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SUNDAY 10th August 2025

NINETEENTH SUNDAY Year C

Readings: Wisdom 18:6-9 Psalm 32, Hebrews 11:1-19, Luke 12:32-48

 

Sat  9^th August      17.30 Confessions

  18.00                     Bernadette Willoughby RIP (Wood)

 

Sun        10^th August    NINETEENTH SUNDAY Year C 

                             08.30                   Lawrence Oliver RIP (Cannon)                             

  10.30                   Danny Lyons RIP (Lyons)              

 

Mon  11^th August 09.15 Clare   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00                Bernadette Dowswell

 

Tues 12^th August  09.15           Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00                    Harrington Family RIP (Sheehan) 

 

Wed  13^th August  09.15               Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00                  John Hollis (Gillis)

 

Fri     15^th August  09.15  ASSUMPTION  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                             10.00                  Suzanne Dowding (Bowman)

                             19.30                  For the Parish

 

Sat    16^th August  17.30             Confessions

 18.00                  Kathy Connolly (Fogarty)

 

Sun     17^th August    TWENTIETH SUNDAY Year C 

                             08.30                                                                          

 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.

 

MASS INTENTIONS:  You are invited to ask for masses to be offered for your intentions. Please use the envelopes in the foyer to indicate the intention and to enclose a mass offering. Give them to Fr Doug or post them through the presbytery door.

 

FINANCES   

Many thanks for your offertory collection.                              £ 920.46        

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 Feast of THE ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY is on Friday. It is a Holy day of Obligation.

          God Bless,                                                Fr Doug 

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY  

The Children’s Liturgy Group will resume on Sunday 7th September 2025.  If you enjoy supporting children and want to give something back to the church community please consider volunteering as a Children’s Liturgy catechist.  More info from Father Doug or Angela Underwood. 

 

SANCTUARY REFLECTION DAYS

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

 

LONDON CATHOLIC SOCIAL GROUP 

We are a social group for adults over 30. We are from across London. We organise our own events and promote Catholic social and faith events. We host a Monthly Social. The next one is:

Saturday,16th August at 7pm at The Peacock, Angel. Contact us on Facebook, WhatsApp via Brendan on 07425549408 or londonswcatholicsocial@gmail.com 

Coming up:   Sunday 7th September, Epping Forest Walk.

Sunday 14th September,  Capital Ring Walk, Section 13.

Sunday 21st September, Mass and walk in aid of the Comboni Sisters.

 

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