Newsletter

SUNDAY 20th July 2025

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY Year C

Readings: Genesis 18:1-10, Psalm 14, Colossians 1:24-28, Luke 10:38-42

 

Sat      19^th July    17.30      Confessions

 18.00               For the Parish 

 

Sun     20^th July         SIXTEENTH SUNDAY Year C 

                           08.30                   Moreen Hegarty (Wilkes)                                     

                          10.30                    Maureen Fitzpatrick RIP (Moffat)

 

Mon    21st July   09.15   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                            10.00                For the Parish

 

Tues   22nd July  09.15 Mary Magdalene   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament  

                            10.00              Deceased Clergy

 

Wed   23rd July   09.15  Bridget      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                            10.00                    Marie Sullivan RIP (PMQ/Connolly)

 

Fri      25^th July     09.15  James         Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                            10.00                     Deceased Clergy

 

Sat     26^th July    17.30         Confessions

18.00               Derek Botterill RIP 

 

Sun     27^th July         SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY Year C 

                            08.30                   Kathy Connolly (Jeyaseelan)                                 

10.30                   Antony Moffat RIP (Moffat)

                        

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                £ 897.09                                            

Retiring Collections:     Last Week: Sea Sunday.     £370.00                                 

 

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,

The church grounds do take a significant amount of maintenance. Many thanks to those who regularly tend the grounds and to those who last week cleaned up the porch area and tended the little garden next to Our Lady’s shrine. 

Thanks too to our flower arrangers who have had to put extra effort into maintaining the flowers during the current hot season. Thanks to those bringing flowers and those supporting the ministry through the box at the back of church with your financial offerings.

God Bless,                                          Fr Doug 

 

MASS INTENTIONS:  Kathy Connolly has for many years, rendered the parish a very great service by looking after the allocation of mass intentions, but she has decided to step down due to her poor health. Please give mass intentions directly to Fr Doug or put them through the Presbytery door. Many thanks.

Plenty of gaps in the weekday schedule at the moment. 

 

SEA SUNDAY:  Thank you for giving to Sea Sunday. We raised £370 Your generous gifts will ensure that Stella Maris can continue to befriend seafarers and fishers in times of need. To find out more about how your support helps those who live and work at sea, please visit www.stellamaris.org.uk

 

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 One place left

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

 

THE ARCHBISHOP’S CERTIFICATE: 

A lifechanging opportunity for those who desire to know Jesus more intimately.

The Archbishop’s Certificate is a two-year online course for all in Southwark and beyond who wish to understand their faith more profoundly and be able to share it with confidence and joy. 
The course will commence on 18 October 2025 and the cost will be £400 per year. For registration and further details: https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/archcert 

 

CATHOLIC CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES begins in November 2025.

The CCRS is an internationally recognised qualification that provides participants with an understanding of the teachings of the Catholic faith. It enhances the understanding that education within the Church is a life-long process leading to greater intimacy with Jesus Christ.  This course presents the foundational teachings of the Church in a manner that is captivating, inspiring, and applicable.  Participants will be equipped to make informed and practical contributions to their chosen field of ministry within the Church. Visit aec.rcaos.org.uk/ccrs for further information. 

 

VOCATIONS DAY CELEBRATION with Marian Consecration 

On Sunday, 17th August 2025 at St Thomas More, Bostall Park,420a Long Lane DA7 5JW 

Thanksgiving & Marian Consecration begins at 11:00am Mass (with Gospel Music)

·      Celebration of Priestly, Religious Profession or Wedding Anniversaries: Couples should send names to WhatsApp no. 07424269423 or email vocationpromotersGLAP@gmail.com)

·      Speeches on Marriage, Priestly and Consecrated life 

·      Entertainment and Refreshments 

We celebrate our vocations at the feet of Mary who was at the wedding at Cana, who was a follower of her son and who was in the Upper Room when the Apostles received the Holy Spirit.

More details: Fr Innocent Ezeonyeasi 07424 269423 or Adamma Oguh 07957 211056