Author: Nuntius

SUNDAY 22nd June 2025,

BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST, Year C

Readings: Genesis 14:18-20, Psalm 109, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Luke 9:11-17

 

Sat   21st June   17.30       Confessions

18.00                          Nenen Fowles (friends) 

 

Sun  22nd June         BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST Year C

                                    08.30                     Priest’s Intention

                                    10.30                            Chris Neale (Choir)

 

Mon  23rd June  09.15               Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                            10.00        Gloria & Tony Laws (Connolly) 

 

Tues   24th June  09.15 Birth Of John    Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00  the Baptist               Deceased Clergy RIP 

 

Wed    25th June  09.15                     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                             10.00                               Olivia Tuohy RIP (McCarthy)

 

Fri     27th June   09.15  Sacred Heart   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00   of Jesus                     Priest’s Intention

 

Sat   28^th June     17.30       Confessions

18.00                                 Mary Kilcullen TG (Kilcullen) 

 

Sun  29th June    SAINTS PETER AND PAUL

                                     08.30                                 Anne and Peter Wilkes

                                     10.30                                 Rosian Terry RIP (Birch)

                  

                   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.

 

FINANCES       

Many thanks for your offertory collection                                                 £998.70                       Retiring Collections:  Last Week:                 Day for Life                          £129.53

Next Week:             Peter’s Pence

 

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,

 I am very proud to be officiating at my niece’s wedding down in Cirencester in the Cotswolds this Sunday, which is why I am not with you!

Many thanks to the Brothers from Erith who are covering the masses.

 

God Bless,                                Fr Doug 

 

PARISH BBQ 

Sunday 29th June. Please join us for food and entertainment for young and old. £8 adults / £5 Children with the BBQ included in your entry price. Bouncy castle / Face painting / Live singer.

This annual event has been greatly enjoyed over the years but it does take a bit of organising! Team of Volunteers needed – Please add your name to the sign-up sheet as you leave.’

Tickets on sale after mass under the porch.



 

JUBILEE YEAR PILGRIMAGES

Deanery Pilgrimage to St. John Vianney        Saturday 5^th July

Our Pilgrimage Opening Service will be here at 10.30. We then make our pilgrimage journey on foot (or by other means) to the designated sacred Jubilee Year Site, St. John Vianney in Bexleyheath, where we will join with the other parishes of Bexley deanery for our concluding service at 1.00. We will have maps and instructions available. There will be time to stop for refreshments on the way. You may choose to bring a picnic for lunch or try one of restaurants on the Broadway or simply leave after the service. It will be a day to bring before the Lord any special or long-term issues in your life or the lives of your loved ones.

A pilgrimage is essentially a personal activity whereby a physical journey or quest helps us focus on our inner journey or quest. Jubilee 2025 encourages us to undertake one.

 

PETER’S PENCE

Next weekend there is a retiring collection – “Peter’s Pence”. This fund is collected from around the world and enables The Holy Father and the Apostolic See to exercise works of mercy and charity in the world, including victims of wars and natural disasters.

 

SANCTUARY REFLECTION DAYS

Growing into Fruitfulness – 26^th July 2025 11am to 3pm – Chris Chapman helps us reflect on God’s desire that we live fruitfully, finding our joy in expressing who we are and so giving life to others. For more information or booking: email douglasbull@rcaos.org.uk 

 

My Soul Rests – 23^rd August 11 to 3pm – an opportunity to rest and rejuvenate, in order to refresh the spirit and reflect God’s love to all to book: sanctuaryakwaaba@gmail.com or call/ text 07977 978536

 

JOB VACANCY – DIOCESAN EDUCATION SERVICE

We are looking to recruit a person to support our schools and academies- A Trust Relationship Officer. http://www.rcaoseducation.org.uk/trust-relationship-officer-education-service

 

LONDON CATHOLIC SOCIAL GROUP 

… is a group for Catholic adults over 35 to meet for regular social and networking events in friendly and relaxed settings with the aim of making new friends, enjoying new experiences or just to socialise. Regular events include walks, meals, karaoke evenings, outings, galleries and an annual Christmas meal. Contact us on Facebook – ‘London Catholic Social Group’, E: – londonswcatholicsocial@gmail.com or Brendan Baker on WhatsApp 07425549408‘.

