Newsletter

SUNDAY 26^th October

THIRTIETH SUNDAY Year C

Readings: Ecclesiasticus 35:12-19, Psalm 33, 2 Timothy 4:6-18, Luke 18:9-14

 

Sat      25^th Oct     17.30      Confessions

18.00                     Barney O’Neill RIP (O’Neill) 

 

Sun     26^th Oct    08.30                      Souls in Purgatory (Gillespie)                    

                            10.30                            Anthony Moffat RIP (Moffat )                                 

 

Mon    27^th Oct     09.15    Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

10.00                            Philip Hubert Francis RIP (Pereira)                      

 

Tues   28^th Oct          NO MASS TODAY

 

Wed   29^th Oct       09.15         Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament  

                             10.00                             Eileen Wheatley (Hughes)

Please join us in the Meeting Place for refreshments after the 10.00 mass 

 

Thurs 30^th Oct      12.00         Funeral Mass Bernard Gillespie RIP

 

Fri      31^st Oct        09.15    Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament      

                             10.00                           Mary McGinty RIP (Cannon)

 

Sat     1^st Nov     17.30   ALL SAINTS      Confessions

 18.00                           Brendan Kilcullen 85th birthday

 

Sun   2nd Nov      08.30                        Terry Beazley and the O’Neill and Beazley famiies

10.30                           Kathy Connolly (Hughes)

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:  Do have masses said for your intentions. Use the envelopes in the foyer to name the intention and to enclose an offering. Give them to Fr Doug or post them through the presbytery door.

 

FINANCES   

Many thanks for your offertory collection                                             £ 913.39

                                            Last Week     Missio                                  £ 183.04

                                                                 

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

In successive weeks we have been supporting through prayer, finance and other gifts, a number of good causes: CaFOD, Padre Pio Rehabilitation Centre, Missio and the Manna Day Centre. These are all expressions of the Church in Ministry, and it is a privilege for us to be able to participate. It is the responsibility of each of us  to grow in Communion and in Mission. Without the Church that would be a jolly sight harder. As a Church we can live the life God expects of us. 

God Bless,                                                Fr Doug 

 

HARVEST CAKE SALE:  The Children’s Liturgy Group thank everyone who supported our Cake sale last Sunday. We raised £172 which will be donated to Cafod’s work in the mission to needy people across the world.

 

QUIZ NIGHT:  What a great evening! Thanks to all who organised it and all who participated. We raised £565 on ticket sales, and a further £210 on the raffle. Thanks to the prize donors too.

 

THE MANNA DAY CENTRE, 12 Melior St. London SE1 

A big thank you for your gifts. Your donation helps us provide breakfast and lunch for about 120 people every day – and more support besides.

 

OCTOBER ROSARY FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE – Wednesday evening, at 7.30 p.m. 

 

BERNARD GILLESPIE RIP:   Bernard’s funeral will be on Thursday October 30^th at 12.00. Please pray for him and his family.

 

CONFIRMATION 2026:  We would like to run a programme for young people wishing to be confirmed in June 2026. You should be in Year 8 or above, (aged 13+ during 2025-26) Application forms available in the foyer.

 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2026:  Application forms are available in the foyer. Baptised children in year 3 or above are eligible to apply. Feel free to discuss with Fr Doug or Angela Underwood after mass.  Completed forms must be returned by 31st December 2025.  The programme will commence in January 2026.

 

THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW 

On Saturday, Nov 15^th, from 10.00-3.00. Dr. Brian Purfield. Bring a packed lunch. 

 

GOOD COUNSEL NETWORK

“There have now been over ten and a half million abortions in Great Britain since the Abortion Act was passed 58 years ago, on 27th October 1967. On this anniversary perhaps go to Mass or say an extra Rosary or give up some food for the day. 

 

A DAY OF REFLECTION WITH DAVID WELLS :  Saturday November 1^st, 10.30 – 3.OO at St Stephen’s Church, Welling. Bring A Packed Lunch.

 

SEEKING MARRIED COUPLES – Southwark Marriage and Family life Team

We are seeking couples who are practising Catholics, to join our team to present courses for Marriage Preparation, and other initiatives. Training provided. Salary and travel costs payable. Closing date for applications: October 31^st. Contact liamgallagher@rcaos.org.uk   

 

JUBILEE YEAR OF PILGRIMAGE

From October 25th, Martin Grecula is going to walk 120km of the Via Francigena pilgrimage from Viterbo to Rome. This is to support and raise funds for those suffering from leprosy in Africa, who couldn’t and wouldn’t be allowed to walk there themselves. Follow Martin’s progress on Instagram (@steps_for_hope). If you would like to help, please donate directly at https://www.ahoto.org