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BAPTISM OF THE LORD

The Father anointed his beloved son, Jesus, with the Holy Spirit and with power, to bring healing and peace to all the nations.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK 12-20 JANUARY 2019
Please note the new time for weekday mass is 10am

Sat 12 Jan     10am Eucharistic Service
                       6pm Kit & Hugh O’Reilly RIP (Eileen Sheehan & Family)

Sun 13 Jan     8.30am Intentions of Peggie Dunne (Bridie Haylett)
                       10.30am Intentions of Tess Truman (Choir)

Mon 14 Jan     9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                       10am Tom Latimer RIP (Patsy & David)

Tues 15 Jan    7pm Eucharistic Service
                       7.30-8.30pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament + Our Lady & St Pio’s PG

Wed 16 Jan     9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                       10am Bridie, Michael, Brendan & James Houlihan RIP
                                              (Eileen Sheehan & Fam.)

Thu 17 Jan     9am Eucharistic Service

Fri 18 Jan     9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                       10am Intentions of Josephine & Michael McGowan (P&PB)

Sat 19 Jan     10am Holy Souls
                       6pm Mae & Tim & Jeremiah Moynihan RIP (Eileen Sheehan & Fam.)

Sun 20 Jan     8.30am Parishioners
                       10.30am Intentions of Maureen Fitzpatrick (Choir)

Reconciliation Times: Sat 10.30am (following Mass) and Sat 5.30pm (before Mass)

Prayers for the Sick: Christine White, Kevin Harper, Ed Jones, John Bird, Gail Noel, Chris Neal, Tony Speed, Geoffrey Hildebrand, John Underwood, Mary Stubbs, John Harrington, Norma Brooker, Nina Szredski, Eileen Weald, Maureen Fitzpatrick, Eric & Iris May, Gracie Maddox, Anne Hastings, Tom Barrett, Timmy Lenihan, John Clarey, Tess Truman, Anne Comiskey, Irene Gannaway, David Collison, George Waller, Peter Dent, Ray Smith, Teresa Fan, Tommy Otte, Christine Hand, Fr John Diver, Sr Angela, Marion Hams, Leigh Richards, Mary Hamilton, Paddy Medhurst.

Anniversaries: Erwin Janota, Carol Brooker, Jim Smerdon, Avril D’Silva, Mary Clancy, Anne Ryder, Anthony Gray, Charlotte Seekings, Ida Leitao.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION – 6 January 2019
Gift Aid: £348.20 ; Loose: £202.40 ; Total: £550.60

ROTAS (week commencing Mon 13/1)
Readers: Sat 6.00pm Kathy Fogarty; Sun 8.30 Bridie Haylett; Sun 10.30 John Rayer.   Copying of Newsletter: John Stanton.   Newsletter Typist: Venus Bernarte.   Collection for 8.30am Mass: Mrs T Li/Ray.   Parishioner Attending To Front of Church on Saturdays: Ken Crump.   Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6 pm Ann Harris; Sun 8.30am Ann Hyde; 10.30am Volunteer, Eileen W, Volunteer, Dorothy, Paul.   Washing of Purificators: Kathy. Flower Arranging: Sue and Mary K.

ST LAWRENCE CHARITABLE FUND 30TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT on Saturday 26 January at 2.30pm performed by Bird College. A concert for 2 hours in the church performing music from shows and films. Refreshments in the hall. Tickets available at £5 on email info@slcf.co.uk or call Joan on 07976 258251 or Arthur on 07754 782296 or Bridget at St Lawrence’s Parish Office 020 8300 2480.

NEW READERS’ ROTA is now available in the Sacristy – if anyone would like to volunteer as a new reader – the more the merrier! – please contact Kathy Fogarty on 07963 454480 or k.fogarty@ntlworld.com.

THE OCTAVE FOR THE WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY is traditionally observed from the 18th to 25th January – our nine Churches Together in Old Bexley will be heeding Jesus’ prayer “that they all may be one” with a Unity Service hosted by Baldwyn’s Park Baptist Church, Dartford Road, DA5 2Y at 3pm on Sunday 27th January. Please do join us – we have more in common than separates us and everyone is warmly welcome. Kathy Fogarty, Parish Unity Contact.

FILM EVENING: Wednesday 23rd January 2019. (Christian Unity Octave): inspirational movie on St Thomas Becket. Recently appointed, Thomas the new Archbiship of Canterbury, takes his duties seriously and his devotion to God soon brings him into direct conflict with the State and his lifelong friend King Henry II, leading to his assassination and martyrdom. Bar open, charity stall, all welcome, admission free, 7pm or 7.30pm start.

CAR PARK Please renew your car park permits for 2019. Application forms and guidance notes are in the porch. Enclose a payment of £10 and submit to the parish office.

