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SUNDAY 3rd May

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR A

Readings: Acts 6:1-7 Psalm 32, Peter 2:4-9, John 14:1-12

Sat       2nd May  18.00            Owen King RIP (Staden)   

 

Sun      3rd May              FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 

                          08.30            John & Rosy Colaco RIP  (Colaco)

                                   10.30            Sophie Spinks  (O’Donnell)

 

Mon  4th May     09.15   English  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                          10:00  Martyrs        Eslinda Pereira (Lavina & Errol)        

Tues 5th May               NO MASS TODAY            

 

Wed   6th May   09:15              Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                                  10.00                    Eda Kilcullen (Kilcullen)

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

 

Fri     8th May    09.15              Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                                  10:00                     Niamh Ainsworth (Howie)                             

 

Sat   9th May    18.00                    Owen King RIP (Fitzpatrick)       

 

Sun 10th May   SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER      

                       08.30                    Priest’s Intention 

                                10.30                     Diarmuid Murphy RIP (Beattie)

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                           £906.28

Retiring collection    Last week: Priest Training Fund         £282.27

Next week: World Communications Day

                                               

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,

We are using the “Eucharistic Prayers for Various Occasions” on the Sundays of Easter, well most of them. This week will be No. 4, “Jesus, Who Went About Doing Good”. 

But more usual prayer next Sunday as I shall be away – my first Sunday away in 2026! Please give your usual warm welcome to the Franciscan brothers who will be covering my absence. 

God Bless,                                Fr Doug 

 

EASTER GARDEN DONATIONS – PART 1

Thank you for your donations to the Friends of the Holy Lands of £140

 

EASTER GARDEN DONATIONS – PART 2

For the second half of Easter, our Easter Garden Donations are going to PETER’S PENCE. This fund enables the Holy Father to exercise works of mercy and charity: humanitarian initiatives and social promotion projects. Pope Leo is attentive to poor dioceses, religious and faithful in grave difficulty: the poor, children, the elderly, those marginalised and war victims.

 

ROSARY IN MAY – Friday evenings

This May we are using Archbishop John’s Romero Rosary, praying a mystery each week. There will be a scripture reading, a reflection from Archbishop Romero, and then time for our own reflection before we pray a decade of the rosary. We will be praying the Mysteries of mercy and Compassion on Fridays from 6.30 – 7.00.

 

PARISH FEAST DAY BARBECUE :   This year our summer celebration will be on Sunday 12th July. Put it in your diaries!

 

DAYS OF REFECTION AT SANCTUARY QUIET GARDEN IN MAY 2026 

Monday May 18th 9.30 to 12.30 OR Saturday May 30th from 11- 3pm. (same programme)

The theme is “Spirit of God” Come and spend some time in quiet prayer and reflection in nature – inspired by the Holy Spirit through the beauty of creation. 

For more details or to book please email sanctuaryakwaaba@gmail.com or call 07977 978536

 

MASS IN CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

July 11th, at St George’s Cathedral

If you are celebrating your 1st/10th/25th/40th/50th/60th + wedding anniversary this year, please let us know as soon as possible, and no later than the middle of May, providing your names (e.g. John & Mary Smith), your address, your parish, and the anniversary you are celebrating. You will then receive an invitation from the Archbishop for the renewal of vows during Mass.  Spaces are limited.  Contact us at mflse@rcaos.org.uk    using your parish name as a title.

 

AN EVENING WITH SAM CHILDERS. Widely known as “The Machine Gun Preacher” 

Sam’s life is a remarkable story of transformation — from a past marked by brokenness and violence to a life now devoted to rescuing vulnerable children in East Africa. 

On Friday 22 May at Albany Park Baptist Church, Bexley at 7:00pm. Tickets £5

Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-sam-childers-the-machine-gun-preacher-tickets-1984617587629 or by email: revnatapbc@gmail.com 

 


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.

