Newsletter

SUNDAY 10th September 2023

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY,YEAR A

Readings: Ezekiel 33:7-9 Psalm 94 Romans 13:8-10, Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20

 

Sat       9^th Sep         17.30  Confessions

18.00                                      Ann Turp RIP (Turp)

 

Sun      10^th Sep        TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY            

                                 08.30                                      Jim Docherty (C&K Fitzpatrick)

10.30                                      Geoff Hinton RIP (Wheatley)

 

Mon    11^th Sep       09.15                                      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

10.00  St Ambrose                   Funeral Mass for Nina Szredski RIP

                                                (3.15 Committal at Eltham Crematorium) 

 

Tues    12^th Sep       09.15                                      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                                 10.00  Holy Name of Mary       For the Parish

 

Wed    13^th Sep        09.15                                      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                                10.00  St John Chrysostom      Anton Jeyaseelan RIP (M.Fitzpatrick)    

 

Thurs  14^th Sep        08.00 Exaltation of the Cross      Priest’s Intention

 

Fri        15^th Sep       09.15                                     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

10.00                                      Wedding Anniversary (B&E Fernandes)

 

Sat       16^th Sep       17.30                                      Confessions

18.00                                      Anita Rowland RIP (Morris)

 

Sun      17^th Sep        TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY 

08.30                                     Kay Gillespie RIP (Gillespie)

                                10.30                                      Sergia Balaqui RIP (Bernarte)

 

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            £1080.51

This week Catholic Education Service. Next week Home Mission

                                    

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 the previous Wednesday

 

Dear Parishioners,

It is a generous part of our tradition that we remember those have died, both those recently deceased and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. Our memorial rose garden also reflects our faith in the Communion of Saints and our love for those who have gone before us. But I would also like to add a phrase to the prayer we pray at mass, so from now on:

Eternal rest give unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace AND RISE IN GLORY. Amen.

Also, I did promise that I would do some consultation about music at the 6.00 and 8.30 masses. Please take and return a brief questionnaire. Thank you.    

 

                                                                       God Bless,                        Fr Doug

 

PETER HAMMOND

Please pray for Peter who died last Sunday. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

 

FAITH AWARDS

Bexley Interfaith Forum and L. B. Bexley invite submissions of any project that has a positive impact on residents of the borough, for a FAITH AWARD. The presentation evening will be in the Civic Offices on Wed 15^th Nov at 7 p.m. Submissions to bexleyinterfaith@gmail.com by 1^st Oct. 

 

ALL CATECHISTS

There will be a day for all catechists of Bexley Deanery on Saturday 16^th September to be held at St. Stephen’s, Welling.  The day will offer reflection, support and training. 

Tea/Coffee and refreshments will be available from 9.30am. The programme begins at 10.00am and will end at 4.00pm.  

During the day there will be three reflections(talks) and three interactive workshops.  The day will begin and end with a short liturgy. Please bring a packed lunch.

Please let Fr Doug know that you are going to attend. 

 

ALL READERS AND SPECIAL MINISTERS

Called to Pray: A Formation Day for Ministers of the Word of God and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion There are two sessions – 14 October in Welling or 21 October in Streatham.

Please let Fr Doug know, if you wish to attend.

 

QUIET MORNING AT SANCTUARY, in Swanley Village BR8 7UX 

16^th September 11-1pm “Free from all Distress”. Come and reflect on the words and meaning of this prayer from our mass. Contact: Trudy on email tkilcullen@live.co.uk or 07977978536

FIRST FRIDAYS: the garden is open and free for you to recollect and rest between 10 and 4 

 

CATHOLIC EDUCATION SERVICE

The CES acts on behalf of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference to support Catholic education. Catholic schools make up 10% of the national total of maintained schools. This week’s 2^nd collection is for the CES.

 

BEXLEY INTERFAITH FORUM POP-UP SYNAGOGUE: 

On Tuesday 19th September, the Bexley Interfaith Forum will be hosting a Pop-Up Synagogue in the Church Hall at St John’s (7pm start). Developed by members of local Jewish communities, this is an opportunity to experience and learn about Jewish worship in company and fellowship with members of a range of faiths from across the Borough. St John’s Church is next to Golden Acre Park on Parkhill Road in Bexley village.