Newsletter

SUNDAY 14^th December

Third Sunday of Advent Year A

Readings: Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 145, James 5:7-10, Matthew 11:2-11

 

Sat  13^th Dec        17.30                                      Confessions

                             18.00                                      Tess & Les Truman (Truman)       

 

Sun        14^th Dec       THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT YEAR A (Gaudete Sunday)

  08.30                                    Fr Liam Durrant (Cannon)

                             10.30                                    Antony Moffat RIP (Moffat) 

 

Mon       15^th Dec         11.00  Funeral Mass          Susan Stace RIP

 

Tues     16^th Dec  09.15                                  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                             10.00                                   Julie Denis (Almeida) 

 

Wed      17^th Dec  09.15                                  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

 10.00                                      Patrick McQuaid RIP (McQuaid) 

MEETING PLACE RESUMES 7^th JANUARY 2026

 

Fri        19^th Dec   09.15                                   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00                                    Eithne Long (Kilcullen)

 

Sat       20^th Dec   17.30                                      Confessions

                             18.00                                      Kathleen Fitzpatrick RIP (Fitzpatrick)       

 

Sun      21^st Dec       FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT YEAR A 

  08.30                                    Kathy Connolly (Gillespie)

                            10.30                                    John Kilner RIP (Connolly)

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

 

LIVE STREAMING OF MASSES ON THE WEBSITE

All masses are streamed but sadly this week one component in the system failed.  As a result there is sound, but no picture.   Normal service will resume as soon as possible!    In the meantime  the link remains the same:

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                    £903.33 

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,

One of the great works of mercy is to support the families of the bereaved. The family of Peter Philips RIP (there were only three), whose funeral was here last Wednesday wish to thank members of the parish who came to the mass. They said that they drew great strength from them simply being there, as well as the enrichment they gave to the singing.

                 God Bless,                                                Fr Doug 

 

FAMILY CAROL SERVICE & CHRISTMAS SOCIAL

Our service will be today, Sunday at 4.00 on and will be followed by a social event in the Hall with refreshments and Santa Sacks for the children. Come to the service and if you signed up, come to the social too. Santa is ready and prepared for you, along with our favourite vocalist!

 

CHRISTMAS SERVICES:

Monday 22^nd December:                19.00 Reconciliation Service

Wednesday 24^th December            18.00  First mass of Christmas

22.00 Night time Mass of Christmas

Thursday 25^th December                 08.30  Christmas Day Mass

10.30 Christmas Day Mass

Friday 26^th December                     10.00 St. Stephen’s Day Mass

 

SINGING CAROLS With Churches Together In Old Bexley 

Many thanks to those who joined us in festive cheer in the village. 

 

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. 

 

SVP

With regret the SVP Group is no longer functioning in the parish. We offer thanks to Fr Doug and his predecessors for many years of support. If anyone needs assistance, please ring SVP National Office on 0207 703 3030

 

CALLED TO BEAR FRUIT CONSULTATION RESPONSE PUBLISHED. 

Thank you to all who took part in the Called to Bear Fruit consultation. The response, which includes 15 actions points for renewal, is available at rcaos.org.uk/calledtobearfruit and hardcopies are available in our shop. The consultation revealed a burning desire within our parishes to be missionary and evangelising disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, who work together to help people encounter His love. So, as we move forward on the next steps together, let’s become ever more a community of missionary disciples filled with joy and hope for the future. As an Archdiocese, we will continue to discern the process of renewal, and further updates will be provided in due course.

 

HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS

A reminder that if you (or a family member) are admitted to hospital, you need to ask that your record indicate you are a Roman Catholic if you would like a visit from the Chaplaincy team or to receive Holy Communion. Hospital staff may forget to ask you about your religious background and due to data regulations, the Chaplaincy team cannot approach you – unless your religion is on your admission record. 

 

ST COLUMBA CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOR BOYS

Wish to appoint CRiBS School Worker – 35 hours per week (job-share considered) – Term time only (41 weeks) – Annual Salary – £24,171 – Closing date – 9th January 2026 – Start Date – ASAP