SUNDAY 10th March 2024
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR B
Readings: 2Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23, Psalm 136, Eph 2:4-10, John 3:14-21
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)
Mon 11th Mar 09.15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 Rex Wheatley RIP (Wheatley)
Tues 12th Mar 09.15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 For the Parish
Wed 13th Mar 09.15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 Vincent McElhone RIP (Cottle)
Fri 15th Mar 09.15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 Michael McGowan RIP (O’Rourke)
10.30 Stations of the Cross
Sat 16th Mar 17.30 Confessions
18.00 Jean Hayes RIP (C+K Fitzpatrick)
Sun 17th Mar FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT (B)
08.30 Gnanapragasam Family (Jeyaseelan)
10.30 William Asaam RIP (Asaam)
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: Next week: Poor Parishes of the Diocese
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.
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.
Please join us in the Hall for refreshments after the 10.30 mass
Dear Parishioners,
Today is known as Laetare Sunday – “Rejoice”. The vestments and newsletter are rose coloured (pink by any other name!) Traditionally, this fourth Sunday was considered a day of relaxation from the normal rigors of Lent. It was a day of hope with Easter now within sight. Not a bad idea then, to look ahead to Easter and commit to some or all of the special services – Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Maundy Thursday (8p.m.), the Good Friday Liturgy (3p.m.) or the Easter Vigil (8p.m.)
God Bless, Fr Doug
PASSING ON THE FAITH
4 online sessions for grandparents, starts Thurs 18th Apr, 7:30 – 9pm. Email mflse@rcaos.org.uk
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
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
YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
St George’s Cathedral hosts a 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 events and socials on Thursday evenings. Details 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.
PRAYER VIGIL
“On Saturday 23rd March, the Vigil of Palm Sunday, please pray and fast for the end of abortion in this Country. Through God’s grace we have seen thousands of Mothers in our counselling centre continue their pregnancies even in difficult circumstances. Please help us to help save lives with your prayers, fasting and support. www.GoodCounselNetwork.com”
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 of experience working with elderly clients in Bexley. For more information please call Chris Truman. 07894 008707.
AFFORDABLE PILGRIMAGES TO LOURDES www.stpeterspilgrimages.com
Contact office@stpeterspilgrimages.com Tel: 0203 773 5115 / 0780 737 5061
Newsletter: Please copy notices to Fr Doug by the previous Wednesday
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