FANCY A HOLIDAY IN ITALY? Join the Parish in Assisi for a week’s half board accommodation with excursions each day. By doing so you’ll be following in the footsteps of St Francis and St Clare. Costs include flights and an Italian speaking guide throughout. Come with us 15-21 October. There are a few spaces left. Please contact Carol Anderson by Friday 18th January on 07913 698012.

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD (C)

Today’s Theme: The Revelation of Christ to the World

We join all the people of the world in worshipping the infant King of the Jews.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Please note the new time for weekday masses is 10:00am
Saturday 5 January    10.00 am Eucharistic Service
                                      6.00 pm John Whiteside RIP (Whiteside Family)

Sunday 6 January    8.30 am Parishioners
Epiphany                10.30 am Deceased Members of Henry Family (Mary & Jim)

Monday 7 January    9.30 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                                   10.00 am Frank & Josie Keeley RIP (John & Eileen Stanton)

Tuesday 8 January    7.00 pm Eucharistic Service
                              7.30-8.30 pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                               and Our Lady’s and St Pio’s Prayer Group

Wednesday 9 January    9.30 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                                         10.00 am Elizabeth & Mick Minihan RIP
                                             (Eileen Sheehan & Family.)

Thursday 10 January    9.00 am Eucharistic Service

Friday 11 January    9.30 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                                   10.00 am John & Alice Stanton RIP (John & Eileen)

Saturday 12 January    10.00 am Eucharistic Service
                                      6.00 pm Kit & Hugh O’Reilly RIP (Eileen Sheehan & Family)

Sunday 13 October     8.30 am Intentions of Peggie Dunne (Bridie Haylett)
Baptism of the Lord 10.30 am Intentions of Tess Truman

Reconciliation Times: Saturday 10.30am (following Mass) and Saturday 5.30pm (before Mass)

ANNIVERSARIES: Kathleen Russell, Pat D’Silva, Maria Nucera, Barry Haddock, Mary Rose Romeril.

FEAST DAYS: Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord. Monday: St Raymond of Penyafort. Saturday: St Aelred of Rievaulx

PRAY FOR THE SICK: Christine White, Kevin Harper, Ed Jones, John Bird, Gail Noel, Chris Neal, Tony Speed, Geoffrey Hildebrand, John Underwood, Mary Stubbs, John Harrington, Norma Brooker, Nina Szredski, Eileen Weald, Maureen Fitzpatrick, Eric and Iris May, Gracie Maddox, Anne Hastings, Tom Barrett, Timmy Lenihan, John Clarey, Tess Truman, Anne Comiskey, Irene Gannaway, David Collison, George Waller, Peter Dent, Ray Smith, Teresa Fan, Tommy Otte, Christine Hand and Fr John Diver, Sr Angela, Marion Hams, Leigh Richards.

OFFERTORY: Gift Aid £362.00, Loose £207.20, Total £569.20. Christmas Offering: Gift Aid £205.00, Loose £5.00, Total £210.00. Next Week’s second collection is for Spiritan’s Appeal.

ROTAS: Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6pm: Peter H. Sunday 8.30am: Bridie. 10.30am: Carole, Mary H, Patricia, Paul, Molly (Host). Readers: Saturday 6pm: David L; Sunday 8.30: Larissa, 10.30: Joseph E. Collector 8.30am Mass: Mrs M Weekes. Front of Church: Giovanna Aletta. Typing Newsletter: Venus Bernarte. Photocopying Newsletter: Emma Fox. Washing of Purificators: Norma. Flower Arranging: Mary J and Lynn.

ANNUAL MISSION APPEAL 2019: At St John Fisher 12/13 January. The Rt Rev Peter Smith has invited the Spiritans (Holy Ghost Fathers) to make their annual Mission Appeal in the Diocese of Southwark during the year 2019. These appeals are encouraged by the Bishops Conference as a means to inform parishioners of the churches wider mission. It also gives our priests an opportunity to share their life experiences and offer their ministry

GOA ORPHANAGE: Eileen & John Hollis are returning to Goa on the 26th January. We will be visiting the orphanage where the children are HIV. We have had amazing support from the parish family over the last 12 years. This gives medication, food, clothes and schooling and helped to finance the new building for the older boys. Last year 2 boys moved onto college. Please help if you can – (0208 303 4136, after 10.30 am Mass on Sunday. Thank you.

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS: Please note that we have a new email address with immediate effect: bexley@rcaos.org.uk.

CAR PARK: Please renew your car park permits for next year or apply for one.

OUR LADY’S FILM EVENING: Wednesday 23rd January: Movie on St Thomas Becket. Recently appointed, the Archbishop of Canterbury takes his duties seriously and his devotion to God brings him into conflict with the State and his lifelong friend King Henry II, leading to his assassination and martyrdom. Bar open, charity stall, subtitles, AIC/SVP follow-up meetings. All welcome, admission free, 7pm for 7.30 pm starts.

HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH

We celebrate that Holy Family of Nazareth which is the model for all who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.

