SUNDAY 24th March 2024
PALM SUNDAY, YEAR B
Readings: Mark 11:1-10, Isaiah 50:4-7, Psalm 21, Phil 2:6-11, Mark 14:1-15:47
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 family)
Mon 25th Mar 09.15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 Madeline Grainger (Choir)
Tues 26th Mar 09.15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 Hiten Amin RIP (Bhalla)
19.30 Reconciliation Service
Wed 27th Mar 9.15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 Simon Clifford RIP (Bhalla)
11.00 Chrism Mass at St George’s Cathedral
Thurs 28th Mar 20.00 Maundy Thursday Mrs D O’Rourke (Blaikie)
Mass of the Lord’s Supper & Prayer in Gethsemane (‘til 23.00)
Fri 29th Mar 15.00 Good Friday Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday
Sat 30th Mar 20.00 Easter Vigil Pat Liddiard RIP (Watson)
Sun 31st Mar EASTER SUNDAY
08.30 For the Parish
10.30 Rosa Colaco RIP (Colaco)
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 £1004.32
Retiring Collections: Last week: Poor parishes of the Diocese £248.15
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
Newsletter: Please copy notices to Fr Doug by the previous Wednesday
Holy Week – a good week to stop at the stations on the way before reaching next Sunday – Easter
God Bless,
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”
GRIEF in LOSS and HOPE in CHRIST
Friday 22nd- Sunday 24th March 2024 with Ged Walsh O. Carm, Barbara Salamonczyk & Liz Taylor. For anyone who has experienced a bereavement, whether recently or some time ago.
We grieve, remember, hope and give thanks for our loved ones in the light of the Resurrection Jesus Cost : £230 single £210 shared Contact retreat@thefriars.org.uk
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
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