This Week
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
30/8/2026
Dear Friends,
September begins on Tuesday, and with it the new academic year and the sense of a return to normality. We especially remember those who are commencing studies at new schools and colleges and preparing to start at university. We hope that these new challenges prove rewarding for you.
This week we bid farewell to Fr Axcel Soriano, who has been with us for two years. He is moving to St Joseph’s Bishop’s Stortford, as Parish Priest. Please pray for Fr Axcel as he takes on this new responsibility. I take this opportunity to thank him sincerely for his contribution to the life of the parish during his time with us. He has brought with him many gifts and graces, which he has generously shared with us. Although he leaves Enfield on Thursday, he will return on Sunday 27th September to celebrate the 12 noon Mass at OLSG. This will be followed by a party in the Parish Centre, with light refreshments. I hope that you will be able to join us.
There will be a retiring (second) collection for Fr Axcel on the weekend of 12/13th September. I feel sure that we will want to give generously to this as a sign of our deep appreciation for his work here in Enfield.
Meanwhile, the work goes on here and we look forward to a busy autumn season with the beginning of the catechetical programmes. Please note that registration for First Holy Communion ends this Friday. Confirmation registration will begin later in the month. RCIA meets for the first time on Tuesday 8th September. Adults interested in being baptised, becoming Catholics and in Confirmation should speak with me in the first instance.
This comes with my prayers and best wishes.
Father Daniel
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