11th Sunday of the Year (B)
Today’s Gospel presents two parables explaining the growth of God’s kingdom. Although the growth takes place without our recognising it at the time, we can have some part in its growth. It is often the small acts of good that we do that can make a difference, although at the time they may appear insignificant. With many instances like this, the kingdom of God grows like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds and then grows into the biggest shrub of them all.
Come & See Evening
We have an opportunity to build up God’s kingdom on Wednesday when we have a Come and See Evening for those who are thinking of becoming Catholics. If you know of anyone who is thinking of becoming a Catholic or a baptised Catholic who has not received the other Sacraments, please bring them along on Wednesday at 8pm in the stage area of the Canon Smyth Parish Centre. We will explain the process of preparation which starts in the autumn without making any commitment yet. There will be refreshments and an opportunity to find out more.
Walk to Church Sunday
Next weekend, we are having another ‘Walk to Church Day’. This is a way in which we can protect our environment by cutting down our carbon emissions and at the same time keeping ourselves fit and healthy. We encourage everyone to do their part and leave behind our cars at home and walk all the way to church for the Saturday evening Mass and all the Sunday Masses.
Let It Be
We continue our reflections on Our Lady this Tuesday with the video ‘ Let It Be’, produced by CAFÉ. We start with refreshments at 7.30pm and the session starts at 7.30, concluding by 9pm. Do come along.
New Altar Servers
Children who have already received their First Holy Communion are invited to become an altar server.
There will be a rehearsal for those who are interested on Tuesday 3rd July at 5pm in the Church.
No Holy Hour
There will be no Holy Hour this Wednesday as Fr Colin is attending a Day of Priests in Pimlico.
International Mass
Our annual International Mass will take place at 12 Noon on Sunday 15th July. Those who would like to do a reading or a Bidding Prayer in a different language are asked please to contact Fr Colin. If there is a group who would like to lead a hymn or song also please let Fr Colin know. The Mass will be followed by a barbecue and other foods for which we invite you to bring along an inter-national dish. We will provide the drink.
Sacrament of Sick
The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered during the 7.30pm Mass on Friday 29th June, the Feast of St Peter and St Paul. This will be the next Holy Day of Obligation.
Good Neighbour Scheme For Burnt Oak & Mill Hill & Burnt Oak
Film Afternoon, Wednesday 27th June
Doors Open, Film Commences 2.15pm
Trinity Church, Mill Hill Broadway,
Donations welcome
“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”
Meeting for Readers
There will be a meeting for those who read at Mass on Thursday at 7.30pm in the church. Could all those readers who do not received their rota by email, please collect their one from the back of the church today.
TakeHomeNews
Next week’s newsletter will cover two weeks.
First Communions in 2019
If your child is starting in Year 3 or above in September and would like to receive First Holy communion next year, please take an application form from the porch and return it to the presbytery by 16th September at the latest. Application forms cannot be accepted after this date.
Baptism Preparation
For parents who have a baby they would like to be baptised, please come along to a preparation session next Sunday, 24th June at 4pm in the Dominic Room, downstairs in the Canon Smyth Parish Centre. Application forms are available in the sacristy.
Birthday of St John the Baptist
Next Sunday, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Birthday of St John the Baptist.
Father Carlos’ Invitation
I wish to extend my invitation to anyone from Burnt Oak who wishes to join the celebrations of my First Anniversary of my Ordination at Bishop's Stortford. I will celebrate the 11am Mass, which will be followed by a gathering in the parish centre. There will also be a Barbecue to celebrate the occasion. There is a limited amount of parking behind the Church, but there are no restrictions on the road. So, if they find a free space, they can park. Parishioners will also bring a dish. If anyone from Burnt Oak who plans to come wishes to bring a dish, they are most welcome. St Joseph's, 3 Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2ND 01279 654063
First Communions in 2019
If your child is starting in Year 3 or above in September and would like to receive First Holy communion next year, please take an application form from the porch and return it to the presbytery by 16th September at the latest. Application forms cannot be accepted after this date.
Baptism Preparation
For parents who have a baby they would like to be baptised, please come along to a preparation session next Sunday, 24th June at 4pm in the Dominic Room, downstairs in the Canon Smyth Parish Centre. Application forms are available in the sacristy.
Birthday of St John the Baptist
Next Sunday, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Birthday of St John the Baptist.
Father Carlos’ Invitation
I wish to extend my invitation to anyone from Burnt Oak who wishes to join the celebrations of my First Anniversary of my Ordination at Bishop's Stortford. I will celebrate the 11am Mass, which will be followed by a gathering in the parish centre. There will also be a Barbecue to celebrate the occasion. There is a limited amount of parking behind the Church, but there are no restrictions on the road. So, if they find a free space, they can park. Parishioners will also bring a dish. If anyone from Burnt Oak who plans to come wishes to bring a dish, they are most welcome. St Joseph's, 3 Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2ND 01279 654063
Data Protection
You will be aware that the General Data Protection Regulations came into force on 25th May. As a parish and as a Diocese as a whole we must be careful to comply with these regulations. Any data that we hold must be locked away and not passed on to anybody else. In order to assure you of this we are amending the application forms for Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Funeral. Certain volunteers in the parish, for example rota preparers, have details about other parishioners. If you are one of these volunteers, please ask me for a form which needs to be read, signed and returned to me. If anyone is concerned about data we might have about them, please speak to Fr Colin. Thank you very much for your co-operation over this matter.
St Michaels Catholic Secondary School
The Open Evening for Admissions 2019, to St Michael’s, will this year be held on Thursday 28th June 2018. There are two sessions on the 28th June; 3:30pm until 5:00pm and 7:00pm until 9:00pm. The Headteacher will address prospective parents at 5:00pm, 7:00pm and 9:00pm. The Supplementary Information Forms are available to download from the School’s website www.st-michaels.barnet.sch.uk and should be returned to St. Michael’s no later than Tuesday 10th July 2018.
WATCH THIS SPACE - J.D.S
Eve and leaves
Adam bit the apple and, feeling a great shame, covered himself with a fig leaf. Eve, too, felt shame and covered herself with a fig leaf. Then she went behind the bush to try on a maple leaf, a sycamore and an oak.
Telly trouble
A woman summoned a TV repair man to fix her set. After spreading his tools out, the serviceman enquired ‘what seems to be trouble?’ Replied the woman: ‘Well, for starters, the programmes are appalling.