that we can try to arrange transport.

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

There was a very encouraging attendance on Monday for the inaugural meeting of Awake, the St Mary’s 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.

“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”

St Catherine of Sienna

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

CHURCH BOILER FUND TABLETOP SALE

A huge round of applause for Patrizia and Liza, the dynamic duo behind last weekend’s fantastic Table Top Sale! And a special shout‑out to Braulio and Peter, our resident table‑lifting heroes. Despite the chilly January weather, you all warmed things up in style — together, we raised an amazing £697:23 for the boiler fund. What a brilliant achievement. Thank you to every stall holder and every bargain‑hunter who made the day such a fun and successful event.

OUR NEXT CHURCH BOILER FUNDRAISER!!!