Mary Immaculate and St Gregory the Great, Barnet

Music and liturgy

The parish cell groups include a time of Gospel reflection on the following Sunday's Gospel. The parish cell groups conclude by standing and praying the Our Father together.

Parish life

The parish runs a Youth SVP group for school years 11, 12 and beyond, whose members meet regularly and take part in social action. The parish's altar servers group is a member of the Guild of St Stephen, a national organisation that promotes the ministry of servers at the altar.

Sacraments and pastoral care

Eucharistic Ministers visit homebound parishioners to administer Communion, and a priest can be requested to administer the anointing of the sick. The parish supports families arranging a funeral, offering help with unfamiliar arrangements and commending the deceased to God in hope of the Resurrection. The parish remembers the deceased by name in bidding prayers at Mass and in the parish newsletter.

The parish uses the SmartLoving Engaged Online course for marriage preparation, with nine lessons and a mentor couple from the parish. The parish asks couples to give at least six months notice before a wedding and to contact the parish before confirming dates with a venue. The parish offers RE classes for children attending non-Catholic schools, required by the diocese for six months before starting First Holy Communion classes.