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SUNDAY 22nd June 2025,

BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST, Year C

Readings: Genesis 14:18-20, Psalm 109, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Luke 9:11-17

 

Sat   21st June   17.30       Confessions

18.00                          Nenen Fowles (friends) 

 

Sun  22nd June         BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST Year C

                                    08.30                     Priest’s Intention

                                    10.30                            Chris Neale (Choir)

 

Mon  23rd June  09.15               Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                            10.00        Gloria & Tony Laws (Connolly) 

 

Tues   24th June  09.15 Birth Of John    Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00  the Baptist               Deceased Clergy RIP 

 

Wed    25th June  09.15                     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                             10.00                               Olivia Tuohy RIP (McCarthy)

 

Fri     27th June   09.15  Sacred Heart   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00   of Jesus                     Priest’s Intention

 

Sat   28^th June     17.30       Confessions

18.00                                 Mary Kilcullen TG (Kilcullen) 

 

Sun  29th June    SAINTS PETER AND PAUL

                                     08.30                                 Anne and Peter Wilkes

                                     10.30                                 Rosian Terry RIP (Birch)

                  

                   Please join us in the Hall for refreshments after the 10.30 mass.          

 

LIVE STREAMING OF MASSES ON THE WEBSITE

All masses are streamed via the link:

Recordings are available. The Sunday sermon is also in print on the website.

 

FINANCES       

Many thanks for your offertory collection                                                 £998.70                       Retiring Collections:  Last Week:                 Day for Life                          £129.53

Next Week:             Peter’s Pence

 

Bank Payments to RCAS Bexley, Sort code 51 70 14, Account 01831763

Card Payment: Machine located in the foyer.

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: £35 per hour on weekdays, £40 per hour at weekends

 

Newsletter: Please copy notices to Fr Doug by the previous Wednesday

  

Dear Parishioners,

 I am very proud to be officiating at my niece’s wedding down in Cirencester in the Cotswolds this Sunday, which is why I am not with you!

Many thanks to the Brothers from Erith who are covering the masses.

 

God Bless,                                Fr Doug 

 

PARISH BBQ 

Sunday 29th June. Please join us for food and entertainment for young and old. £8 adults / £5 Children with the BBQ included in your entry price. Bouncy castle / Face painting / Live singer.

This annual event has been greatly enjoyed over the years but it does take a bit of organising! Team of Volunteers needed – Please add your name to the sign-up sheet as you leave.’

Tickets on sale after mass under the porch.



 

JUBILEE YEAR PILGRIMAGES

Deanery Pilgrimage to St. John Vianney        Saturday 5^th July

Our Pilgrimage Opening Service will be here at 10.30. We then make our pilgrimage journey on foot (or by other means) to the designated sacred Jubilee Year Site, St. John Vianney in Bexleyheath, where we will join with the other parishes of Bexley deanery for our concluding service at 1.00. We will have maps and instructions available. There will be time to stop for refreshments on the way. You may choose to bring a picnic for lunch or try one of restaurants on the Broadway or simply leave after the service. It will be a day to bring before the Lord any special or long-term issues in your life or the lives of your loved ones.

A pilgrimage is essentially a personal activity whereby a physical journey or quest helps us focus on our inner journey or quest. Jubilee 2025 encourages us to undertake one.

 

PETER’S PENCE

Next weekend there is a retiring collection – “Peter’s Pence”. This fund is collected from around the world and enables The Holy Father and the Apostolic See to exercise works of mercy and charity in the world, including victims of wars and natural disasters.

 

SANCTUARY REFLECTION DAYS

Growing into Fruitfulness – 26^th July 2025 11am to 3pm – Chris Chapman helps us reflect on God’s desire that we live fruitfully, finding our joy in expressing who we are and so giving life to others. For more information or booking: email douglasbull@rcaos.org.uk 

 

My Soul Rests – 23^rd August 11 to 3pm – an opportunity to rest and rejuvenate, in order to refresh the spirit and reflect God’s love to all to book: sanctuaryakwaaba@gmail.com or call/ text 07977 978536

 

JOB VACANCY – DIOCESAN EDUCATION SERVICE

We are looking to recruit a person to support our schools and academies- A Trust Relationship Officer. http://www.rcaoseducation.org.uk/trust-relationship-officer-education-service

 

LONDON CATHOLIC SOCIAL GROUP 

… is a group for Catholic adults over 35 to meet for regular social and networking events in friendly and relaxed settings with the aim of making new friends, enjoying new experiences or just to socialise. Regular events include walks, meals, karaoke evenings, outings, galleries and an annual Christmas meal. Contact us on Facebook – ‘London Catholic Social Group’, E: – londonswcatholicsocial@gmail.com or Brendan Baker on WhatsApp 07425549408‘.