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Sunday 15^th November

Thirty-Third Sunday Year A

Readings: Proverbs 31:10-31 Psalm 127, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matthew 25: 14-30

 

   Sat 14^th Nov      18. 00                           Vincent Jeyaseelan RIP (Foundation)

   Sun 15^th Nov THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY  

                             08.30                             Kathleen Freeman RIP (Smith)

                             10.30                              Chris Baxter RIP (Speed)           

   Mon 16^th Nov    09.15       Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                            10:00                              Jacob Pereira RIP (Pereira)         

   Tue 17^th Nov     09.15         Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                             10.00                              Theresa Rodrigues (Pereira)

   Wed18^th Nov     09.15         Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament                   

                             10.00                                Marlene Burt RIP (Wheatley)

Please join us in the hall for refreshments after mass

 

   Fri   20^th Nov     09.15          Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament         

                            10:00                                John Colaco RIP (Colaco)

   Sat 21^st Nov      18. 00                               Liam Ryle (Wood)

   Sun 22^nd Nov CHRIST THE KING  

                             08.30                                Angela Fernandes RIP (Pereira)

 10.30                                 John Colaco RIP (Colaco)           

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                                       £892.53

Retiring collections        Last Week:        Archbishop’s Appeal.     £201.20             

Next Week    Catholic Youth Services

Bank Payments details available on request

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

                    From Jan 1^st 2027     £37 per hour on weekdays, £42 per hour at weekends

 

Dear Parishioners,

A warm welcome to any visitors here today to remember loved ones who have died, especially those who have died during this past year. Our Catholic tradition is to pray for them particularly during this month of November. We will be remembering at each of our masses: Maureen Ratcliff, Baroness Rosalind Howells, Peter Phillips, Susan Hamil Stace, Donald Almeida, Peter Whiffin, Owen King, George Birch, Chris Baxter and Marlene Burt, as well as all The Faithful Departed.

 Also, PLEASE JOIN US in the hall after 10.30 Sunday Mass. We have fresh coffee, tea and orange squash (free for children) and confectionary besides. The bar is also open.  It is a key part of our calling as Church – to build ourselves up in community. There are many ways to do this but a pleasant half hour together on Sundays is a good one! It would be nice to see more of you.   

                    God Bless,                                  Fr Doug 

 

NOVEMBER – remembering those who have died

Our November List, we compile each year as a practical exercise in prayer. Simply add the names of your loved ones to the list and pray at every mass for everyone on the list.

Grave blessings are as follows: Nov 15^th Sidcup at 2.00 and Nov 21^st Hillview at 11.00

 

SANCTUARY QUIET DAY – Nov 28^th from 11am to 3pm

“The Quiet Revelation”: an Advent Day at Sanctuary Quiet Garden, Swanley Village. 

Prayer, reflection and silence to launch us into this season of welcome to the child Jesus in our world and our lives. To book please email sanctuaryakwaaba@gmail.com or call 07977 978536

 

SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN SPIRITUALITY COMMISSION 
Daily Reflection for Advent: As an aid to prayer during Advent, the Spirituality Commission have produced a helpful daily reflection based on the readings for the day. Each is short, practical and calls us to action. All who register will receive an email each morning directly to their inbox! To sign up – here is the link http://eepurl.com/dcNmsv or you can take a look at the website www.southwarkdsc.org.uk and click on the box marked ADVENT REFLECTIONS.  

 

FAMILY CAROL SERVICE AND SOCIAL:  Our family service will be on Sunday 13^th December at 4.00, followed by our Christmas social event in the hall with festive refreshments and games for the children. There is no charge for this event, though tickets will be issued so that we can cater appropriately, and if you are willing to bake or at least bring a cake, this would be much appreciated. (Do let us know though, when you take your tickets)

 

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN OLD BEXLEY:  Singing Christmas Carols in the High Street:

Wed 9 Dec, 5:30pm outside Grey’s Tea & Coffee House (Option to gather at 5pm at Bexley URC)

 

SOUTH EAST AREA CAROL SERVICE:  Sunday 13th December at 7:00 p.m. at St Saviour’s Catholic Church, 175 Lewisham High Street. 

All are warmly invited to join Canon Victor Darlington, Episcopal Vicar for the South East Area, for the Service. Join with parish communities and choirs from across South East London for a joyful evening of carols, Scripture readings and prayer as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Our Lord.