Home

CAFOD SECOND COLLECTION.  Our Second Collection last weekend for CAFOD amounted to £943.01. We wish to thank all parishioners for your generous contributions and support of CAFOD’s work in tackling poverty an injustice.

ENTRY TO CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS.  Fr. Gus and Fr. Kevin will be signing Certificates of Catholic Practice on Tuesday 18^th October from 3.30pm-6pm

in the Presbytery to parents of children who are presently in Year 6 and want their child in Catholic Secondary school from Sept 2017.  Application forms are available at all Masses from the Priests and should be returned on Sunday

16^th October to the Presbytery. When the Priest has evidence that the parent’s statement is true, he will present them with a “Certificate of Catholic Practice”.  PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SIGNING IS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS ONLY.

CONFIRMATION 2016-2017: Application forms are now available in the church porch for enrolment into the Confirmation program 2016-2017. This program is open to youth in Year 10 and above who wish to make their confirmation here in St Patricks. Completed forms must be brought back to the Presbytery no later than  Sunday 23rd October   and will only be accepted with a copy of the candidate’s baptismal certificate attached.

FAITH IN ACTION group will be meeting on Tuesday 18th October at 7.30pm in the presbytery. All are welcome to attend.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY 23rd October 2016 There will be a second collection at all masses next weekend. World Mission Day is celebrated every year in every country wherever there are Catholics committed to building a better world for all of God's people, a world where everyone has all they need to live a dignified and fulfilling life. It is the day on which we reflect on the urgency to proclaim the Gospel in our times.  If you are a tax payer, please Gift Aid your offering.  Envelopes are available in the church entrance.

RED MISSIO BOX.  Please return all your red boxes to the presbytery.  Thank you all for the continuing support for this good cause.  ~Dolly.

RCIA- Registration is now taking place for ANY ADULT who has not been baptised or who was baptised in a different church/ denomination and wants to be a Catholic. Please call into the Parish Office.

CALAIS APPEAL.  There are now more than 9,000 people living in unacceptably squalid conditions in the Calais refugee camp. The French authorities will demolish most of the camp mid-October with the aim to reduce down to 2,000 people. Message from Care4Calais: With the planned demolitions looming, we now need to prepare ourselves for the worst. This means that we need to equip refugees for the potential move. We are now appealing for donations for the following essential items: • Rucksacks and travel bags • Smartphones • Tents • Sleeping bags and blankets • Men’s warm waterproof winter coats • Men’s waterproof walking boots with raised ankle sizes 38 – 45 (but most sizes 42/43) • Toiletries and toiletry packs • Money to fund Care4Calais’ ongoing work in the camp.  Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  for further details.

The Faith in Action group are organising a Live Simply Lunch on Sunday November 27th after 11.30 Mass. We will be providing tasty soup and bread and would love as many parishioners as possible to join us for a bite to eat and a chat about what the Faith in Action group have been up to. We would also like to get your thoughts on what more we can all do to help protect the environment and prevent the destruction of the beautiful earth we inhabit and the creatures that live upon it.

RISE Theatre returns with their second national tour of 'White Rabbit' - a captivating, original Christian play. RISE will be performing at The Courtyard Theatre, London, N1 6EU on Saturday 5th November 2016 @ 7.30pm (doors 7pm). Play suitable for ages 10-100!  Don't miss this unique opportunity to see White Rabbit at  The Courtyard Theatre this November.  Tickets available to buy online at:  www.ticketsource.co.uk/risetheatre For further information please email RISE Theatre at:   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or via our website:  www.risetheatre.co.uk

Our Lady’s Convent High School invites you to attend Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 10^th November 2016 from 5pm to 7pm.  For further details please visit their website www.ourladys.hackney.sch.uk

EL SHADDAI (Catholic Charismatic Group).  Rosary prayer, praise and worship, preaching the gospel of the Lord, every Saturday,

from 1pm – 4pm.  All welcome to join.

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Due to Fire and Safety Regulations, children and persons of limited mobility are NOT permitted in the gallery.  We also ask that when lighting a candle you first place the candle in one of the cups provided.  Please do NOT walk around with a lighted candle.

Dear Parishioners,

I write to express my heartfelt appreciation for the wonderful send-off you gave me last week end. To the parish council who organised it, to all the people who brought food and drink, to those who provided music and entertainment to those who cleared up and indeed to all who came to the Mass or to the hall I thank you most sincerely. Thanks also for the many gifts received. I normally don’t get emotional but I was deeply touched by so many saying thanks and wishing me well for the future. I can only pray that God will continue to bless all of you. It was a joy and a privilege to have been your priest and I ask that you pray for me as I take on a new job here in Dromantine and please do give Frs Gus and Kevin the love and support you gave me.                Fr John