Newsletter

SUNDAY 9^th August

NINETEENTH SUNDAY   Year A

   Readings: 1 Kings 19:9-13, Psalm 84, Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:22-33

 

   Sat   8^th August         18.00                    John Keenan RIP (Fitzpatrick)

 

   Sun  9^th August      NINETEENTH SUNDAY

                                     08.30                   Chris Bradley RIP (Watson) 

                                    10.30                    Sr.Bernadette Ryder (Burt)

 

   Mon 10^th August       09.15  Lawrence   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament  

                                   10:00                     Margaret Ellis (Wheatley)         

 

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

                                   10:00                      Josephine & David Collison (Harris)

 

   Wed 12^th August      09:15                   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                                   10.00                       Lenihan Family (Beattie)

Please join us in the Hall for refreshments after mass

 

   Fri    14^th August    09.15  Maximilian         Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

`                                10.00   Kolbe                  Jaco Almeida RIP (Almeida)

 

   Sat    15^th August    18.00                            Sheila Hulyer RIP (Fitzpatrick)

  

   Sun   16^th  August   THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

                                    08.30                            Kenneth Creasy  (Alex & Dahlia) 

                                   10.30                            George Birch RIP (Harper)

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                          £968.78

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,

Let’s spare a thought for our farming community at this time. Harvest has had to occur extra early because of climate change and many are using winter fodder already to feed their animals because crops are not growing in this heat. I might be disappointed that the church lawns are brown in colour, but the issues they face in making a living and more importantly in keeping us fed, are more serious. We pray that the Lord of the Harvest will support them and help them see a way forward in these difficult times.

God Bless,                                                Fr Doug 

 

CHRIS BAXTER RIP:  May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Chris’s funeral will take place on Wednesday 26 August at 11.00.

 

HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS: If you (or a family member) are admitted to hospital, do ask that your record indicates that you are a Roman Catholic if you would like a visit from the Chaplaincy 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.

 

CYBER CRIMINALS … are increasingly using AI to create videos, voice messages and other communications impersonating members of the clergy. They then request money or donations. Never send money, gift cards or bank details in response to such requests. Always verify the identity of the sender by contacting the priest or parish directly using a known telephone number or official email address before responding to any request.

 

ST JOHN DIPLOMA IN SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY AND FORMATION

Claritas Spiritual Theology is offering a two-year online Diploma in Spiritual Theology and Formation, beginning on Wednesday 16 September 2026. The course may also be followed for personal enrichment without assignments. The course consists of interactive weekly online lectures and discussions of two hours. Notes are provided, and audio recordings are available for those unable to attend live. Information and registration: http://www.claritas-st.com, by email at info@claritasst.com, or on 07305 159363.

 

JESUIT MISSIONS – VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE APPEAL UPDATE

Thank you to everyone who has supported the Venezuela Earthquake Appeal. Your generosity has helped provide emergency assistance to families affected by the disaster. An update newsletter is now available on the Jesuit Missions website, sharing how donations are helping people rebuild their lives during the first six months of recovery. As media attention moves on, the needs of affected communities remain significant. Please continue to keep them in your prayers.

 

PILGRIMAGE TO ASSISI

Eddie Gilmore is leading a walking pilgrimage to Assisi from September 18^th– 26^th, 2026: one night in Florence then six days along the beautiful ‘Way of Francis’. Contact Eddie for more information: gileag@gmail.com    www.eddiegilmore.org