Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 28.09.2025

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS

Sun 28th Sept​​​

8.30am​ Mary Spellman, RIP

10am​ Patrick Cafferty, RIP

12pm​ Con, Joan and Danny Callaghan, RIP

Mon 29th Sept      St Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels

10am           Nora and Tommy Maher, RIP

Tues 30th Sept. ​St Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church

10am              Callaghan Family, intentions 

​Weds 1st Oct​​ NO MASS

Thurs 2nd Oct​ Holy Guardian Angels

10am​ Mathias Mayone, anniversary

Fri 3rd Oct​ Feria

10am              People of the Parish

Sat 4th Oct​ Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

5pm​ Kitty O’Dowd, RIP

Every Saturday: 10am – 10:30am - 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: Thomas Holloway, Kitty O Dowd, John Meally, Nuala Clarke, David Thurlow, John Paul Bradley, Ray Bates, Sveta Valeri, James Corr, Maud Holloway, Una Murphy, Kitty Heenan, Gerry Stenson, Jose Barreto, Mary Teresa Foran, Martin Flanagan, Noeleen Hare, Noreen McGlynn, James McCormack, Giulia Mortali & Stipo Vidovic whose anniversaries occur at this time or have died recently. May they Rest in Peace.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION

The offertory collection for week ending 14th September was £1,305.40 and Contactless was £347.07. The offertory collection for week ending 21st September was £917.89 and Contactless was £222.23 Thank you for your generosity.

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.

SVP SOCIAL EVENING 11TH OCTOBER TICKETS AVAILABLE

The SVP are hosting a social evening on Saturday 11th October at 6pm to help to raise funds for the many families that they support especially at Christmas.

Tickets will be on sale before and after Mass from Saturday 27th September. They cost £15 each and include a home cook meal, film as well as a fun evening. Vegetarian option will be available.

SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSFER SCHOOL FORMS:

Secondary School Transfer Forms which require either a Certificate of Catholic Practice or a priest’s signature need to be given to Fr Peter after one of the weekend Masses. You and your child should be regularly attending Mass so Fr Peter can sign the certificate or form.

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, 5th October. 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

ALTAR SERVERS MEETING

Meeting for existing and new altar servers at 11am on Saturday 18th October. Just for an hour, to register for the Guild of St Stephen and to run through some new ideas.

THIS WEEKEND WE ARE ACKNOWLEDGING THE 175th BIRTHDAY OF THE DIOCESE

This weekend, all parishes across the Diocese of Westminster will hear a special letter from Cardinal Vincent Nichols, commemorating the 175th anniversary of our Diocese. It’s a moment to reflect on our shared history, our mission, and the grace that has sustained our communities through generations. To accompany the Cardinal’s letter,

Fr Nicholas Schofield has written a thoughtful article exploring the rich heritage of the Diocese. You can read his article by clicking the link provided https://rcdow.org.uk/news/celebrating-175-years-of-the-diocese-of-westminster/

Let us give thanks for the past, pray for the present, and look forward with hope to the future of our Church.

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.