Click below to hear Fr Doug’s Sermon

MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK 29 December 2018 – 6 January 2019
Please note the new time for weekday masses is 10:00am

Saturday 29 Dec     10:00am  Foundation Mass for Jamie Cowdell
                                   6:00pm  Mike Campbell RIP (Oonagh Wood)

Sunday 30 Dec      8:30am  Intentions of Teresa Fan (Diane Melaugh)
                                   10:30am  Louise Moore (Mrs Anthony)

Monday 31 Dec      9:30am  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                                   10:00am Alison Johnson RIP (Bridie Haylett)

Tuesday 1 Jan.        New Year’s Day No morning Mass
                                   No evening Mass

Wednesday 2 Jan     9:30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                                   10:00am. Dan & Julia Harrington + Patrick & Mary Sheehan RIP
                                   (Eileen & Family)

Thursday 3 Jan     9:00am No Eucharistic Service

Friday 4 Jan     9:30am  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                             10:00am Margaret Kyne & Family (Bridie Haylett)

Saturday 5 Jan     10:00am Eucharistic Service
                             6:00pm  John Whiteside RIP (Whiteside Family)

Sunday 6 Jan     8:30am  Intentions of Teresa Fan (Diane Melaugh)
Epiphany.        10:30am. Deceased Members of The Henry Family (Mary & Jim)

Reconciliation Times: Sat 10.30am (following Mass) and Sat 5.30pm (before Mass).

Prayers for the Sick: Christine White, Kevin Harper, Ed Jones, John Bird, Gail Noel, Chris Neal, Tony Speed, Geoffrey Hildebrand, John Underwood, Mary Stubbs, John Harrington, Norma Brooker, Nina Szredski, Eileen Weald, Maureen Fitzpatrick, Eric & Iris May, Gracie Maddox, Anne Hastings, Tom Barrett, Timmy Lenihan, John Clarey, Tess Truman, Anne Comiskey, Irene Gannaway, David Collison, George Waller, Peter Dent, Ray Smith, Teresa Fan, Tommy Otte, Christine Hand, Fr John Diver, Sr Angela, Marion Hams, David Rogers, Leigh Richards

Anniversaries: Amanda Johnson, Joseph Kinley, Bemvinda Fernandes, Dick Fitzpatrick, Jamie Cowdell, Gerry Clark, Marilyn Mullins, Vernon Bunce, Elizabeth Izegbuwa Iroku
Feast Days: Sun: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Tue: Mary, The Holy Mother of God Wed: St Basil the Great & St Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops Thurs: The Most Holy Name of Jesus

ROTAS: (5 – 6 Jan) Readers: Saturday 6:00pm Peter Harris;  Sunday 8:30am Ann Wilkes;  10:30am Tony Frake.   Copying of Newsletter: Calen Delpaul.   Newsletter Typist: Graziella Highland.   Collection for 8:30am Mass: Mrs M Lee.   Parishioner Attending to Front of Church on Saturdays: John Stanton. Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6:00pm Kathy; Sun 8:30am Marlene ;Sun 10:30am Volunteer, Margaret, Peter H, Molly, Rob.   Washing of Purificators: Patricia.   Flower Arranging: Doune & Theresa.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION:
Sunday 23rd December 2018. Gift Aid: £388.28; Loose: £201.15; TOTAL: £589.43
Christmas Offertory 25th, December. Gift Aid: £1489.90; Loose: £1114.94; TOTAL: £2604.84

Church Flowers: Thank you for all your kind comments about the decorations in the church at Christmas, largely due to several generous donations from parishioners. Thanks also to everyone who has contributed towards the costs of flowers over the past year using the box in the wall on the right hand side as you leave the church. The winter months are always the most expensive for fresh flowers and your continued support is much appreciated. Sue Murphy

NEW YEARS EVE FAMILY DISCO 8pm to 1am: Bring your own nibbles. Bar open. Tickets £12 adult, £1 child. Contact Noel McCarthy on 07813 890556 / 020 8301 2479.

CAR PARK: Please renew your car park permits for next year or apply for one.

MEETING PLACE: Will be closed over Christmas and New Year – re-opens on 9 January 2019.

MOVIE EVENING: Wednesday 23rd January 2019. Movie on St Thomas Becket. 7pm for 7.30pm start.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2019: Application forms are available for the First Holy Communion Programme 2019. Children eligible must be in Year 3 or above and should attend Mass regularly at St John Fisher, Bexley. Application forms are at the back of the church (porch) or please see Angela Underwood. If you are a new parishioner and/or do not attend Mass, please speak to Father Doug. Completed forms must be returned no later than 23rd December 2018. The programme will commence on Sunday 13th January 2019. Full details of all relevant dates will follow soon. Finally, we really need new volunteers to help run the programme. If you are interested in helping our children prepare for this special sacrament, please speak to Angela Underwood.

HIRE OF HALL: I have decided, after many years, to step down from dealing with the hire of our hall. I hope a parishioner can step forward to take over. I will of course be happy to help during the transition period.
Thank you. Kay.