St Mary's East Finchley N2 8HG

Prayers written by children of our parish as part of our inclusive Mass this weekend.

Many thanks to all who took part and read, sang, acted, prayed and played during and after the Mass.

Dear Lord,

Please watch over the Syrian refugees, and I pray that you will watch over them and keep them safe. I also pray that you will watch over my family, keep them safe and guide them through the hard choices in life.

Amen

Ciara, 11

Dear Lord,

Please watch over my mum and family and watch over the Syrian refugees that they are okay. I pray that I will have a good life with my friends and family. guide me and my family and friends.

Amen

Blathnaid ,8

Dear God,

Please bless my family and friends.

Please bless the Syrian refugees and keep them safe.

Amen

Ashoka, 6

Dear God,

Please help my parents and give them hope and courage for what they are about to face in life. They have been having some difficulties helping their relatives and coping with their work at the same time. It would be really helpful if you can help...

SVP
There will be a brief appeal at the end of each Mass from the SVP for volunteers to help their good work. Also put in your diaries now the date for the SVP quiz, Saturday 12th November. More details of the quiz later.
 

First Holy Communion 2017

We are now enrolling children of families attending Mass at St Mary’s regularly for preparation for First Holy Communion in 2017.  Children must be at least 8 or in Year 3 at school.  Sessions will be held in the parish centre on Sundays from 9-10 am and the children go on to attend the 10 am Mass immediately afterwards.  The programme will be under the direction of Sandra Lipner – finchleyeastcat@rcdow.org.uk Forms are available from her or from Father Terry.

The key dates are:

Monday 9th January      Meeting for parents – 8 pm Parish Centre

Sunday 15th January      First session with children – 9 am Parish Centre

Sunday 14th May            First Communion at either 10 am or 12 noon Mass...

Please pray for the sick esp. Sister Sheila, John & Carmel Bates, Annetta Pellegrinelli, Finola Hickey and Kelly-Marie O’Donnell.

Baptism:  Ask God’s blessing on Charles Silva De Sousa who will be baptised here Saturday 1st October.

First Holy Communion 2017

We are now enrolling children of families attending Mass at St Mary’s regularly for preparation for First Holy Communion in 2017.  Children must be at least 8 or in Year 3 at school.  Sessions will be held in the parish centre on Sundays from 9-10 am and the children go on to attend the 10 am Mass immediately afterwards.  The programme will be under the direction of Sandra Lipner – finchleyeastcat@rcdow.org.uk Forms are available from her or from Father Terry.

The key dates are:

Monday 9th January      Meeting for parents – 8 pm Parish Centre

Sunday 15th January      First session with children – 9 am Parish Centre

Sunday 14th May            First Communion at either 10 am or 12 noon Mass...

​Please pray for the sick esp. Sister Sheila, John & Carmel Bates, Annetta Pellegrinelli, Finola Hickey and Kelly-Marie O’Donnell.

Wedding:  Ask God’s blessing on Christopher Elms and Lauren Merlow who were married here yesterday (Saturday 17th Sept).

First Holy Communion 2017

We are now enrolling children of families attending Mass at St Mary’s regularly for preparation for First Holy Communion in 2017.  Children must be at least 8 or in Year 3 at school.  Sessions will be held in the parish centre on Sundays from 9-10 am and the children go on to attend the 10 am Mass immediately afterwards.  The programme will be under the direction of Sandra Lipner – finchleyeastcat@rcdow.org.uk Forms are available from her or from Father Terry.

The key dates are:

Monday 9th January      Meeting for parents – 8 pm Parish Centre

Sunday 15th January      First session with children – 9 am Parish Centre

Sunday 14th May            First Communion at eithe...