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SUNDAY 26th April

Fourth Sunday of Easter Year A

Readings: Acts 2:14-41 Psalm 23, Peter 2:20-25, John 10:1-10

Sat   25th Apr  18.00        Marie Burkinshaw thanksgiving (Kilcullen) 

 

Sun  26th Apr             Fourth  Sunday of Easter

                        08.30             Harrington family RIP  (Sheehan)

                       10.30                     Maureen Fitzpatrick RIP  (Choir)

 

Mon 27th Apr  09.15   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                      10:00                     Margot Bowden RIP (Cannon)                     

 

Tues  28th Apr   11:00 Funeral Mass           George Birch RIP                         

 

Wed   29th  Apr    09:15  St Catherine   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                           10.00     of Siena          John Larkin RIP (Larkin)

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

 

Fri     1st May     09.15   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

`                         10:00                   Sylvie & Victor Jeyaseelan (Jeyaseelan)

 

Sat    2nd May    18.00                   Owen King RIP (Staden)   

 

Sun   3rd May            Fifth Sunday of Easter 

                           08.30                    John & Rosy Colaco RIP  (Colaco)

                           10.30                    Sophie Spinks  (O’Donnell)

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                                £973.67

Retiring collection this Sunday Priest Training Fund

                                                                 

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,

We are using the “Eucharistic Prayers for Various Occasions” on the Sundays of Easter. This week will be No. 1, “The Church on the Path of Unity”. 

I have been away on a short trip this week. Sorry to anyone who has been trying to contact me!!

          God Bless,                                Fr Doug 

 

EASTER GARDEN DONATIONS

Once again, our Easter Garden Donations are going to FRIENDS OF THE HOLY LAND. 

We have received this message of gratitude from them:

“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” (Isaiah 9:2)         Thank you

 

GEORGE BIRCH RIP

Please pray for the repose of the soul of George. His funeral will be on Tuesday 28th April at 11.00.

 

ROSARY IN MAY – Friday evenings

The rosary is a way of praying any time, and in any place, but in October and May it has become our tradition to pray it together once a week. We have been using this as an opportunity to pray it in different ways. This May we will be using Archbishop John’s Romero Rosary, praying a mystery each week. There will be a scripture reading, a reflection from Archbishop Romero, and then time for our own reflection before we pray a decade of the rosary. We will be praying the Mysteries of mercy and Compassion on Friday evenings from 6.30 – 7.00, starting Friday, 1st May

 

PARISH FEAST DAY BARBECUE :   This year our summer celebration will be on Sunday 12th July. Put it in your diaries!

 

DAYS OF REFECTION AT SANCTUARY QUIET GARDEN IN MAY 2026 

Monday May 18th 9.30 to 12.30 OR Saturday May 30th from 11- 3pm. (same programme)

The theme is “Spirit of God” Come and spend some time in quiet prayer and reflection in nature – inspired by the Holy Spirit through the beauty of creation. For more details or to book please email sanctuaryakwaaba@gmail.com or call 07977 978536

 

MASS IN CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

July 11th, at St George’s Cathedral

If you are celebrating your 1st/10th/25th/40th/50th/60th + wedding anniversary this year, please let us know as soon as possible, and no later than the middle of May, providing your names (e.g. John & Mary Smith), your address, your parish, and the anniversary you are celebrating. You will then receive an invitation from the Archbishop for the renewal of vows during Mass.  Spaces are limited.  Contact us at mflse@rcaos.org.uk    using your parish name as a title.

 

VACANCY ST CATHERINE’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. Head of Music (Maternity Leave). Please visit https://www.stccg.co.uk/Teaching-Vacancies/ for the full job description and person specification.

 

AN EVENING WITH SAM CHILDERS. Widely known as “The Machine Gun Preacher” 

Sam’s life is a remarkable story of transformation — from a past marked by brokenness and violence to a life now devoted to rescuing vulnerable children in East Africa. 

On Friday 22 May at Albany Park Baptist Church, Bexley at 7:00pm. Tickets £5

Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-sam-childers-the-machine-gun-preacher-tickets-1984617587629 or by email: revnatapbc@gmail.com 




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.

