SUNDAY 28 May 2023
PENTECOST SUNDAY, YEAR A
Readings: Acts 2:1-11, Psalm 103, 1 Corinthians 12:3-7,12-13 Gospel: John 20:19-23
Sat 27th May 17.30 Confessions
18.00 Alfred D’Mello RIP (Fernandes)
Sun 28th May PENTECOST SUNDAY
08.30 Sheila Jones RIP (Wilkes)
10.30 Emmanuel Addo (Asaam)
Mon 29th May 09.15 Mary,Mother of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 the Church For the Parish
Tues 30th May 09.15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 Kathleen Bowman RIP (Bowman)
Wed 31st May 09.15 Visitation of the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 Virgin Mary Thanksgiving Sabrina Bosser
Thurs 1st June 08.00 Priest’s Intention
Fri 2nd June 09.15 Jesus,Eternal Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 High Priest Sheehan & Harrington families RIP (Sheehan)
Sat 3rd June 17.30 Confessions
18.00 For the Parish
Sun 4th June THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
08.30 Sheila Cakebread (Cannon)
10.30 Vernon Rogers RIP (Rogers)
LIVE STREAMING OF MASSES ON THE WEBSITE
All masses are streamed live and can be viewed via the link.
Recordings are available. The Sunday sermon is also on the website in printed form.
FINANCES
Many thanks for your offertory collection last week Incl. S.O.s £887.63
Retiring Collections: Last Week: Catholic Communications network £49.04
Direct Bank Payments to RCAS Bexley, Sort code 51 70 14, Account 01831763
Please put your name and if you use envelopes, your envelope number, as the code.
Card Payment Machine – located in the porch, is easy to use.
Gift Aid Please join the GIFT AID scheme – Forms are at the back of the Church. For every £1.00 donated the Parish receives 25p from the Tax Office. Standing Orders are best for us. Thank you.
OUR PARISH HALL
Our hall is available for hire. Please email bexley@rcaos.org.uk at ANY time for enquiries and our hall secretary will get back to you.
Please join us in the Hall for refreshments after the 10.30 mass
Newsletter: Please copy notices to Fr Doug by previous Wednesday
We are witnessing a terrible tragedy in Ukraine. Citizens in both those countries, and indeed around the world are being drawn into hatred and anger and away from unity and peace. The existence of evil here is not in doubt. The threat of escalation to a nuclear conflict is an evil action that the world has in the past, agreed must never happen. And yet it is being spoken of now as a mere tactical advancement. The whole world has already been grievously damaged by the invasion but steps towards a total disaster are now being taken. We must renew our efforts in prayer to touch the hearts of those involved, and especially those with power, so that the world can move away from evil and hatred back towards unity and peace.
God Bless, 
PARISH FEAST DAY Sunday 25th June
We begin at 12.00. There will be a grand BBQ going on with other foods to complement. There will be other “lunches” available too. This is all provided for free with your ticket. More “lunches” can be bought at £1 a time throughout the afternoon.
When the main lunchtime is over there will be live entertainment.
For the children, the same goes with their lunchtime ticket and there will be supervised activities for them to enjoy.
The main thing is to celebrate together our big day.
Any ideas or offers of further help or sponsorship are all most welcome.
TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE – £3 ADULTS, £1 CHILD, available after Mass or ring Anne Rayer 07855 785331.
PARISH AGM
Our annual general meeting will be held after coffee following the 10.30 mass on Sunday 4th June, starting at 12 noon. Please pass any items you wish brought up to a member of the Parish Council. They are listed in the church porch. The most important thing though is to come along and feel part of the parish’s life.
MASS IN CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Sept. 23rd, 3pm, at St George’s Cathedral If you are celebrating your 1st/10th/25th/40th/50th/60th + wedding anniversary this year, please let your parish priest know as soon as possible, and no later than the end of July, providing the following details: your names in the format: John and Mary Smith, your home address, the anniversary you are celebrating. You will then receive an invitation from the Archbishop for you to renew your vows during Mass.
A QUIET DAY AT SANCTUARY (in Swanley Village)
“YOU WAKE MY HEART” – you are welcome to a quiet day on Saturday June 17th from 11am to 3pm at Sanctuary, Swanley Village. Come away for a time for space, prayer and reflection led by Chris Chapman and Trudy Kilcullen. Drawing on the writings of John of the Cross we will explore how to cooperate with a God who is always seeking us and always at work for our good. For more information or to book – please email tkilcullen@live.co.uk or call 07977978536.
FIRST FRIDAYS – The garden is open and free for you to recollect and rest between 10am and 4pm on the first Friday of the month – wander in, find a place to sit, bring your prayer book and take your own personal space for reflection. email tkilcullen@live.co.uk or call 07977978536.
A DAY WITH MARY
On Saturday 27th May at St. Mary of the Crays Church, Crayford DA1 4DN
Starting at 10am, finish at 5.30pm approx. During the day: Confession and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Please bring a packed lunch. For details or go to www.adaywithmary.org
THE FRIARS, AYLESFORD SUMMER FAYRE
On Sunday 25th June 11am – 4.30pm. Join us for lots of fun including live entertainment, BBQ, Pimm’s & prosecco, cream teas, children’s games & rides, craft & gift stalls, tombola & cake stall. Entry costs adults £5; Under 14’s Free. The Friars, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BX.
stjohnfisherbexley.org 
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