 

SUNDAY 15th June 2025,

TRINITY SUNDAY Year C

Readings: Proverbs 8:22-31, Psalm 8, Romans5:1-5, John 16:12-15

 

Sat   14th June     17.30   Confessions

18.00                      Patrick O’Brien RIP (Morris) 

 

Sun     15^th June       TRINITY SUNDAY Year C 

                              08.30                    TG Gillespie Family

                             10.30            John Kilner RIP (Moffat)

 

Mon   16th June    09.15 Richard of    Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                              10.00  Chichester   Gloria & Tony Laws (Connolly) 

 

Tues   17th June    09.15                Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                               10.00                  Deceased Clergy RIP 

 

Wed    18th June    09.15               Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                               10.00                 Marco & Lena (Grainger)

 

 

Fri      20th June    09.15  Alban       Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                              10.00                    Priest’s Intention

 

Sat     21st June    17.30   Confessions

  18.00                    Nenen Fowles (friends) 

 

Sun   22nd June     BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST Year C 

                               08.30                   Priest’s Intention

                               10.30                   Chris Neale (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.

 

FINANCES   

Many thanks for your offertory collection          £965.03                                

Retiring Collections:            Easter Garden:         Friends of the Holy Land    £233.39

                    This Week:                Day for Life

                    Next Week:               Peter’s pence

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,

As we approach the 22^nd June and each year we anticipate here in Bexley a parish celebration for our patron saint. We bend a little to celebrate on the nearest Sunday, if not the day itself. However, this year the run of Sundays is prohibitive. Pentecost, Trinity, Corpus Christi, Ss Peter and Paul. These are all important feast in the Church and not even the great St. John Fisher can get a look in! We will have our parish bbq of course (on the 29^th) but we won’t engage in any liturgy for St. John Fisher. I am sure he’ll understand!

 In passing, let me commend the “Word of Life” to you. The little prayer leaflets in the foyer invite you to take a simple phrase from scripture and allow it to resonate with you over the month. On the leaflet there are a few thoughts but the best ones are your own, inspired as they are in you, personally by God. Word of Life is a Focolare Movement initiative.  

God Bless,                                                Fr Doug 

 

CONGRATULATIONS

… to Ann and Peter Wilkes celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary. Wow!



 

PARISH BBQ 

Sunday 29th June. Please join us for food and entertainment for young and old. £8 adults / £5 Children with the BBQ included in your entry price. Bouncy castle / Face painting / Live singer.

This annual event has been greatly enjoyed over the years but it does take a bit of organising! Team of Volunteers needed – Please add your name to the sign-up sheet as you leave.  Tickets on sale after mass under the porch.



 

JUBILEE YEAR PILGRIMAGES

Deanery Pilgrimage to St. John Vianney           Saturday 5^th July

Our Pilgrimage Opening Service will be here at 10.30. We then make our pilgrimage journey on foot (or by other means) to the designated sacred Jubilee Year Site, St. John Vianney in Bexleyheath, where we will join with the other parishes of Bexley deanery for our concluding service at 1.00. We will have maps and instructions available. There will be time to stop for refreshments on the way. You may choose to bring a picnic for lunch or try one of restaurants on the Broadway or simply leave after the service. It will be a day to bring before the Lord any special or long-term issues in your life or the lives of your loved ones.

A pilgrimage is essentially a personal activity whereby a physical journey or quest helps us focus on our inner journey or quest. Jubilee 2025 encourages us to undertake one.

 

SANCTUARY REFLECTION DAYS

Filled with the Spirit – 14th June 11am to 3pm – offers an invitation this Pentecost, to cooperate with the Spirit in reflecting on the need for HOPE in our time.

For more information or booking: email sanctuaryakwaaba@gmail.com or call/ text 07977 978536

 

JOB VACANCY – DIOCESAN EDUCATION SERVICE:  We are looking to recruit a person to support our schools and academies- A Trust Relationship Officer. http://www.rcaoseducation.org.uk/trust-relationship-officer-education-service

 

TICKET REFUNDS: There are a few people who have yet to receive refunds for tickets to our postponed Disco night.

Please contact Fr Doug, who is now holding these monies.

 

LONDON CATHOLIC SOCIAL GROUP … is a group for Catholic adults over 35 to meet for regular social and networking events in friendly and relaxed settings with the aim of making new friends, enjoying new experiences or just to socialise. Regular events include walks, meals, karaoke evenings, outings, galleries and an annual Christmas meal. Contact us on Facebook – ‘London Catholic Social Group’, E: – londonswcatholicsocial@gmail.com or Brendan Baker on WhatsApp 07425549408‘.