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Nuntius

SUNDAY 19TH April

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Year A

Readings: Acts 2:14-33 Psalm 15, Peter 1:17-21, Luke 24:13-35

 

Sat         18th Apr   18.00              Una Muzzi RIP & H. Fitzpatrick RIP (Palmer)     

 

Sun        19th Apr          THIRD  SUNDAY OF EASTER

                             08.30               Mr & Mrs Gomes RIP  (Gomes)

                             10.30                   Mr & Mrs Pereira RIP  (Pereira)

 

Mon  20th April      09.15     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament  

 10:00                  Margaret McQuaid RIP (McQuaid)                       

 

Tues 21st April   NO MASS TODAY                      

                                                

Wed  22nd Apr      09:15    Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                            10.00                 John Colaco RIP (Gomes & Pereira)

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

 

Fri    24thApr         09.15     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

`                           10:00                  The Sheehan family RIP (Sheehan)

 

Sat   25th Apr       18.00                   Marie Burkinshaw thanksgiving (Kilcullen) 

 

Sun 26th Apr       FOURTH  SUNDAY OF EASTER 

                           08.30                   Harrington family RIP  (Sheehan)

                          10.30                   Maureern Fitzpatrick RIP  (Choir)

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                          £976.11

Retiring collection next Sunday Priest Training Fund

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,

You may have noted that I am praying the “Eucharistic Prayers for Various Occasions” on the Sundays of Easter. Last week we had No. 3, “Jesus, the Way to the Father”. This week will be No. 2, “God guides his Church along the Way of Salvation”. They are beautiful prayers.

Meanwhile, Mr Trump’s War continues – his war with Pope Leo and the Church, that is! 

On the day of one of his most bitter attacks last week, the daily mass reading from the Acts of the Apostles had this prayer from Saints Peter and John after they’d been assaulted:

“And now Lord, take note of their threats and help your servants to proclaim your message with all boldness”.

We might pray along with them for Pope Leo and for those bishops in America brave enough to speak out with the prophetic voice of the Church. “Lord, help us find your peace.”

God Bless,                                Fr Doug 

 

EASTER GARDEN DONATIONS:  Once again, our Easter Garden Donations are going to FRIENDS OF THE HOLY LAND. 

We have received this message of gratitude from them:

“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” (Isaiah 9:2)  Thank you

 

GEORGE BIRCH RIP:  Please pray for the repose of the soul of George. His funeral will be on Tuesday 28th April at 11.00.

 

ROSARY IN MAY – Friday evenings

The rosary is a way of praying any time, and in any place, but in October and May it has become our tradition to pray it together once a week. We have been using this as an opportunity to pray it in different ways. This May we will be using Archbishop John’s Romero Rosary, praying a mystery each week. There will be a scripture reading, a reflection from Archbishop Romero, and then time for our own reflection before we pray a decade of the rosary. We will be praying the Mysteries of mercy and Compassion on Friday evenings from 6.30 – 7.00, starting Friday 1st May

 

PARISH FEAST DAY BARBECUE:  This year our summer celebration will be on Sunday 12th July. Put it in your diaries!

 

MASS IN CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

July 11th, at St George’s Cathedral

If you are celebrating your 1st/10th/25th/40th/50th/60th + wedding anniversary this year, please let us know as soon as possible, and no later than the middle of May, providing your names (e.g. John & Mary Smith), your address, your parish, and the anniversary you are celebrating. You will then receive an invitation from the Archbishop for the renewal of vows during Mass.  Spaces are limited.  Contact us at mflse@rcaos.org.uk    using your parish name as a title.

 

SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: 21 to 28 August 2026
An opportunity to refresh our relationship with the Lord Jesus, with the help of Our Lady’s prayers.

Details for booking travel and accommodation can be found at 

www.catholicassociation.co.uk/join2026 or edwardperera@rcaos.org.uk

 

AN EVENING WITH SAM CHILDERS. Widely known as “The Machine Gun Preacher” 

Sam’s life is a remarkable story of transformation — from a past marked by brokenness and violence to a life now devoted to rescuing vulnerable children in East Africa. 

On Friday 22 May at Albany Park Baptist Church, Bexley at 7:00pm. Tickets £5

Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-sam-childers-the-machine-gun-preacher-tickets-1984617587629 or by email: revnatapbc@gmail.com