SUNDAY 3rd March 2024
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR B
Readings: Exodus 20:1-17, Psalm 18:8-11, Paul 1:22-25, John 2:13-25
Sat 2nd Mar 17.30 Confessions
18.00 Foundation: Juliet Benedict RIP
Sun 3rd Mar THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT (B)
08.30 Connie Barrett RIP (Cannon)
10.30 David Watkins RIP (Aspeek)
Mon 4th Mar 09.15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 For the Parish
Tues 5th Mar 09.15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 Marian Watson (Watson)
Wed 6th Mar 10.45 Funeral Mass for Maureen Oram
Fri 8th Mar 09.15 St John of God Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 Holy Souls
10.30 Stations of the Cross
Sat 9th Mar 17.30 Confessions
18.00 Martin Gilligan RIP (C+K Fitzpatrick)
Sun 10th Mar FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT (B)
08.30 Bridie Haylett RIP (Almeida)
10.30 Sharon Anderson (Anderson)
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 £1194.06
Retiring Collections: Last week: CAFOD from Family Fast Day £ 233.85
OUR PARISH HALL
Our hall is available for hire. Please email bexley@rcaos.org.uk at ANY time and our secretary will get back to you. Prices from April 1st: £35 per hour weekdays, £40 per hour weekends
PARKING 2024
Please renew your car parking permit for 2024. Applications forms are in the foyer.
We are grateful for this support and hope you can use your parking rights during the week as well!
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 available in the foyer.
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,
Cardinal Nicholl’s sponsored organisation, “Friends of the Holy Land” report with sad hearts the worsening situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Mr Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, has rejected a ceasefire deal and vowed to press on with military action until “total victory.” (amalek) For the 820 members of the Christian community trapped inside Gaza’s two churches, this means enduring more fear, hunger and grief as they struggle to survive. As the death toll rises above 30,000, we pray that Israel stops the killing.
God Bless, Fr Doug
SCRIPTURE STUDY FOR ALL
A Scripture Study Day led by Brian Purfield will be on Sat 9th March 10am-3.30pm Brian’s topic will be: Bringing the New Testament to Life. Packed lunch required. ALL are welcome.
PASSING ON THE FAITH
4 online sessions for grandparents, starts Thurs 18th Apr, 7:30 – 9pm. Email mflse@rcaos.org.uk
QUIET MORNING
A Lenten Quiet Morning will be held at St Mary’s Bexley, 10-12, on Sat 23rd March, journeying through Easter with St Peter. Information/registration, contact Kate at ma01kcm@hotmail.com
CONGRATULATIONS to:
Brian and Edna Fernandes who receive the Diocesan Award, Fideliter Servienti for their hard work over many years guiding our parish financial affairs. They stepped down in January in favour of grandchild care!
MASS TO CELEBRATE MARRIAGE – July 13th, At St George’s Cathedral
If you are celebrating your 1st/10th/25th/40th/50th/60th wedding anniversary this year, please let us know, by May 31, providing: your names, address and the anniversary. The Archbishop will invite you to the mass. Email us at mflse@rcaos.org.uk Title your email with “Bexley Parish”
CHURCH FLOWERS:
Everybody enjoys the flower arrangements in church, but our talented and enthusiastic band of workers really need some extra help once a month or so – Fri or Sat mornings. Please meet me after 10.30 Sunday Mass in the choir or ring for a chat on 01322 528224. Sue Murphy
CONGRATULATIONS to Bob Morris on his birthday this weekend. Bob was MC for over half a century.
DIOCESAN YOUTH DAY
For ages 10 to 14 will be at Richard Challoner School, New Malden on Saturday 9 March from 11:00 am to 5:30 pm. The day will include faith input from Fr Samuel Burke OP, Eucharistic Adoration and praise, sports, games, and pizza. Please book, www.tinyurl.com/scysyouthday
YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
St George’s Cathedral hosts a monthly Young Adult Mass at 6:00 pm on the first Sunday of every month, followed by a social gathering (for those aged 18+). There are also weekly events and socials on Thursday evenings. Details can be found on the RCAOS website, Facebook, and Instagram @stgeorgesya.
FLAME 2025
Flame is the largest Catholic youth event in the UK, featuring guest speakers, award-winning musicians, praise and worship, Eucharistic Adoration, and much more! The event is open to those from school year 9 to university age. The Archdiocese has purchased a block booking. Group Leaders can book at www.tinyurl.com/flame25 The early-bird price is £29, payable by 1 August.
CASTLERIGG MANOR (Diocese of Lancaster Youth Retreat Centre) seek a:
Programme Leader to join their youth ministry team. The post is residential with a salary package in the range of £26-28k, made up of salary, accommodation, food etc. jack@castleriggmanor.co.uk
HOMEHELP
Do you need help within the home? I can provide help with Cleaning, Companionship, Shopping.
I currently work as a Carer and hold a current DBS Certificate. 13 years experience working with elderly clients in Bexley. For more information please call Chris Truman. 07894 008707.
stjohnfisherbexley.org 
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