SUNDAY 10th December 2023
SECOND OF ADVENT, YEAR B
Readings: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Psalm 84 2 Peter3:8-14 Gospel: Mark 1:1-8
Sat 9th Dec 17.30 Confessions
18.00 Patricia Liddiard RIP (Watson)
Sun 10th Dec SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
08.30 Paul Smith RIP (Cannon)
10.30 Arsenia Mencias RIP (Bernarte)
16.00 Carols & Nativity
Mon 11th Dec 09.15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 For the Parish
Tues 12th Dec 09.15 Our Lady of Guadalupe Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 In Thanksgiving (Bosser)
Wed 13th Dec 09.15 St Lucy, Martyr Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 Thomas Egan RIP (Speed)
Thurs 14th Dec St John of the Cross NO 8.0am MASS
Fri 15th Dec 09.15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 Michael Brown (Botterill)
10.30 Prayer Group
Sat 16th Dec 17.30 Confessions
18.00 Baby George Vincent (Fogarty)
Sun 17th Dec THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
08.30 Patrick McQuaid RIP (McQuaid)
10.30 Mary Finden RIP (White)
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 £818.42
Last week: Catholic Youth Services £22.00
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,
In Advent we like to anticipate the coming of the Light of the World, “a light that darkness could not overpower”, but we can’t help but be aware of so much darkness in our world, especially in Gaza. Many have commented on the reluctance of world leaders to speak out. In the Church at least, we can look to our leader: Pope Francis has described the war between Israel and Hamas as terrorism. On November 22, during a general audience in St. Peter’s Square, he said,
“This morning, I received two delegations, one of Israelis who have relatives as hostages in Gaza and another of Palestinians who have relatives suffering in Gaza. They suffer so much. I heard how they both suffer: wars do this, but here we have gone beyond war. This is not war; this is terrorism.”
He has repeatedly called for a ceasefire and remains in regular contact with the Catholic community in Gaza. We pray his words may be heard.
God Bless, Fr Doug
PARISH CAROL SERVICE – TODAY!!: at 16.00 with refreshments in the hall afterwards. All children, from 0-100 years old, are very welcome whether dressed as kings, shepherds, angels, stars or normally! Come and enjoy the festive season.
CONFIRMATION 2024
Application forms are now available for our Confirmation programme. Young people who are 13/14 and in year 9 or above can join. Application forms can be found in the foyer of the church. Please submit all completed forms to Father Doug by 20th December. Please contact Father Doug for any queries you may have. Barbara Assam
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2024
Application forms are now available for our First Holy Communion programme. Baptised children in year 3 or above can join. Forms can be collected from the foyer after mass. Completed forms must be returned by 1st December 2023. The programme will commence in January 2024.
A GENEROUS OFFER!
Den and Anne who bought the meat at the bbq last summer, will be going to Smithfields Market and invite anyone to order a fresh turkey crown or other Christmas meats.
4 Kilo Turkey breast (boned) would be £60.00 – larger crowns can be ordered.
1 Kilo of cocktail sausages £10.00 (approx. 45-48), 20 Cumberland sausages £10.00
If interested, please call by 15th December to place an order. Tel 07724 839432 or 07701 092507
CAROL SINGING
The Christian Churches of Bexley will together, be bringing festive cheer to Bexley High Street with carol-singing outside Flowers of Bexley (formerly Cherry Blossom), 36 High Street, on Wed 20 Dec, 5-7pm. ALL are welcome to join for as little or long as possible. We are not fundraising – just reminding everyone of the meaning and joy of Christmas. Kathy Fogarty, 07963 454480.
FESTIVE PARTY
Friday 29th Dec 2-5pm. £5 Adults, £3 primary school children. Please join us to celebrate the festive season with entertainment for young and old. Please bring yourselves / children / grandchildren. Children’s games / face painting /Raffle (unwanted Christmas gifts gratefully received) / Live singer / Open bar. Please bring your own nibbles. Free Pizza for those who are on Santas ‘good list.’
CHRIST THE KING SIXTH FORMS
Our Christmas campaign needs your help to support: Demelza, Refuge, Lewisham Foodbank, the Manna Society and the St Vincent De Paul Society. We’d welcome toys, puzzles, colouring/puzzle books, gift vouchers, toiletries, chocolates, biscuits and hot beverages. Or donate money via the college’s ‘GoFundMe’ link. The deadline for donating gifts is Wednesday 13th December. Drop off any gifts at CTK St Mary’s, Chislehurst Rd, Sidcup DA14 6BE
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