SUNDAY 17th March 2024
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR B
Readings: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Psalm 50, Hebrews 5:7-9, John 12:20-30
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)
Mon 18th Mar 09.15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 Rex Wheatley RIP (Wheatley)
Tues 19th Mar 09.15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 For the Parish
Wed 20th Mar 09.15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 John Coen and John Larkin RIP (Larkin)
Fri 22nd Mar 09.15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 Jo McGowan (O’Rourke)
10.30 Stations of the Cross
Sat 23rd Mar 17.30 Confessions
18.00 Marino Jose Echavarria RIP (Wood)
Sun 24th Mar PALM SUNDAY
08.30 For the Parish
10.30 Tony Speed RIP (Speed)
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 £928.76
Retiring Collections: This 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. ENVELOPES IN 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!
Please join us in the Hall for refreshments after the 10.30 mass
Dear Parishioners,
Sorry St. Patrick. You lost out! Your Feast of 17th March has been gazumped by the celebration of The Lord’s Day, Sunday. In fact, even Lent excludes Sundays. Count the 40 days for yourselves! Every Sunday, we celebrate the Lord’s resurrection just as every Friday we remember his death on the cross. That’s why Friday is a day for penance. If you don’t abstain from meat, then you should do something else. And if you are a vegetarian you should do something else anyway!
God Bless, Fr Doug
HOLY WEEK The Times
Tuesday 7.30 p.m. Reconciliation Service
Wednesday 11.00 a.m. Chrism Mass at St. George’s Cathedral
Thursday 8.00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper & Prayer in Gethsemane (till 11 p.m.)
Friday 3.00 p.m. Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday
Saturday 8.00 p.m. Easter Vigil
PARISH SOCIAL: Save the date for our Spring Event – Sat 11th May. Singalong to a well-known Swedish Group! Dress to impress. Doors open at 6. Bar. Raffle at the interval (any donations gratefully received).
Bring your own nibbles. Adults £6 / Children £3. Tickets on sale after mass throughout April.
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
Also, please offer financial support through donation box in the wall at the back of church.
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”
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
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, please pray and fast for the end of abortion in this Country. We have helped thousands of Mothers continue their pregnancies even in difficult circumstances. Please help us to help save lives with your prayers, fasting and support. www.GoodCounselNetwork.com
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 office@stpeterspilgrimages.com 0203 773 5115
Newsletter: Please copy notices to Fr Doug by the previous Wednesday
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