 

SUNDAY 8th June 2025

PENTECOST Year C

Readings: Acts 2:1-11, Psalm 103, 1Corinthians 12:3-13, John 20:19-23

 

Sat   7th June      17.30    Confessions

                            18.00                    Holy Souls (Jeyaseelan) 

 

Sun  8^th June    PENTECOST SUNDAY Year C 

                            08.30          For the Parish

                            10.30          Anthony Moffat RIP (Moffat)

The Church returns to “Ordinary Time”

 

Mon  9th June     09.15   Mary, Mother  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                            10.00   of the Church For the Parish 

 

Tues 10th June    09.15                     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00                         Anton Jeyaseelan RIP (Foundation)

 

Wed  11th June.   09.15   Barnabus      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00                                     John & Eileen Stanton (Hughes)

 

Fri    13th June.    09.15   Anthony of Padua     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00                       Dr Alaa al-Najjar & her 9 children RIP (Kilcullen)

 

Sat   14th June     17.30    Confessions

                             18.00                                  Patrick O’Brien RIP (Morris) 

 

Sun  15^th June  TRINITY SUNDAY Year C 

                            08.30                                     TG Gillespie Family

                            10.30                                     John Kilner RIP (Moffat)

                   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.

 

FINANCES       

Many thanks for your offertory collection                                                 £   880.59                   Retiring Collections:  Last week:         Padre Pio Rehabilitation Centre  £2,656.00

                                               Next Week:       Day for Life

Bank Payments to RCAS Bexley, Sort code 51 70 14, Account 01831763

Card Payment: Machine located in the foyer. Very easy to use!

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 offer congratulations to Albie, Benjamin, Caimh, Emily and Rafferty, who will receive Holy Communion for the first time at mass this Sunday. Welcome to your guests who have come to church to celebrate this special day with you. Congratulations too to your parents who have prepared you for this development in your friendships with Jesus and thanks to our parish catechists who have supported and assisted them. 

God Bless,                                Fr Doug

 

PADRE PIO REHABILITATION CENTRE or “AHOTOKUROM” in Ghana 

A huge thank you from Friends of Ahoto for your amazing generosity last week. Your contributions led to a total of £1328, and a charitable foundation matched this amount so that the grand total was £2656. Incredible! This will greatly assist the work at the Padre Pio Rehabilitation Centre in Ghana – providing care, education, and support to people who have leprosy or other disabilities. This donation will help create more good news stories such as those we shared about Evans and Muhammad. If anyone would like to find out more about how you can get involved, please feel free to reach out via Fr Doug. Also, take a look at the parish mission board in the hall.

Thank you all for serving as an answer to our prayers.       Sebastien and Trudy

 

PARISH AGM

Thanks to everyone who came along last week. It was greatly affirming to those in leadership roles in the parish and hopefully very interesting to take in the breadth of the parish mission.




PARISH BBQ 

Sunday 29th June. Please join us for food and entertainment for young and old. £8 adults / £5 Children with the BBQ included in your entry price. Bouncy castle / Face painting / Live singer.

This annual event has been greatly enjoyed over the years but it does take a bit of organising! Team of Volunteers needed – Please add your name to the sign-up sheet as you leave.’



 

JUBILEE YEAR PILGRIMAGES

Deanery Pilgrimage to St. John Vianney        Saturday 5^th July

Our Pilgrimage Opening Service will be here at 10.30. We then make our pilgrimage journey on foot (or by other means) to the designated sacred Jubilee Year Site, St. John Vianney in Bexleyheath, where we will join with the other parishes of Bexley deanery/borough for our concluding service at 1.00. We will have maps and instructions available for everyone. There will be time to stop for refreshments on the way. You may choose to bring a picnic for lunch or try one of the many restaurants on the Broadway or simply leave after the service. It will be a day to bring before the Lord any special or long-term issues in your life or the lives of your loved ones.

 

A pilgrimage is essentially a personal activity whereby a physical journey or quest helps us focus on our inner journey or quest. Jubilee 2025 encourages us to undertake one.

 

SANCTUARY REFLECTION DAYS

Filled with the Spirit – 14th June 11am to 3pm – offers an invitation this Pentecost, to cooperate with the Spirit in reflecting on the need for HOPE in our time.

For more information or booking: email sanctuaryakwaaba@gmail.com or call/ text 07977 978536

 

JOB VACANCY – DIOCESAN EDUCATION SERVICE

We are looking to recruit a person to support our schools and academies- A Trust Relationship Officer. http://www.rcaoseducation.org.uk/trust-relationship-officer-education-service

 

TICKET REFUNDS

There are a few people who have yet to receive refunds for tickets to our postponed Disco night.

Please contact Fr Doug, who is now holding these monies.