HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
We celebrate that Holy Family of Nazareth which is the model for all who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK 29 December 2018 – 6 January 2019
Please note the new time for weekday masses is 10:00am
Saturday 29 Dec 10:00am Foundation Mass for Jamie Cowdell
6:00pm Mike Campbell RIP (Oonagh Wood)
Sunday 30 Dec 8:30am Intentions of Teresa Fan (Diane Melaugh)
10:30am Louise Moore (Mrs Anthony)
Monday 31 Dec 9:30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10:00am Alison Johnson RIP (Bridie Haylett)
Tuesday 1 Jan. New Year’s Day No morning Mass
No evening Mass
Wednesday 2 Jan 9:30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10:00am. Dan & Julia Harrington + Patrick & Mary Sheehan RIP
(Eileen & Family)
Thursday 3 Jan 9:00am No Eucharistic Service
Friday 4 Jan 9:30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10:00am Margaret Kyne & Family (Bridie Haylett)
Saturday 5 Jan 10:00am Eucharistic Service
6:00pm John Whiteside RIP (Whiteside Family)
Sunday 6 Jan 8:30am Intentions of Teresa Fan (Diane Melaugh)
Epiphany. 10:30am. Deceased Members of The Henry Family (Mary & Jim)
Reconciliation Times: Sat 10.30am (following Mass) and Sat 5.30pm (before Mass).
Prayers for the Sick: Christine White, Kevin Harper, Ed Jones, John Bird, Gail Noel, Chris Neal, Tony Speed, Geoffrey Hildebrand, John Underwood, Mary Stubbs, John Harrington, Norma Brooker, Nina Szredski, Eileen Weald, Maureen Fitzpatrick, Eric & Iris May, Gracie Maddox, Anne Hastings, Tom Barrett, Timmy Lenihan, John Clarey, Tess Truman, Anne Comiskey, Irene Gannaway, David Collison, George Waller, Peter Dent, Ray Smith, Teresa Fan, Tommy Otte, Christine Hand, Fr John Diver, Sr Angela, Marion Hams, David Rogers, Leigh Richards
Anniversaries: Amanda Johnson, Joseph Kinley, Bemvinda Fernandes, Dick Fitzpatrick, Jamie Cowdell, Gerry Clark, Marilyn Mullins, Vernon Bunce, Elizabeth Izegbuwa Iroku
Feast Days: Sun: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Tue: Mary, The Holy Mother of God Wed: St Basil the Great & St Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops Thurs: The Most Holy Name of Jesus
ROTAS: (5 – 6 Jan) Readers: Saturday 6:00pm Peter Harris; Sunday 8:30am Ann Wilkes; 10:30am Tony Frake. Copying of Newsletter: Calen Delpaul. Newsletter Typist: Graziella Highland. Collection for 8:30am Mass: Mrs M Lee. Parishioner Attending to Front of Church on Saturdays: John Stanton. Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6:00pm Kathy; Sun 8:30am Marlene ;Sun 10:30am Volunteer, Margaret, Peter H, Molly, Rob. Washing of Purificators: Patricia. Flower Arranging: Doune & Theresa.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION:
Sunday 23rd December 2018. Gift Aid: £388.28; Loose: £201.15; TOTAL: £589.43
Christmas Offertory 25th, December. Gift Aid: £1489.90; Loose: £1114.94; TOTAL: £2604.84
Church Flowers: Thank you for all your kind comments about the decorations in the church at Christmas, largely due to several generous donations from parishioners. Thanks also to everyone who has contributed towards the costs of flowers over the past year using the box in the wall on the right hand side as you leave the church. The winter months are always the most expensive for fresh flowers and your continued support is much appreciated. Sue Murphy
NEW YEARS EVE FAMILY DISCO 8pm to 1am: Bring your own nibbles. Bar open. Tickets £12 adult, £1 child. Contact Noel McCarthy on 07813 890556 / 020 8301 2479.
CAR PARK: Please renew your car park permits for next year or apply for one.
MEETING PLACE: Will be closed over Christmas and New Year – re-opens on 9 January 2019.
MOVIE EVENING: Wednesday 23rd January 2019. Movie on St Thomas Becket. 7pm for 7.30pm start.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2019: Application forms are available for the First Holy Communion Programme 2019. Children eligible must be in Year 3 or above and should attend Mass regularly at St John Fisher, Bexley. Application forms are at the back of the church (porch) or please see Angela Underwood. If you are a new parishioner and/or do not attend Mass, please speak to Father Doug. Completed forms must be returned no later than 23rd December 2018. The programme will commence on Sunday 13th January 2019. Full details of all relevant dates will follow soon. Finally, we really need new volunteers to help run the programme. If you are interested in helping our children prepare for this special sacrament, please speak to Angela Underwood.
HIRE OF HALL: I have decided, after many years, to step down from dealing with the hire of our hall. I hope a parishioner can step forward to take over. I will of course be happy to help during the transition period.
Thank you. Kay.
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