Author: Nuntius

First Sunday of Lent

Jesus is Lord

Today we praise God for the marvellous things he did for our fathers, for his mighty hand and outstretched arms. What he did for them he still does for us, in Jesus the Lord who conquered sin and death.

1st Reading: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 2nd Reading: Romans 10:8-13

Gospel Luke 4:1-13

MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK 9 – 17 Mar 2019
Please note the new time for weekday mass will be 10am

Sat 9 Mar 10am Eucharistic Service
6pm Intentions of Doreen Harrington (Eileen Sheehan & Family)

Sun 10 Mar 8.30am Teresa Fan RIP (Kate Kennedy)
10.30am John Hughes RIP (Carole & Family)

Mon 11 Mar 9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10am Mary Connolly RIP (Connolly/Eida Family)

Tues 12 Mar 7pm Eucharistic Service
Followed by Exposition and Our Lady & St Pio’s Prayer Group

Wed 13 Mar 10am Dan & Julia Harrington RIP
+ Patrick & Mary Sheehan RIP (Eileen Sheehan & Family)

Thu 14 Mar 9am Eucharistic Service

Fri 15 Mar 9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10am John Dunne RIP (John & Eileen Stanton)
7pm Stations of the Cross

Sat 16 Mar 10am Eucharistic Service
6pm John Gerard Lowney (Eileen Sheehan)

Sun 17 Mar 8.30am Intentions of Ed & Sheila Jones (OLPG)
10.30am Rex Wheatley RIP (Eileen & Family)

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

Prayers for the Sick: Christine White, Kevin Harper, 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, Ray Smith, Tommy Otte, Sr Angela, Marion Hams, Leigh Richards, Mary Hamilton, Paddy Medhurst, Peter Hogg, Christine Brown.

Anniversaries: Bobby Marshall, Bill & Edie Squirrell, Victor Weeks, Irena Trembaluk, Rita Donnelly, John Hughes.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION – 3 March 2019
First Collection –    Gift Aid:  £539.00.  Loose:   £259.24.   Total:£798.24
Second Collection (poor parishes)Gift Aid: £133.74. Loose: £167.29 TOTAL:£301.03
This week’s retiring collection – Bexley Deanery Developing World Group
Next week’s retiring collection – CAFOD Fast Day (Lent)

ROTAS:  (week commencing Mon 11/3)
Readers: Sat 6.00pm Kathy Fogarty Sun 8.30 Ann Wilkes Sun 10.30 Ryan Bernarte 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 Mary H Sun 8.30am Bridie 10.30am Kathy Mary H Peter H Eileen W Dorothy Washing of Purificators: Patricia
RIP Sadly, Ed Jones passed away on Tuesday. Please remember Sheila and family in your prayers. Details of the funeral will follow in next week’s newsletter.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Readers for Stations of the Cross throughout Lent Friday evenings at 7pm. Also Apostles for Maundy Thursday Mass and Eucharistic Ministers over Easter weekend. Please sign up if you can. Lists available in the Sacristy.

CAFOD In preparation for the Family Fast Day on Friday 15 March, our Parish CAFOD representative will be talking at Masses this Sunday about the work of CAFOD and how our generosity benefits poorer communities. There will be more information about the Fast Day itself and Fast Day envelopes will be handed out for next Sunday’s collection.

A FIVE WEEK LENT COURSE following Churches Together in Britain and Ireland’s Mystery of God which seeks to rediscover what it is that draws us so deeply in our search for God and His salvation. Led by Bexley clergy each Tuesday morning from 12 March, 10 for 10.30am, Baldwyns Park Baptist Church, Dartford Road and every Thursday evening from 14 March, 7 for 7.30pm at URC Bexley, Hurst Road. Come for one session or all five. Course booklet downloadable free from ctbi.org.uk/lent at each session, or from Kathy Fogarty.

GOOD FRIDAY STATIONS OF THE CROSS, 12 Noon – follow in the footsteps of and pray with Christ. Hosted by St James, Blendon, Bladindon Drive DA5 3BP.

EASTER SUNDAY, DAWN SERVICE St James North Cray, 3 Holt Close, North Cray Road, DA14 5EQ

QUIZ NIGHT Saturday 6th April 2019 – St John Fisher. Doors open 7pm, quiz starts at 8pm prompt. Licensed Bar, Speed Raffle. (tickets on sale after Mass at weekends). Please book early. £6 per ticket (6 players per table). Bring your own snacks. Cliff Thomas 07769 668644.

FILM EVENING: Wednesday 13 March Part 1 of an entertaining movie (with sub-titles) on St Philip Neri, the famous “Third Apostle of Rome” and leader of youth in the 16th century. One of the most popular saints of all time, St Philip sought out the abandoned, poor youth of Rome to catechize them in the faith, as well as founding the religious congregation, the Oratory.  Part 2 will be shown on Wednesday March 20th.   On Wed 27th March movie about pilgrims walking The Camino de Compostela. For all events all welcome, admission free, bar open, charity stall, 7pm for 7.30pm start.

EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C)

First Reading: Ecclesiasticus 27:4-7. Second Reading: St Paul to the Corinthians 15:54-58.   Gospel: Luke: 6:39-45

Today’s Theme: PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday 2 March 10.00 am Jimmy O’Brien RIP (John & Eileen Stanton)
                       6.00 pm Intentions of Hazel Straughn (Oonagh Wood)

Sunday 3 March 8.30 am Parishioners
                       10.30 am Hazel Mary Birch RIP (Geoff)

Monday 4 March 9.30 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                       10.00 am Maria Nucera RIP (Graziella & Family)

Tuesday 5 March 11.00am Funeral Mass for Teresa Fan
No evening Mass or Prayer Group

Wednesday 6 March 9.00am Jim, Dannie, Thomas & John Harrington (Eileen)
Ash Wednesday 7.00pm Intentions of Anne Harris

Thursday 7 March 9.00 am Eucharistic Service

Friday 8 March 9.30 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                       10.00 am Julia Mansell RIP (Ann Harris)

Saturday 9 March 10.00 am Eucharistic Service
                       6.00 pm Intentions of Doreen Harrington (Eileen Sheehan+Fam)

Sunday 10 March 8.30 am Teresa Fan RIP (Kate Kennedy)
                       10.30 am John Hughes RIP (Carole & Family)

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

ANNIVERSARIES: Jessie Sawyer, Richard Fitzgerald, Catherine Hinton, Laura Vaz, William Poole, John Ryder, David Pelling, Mae Donnelly.

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, Ray Smith, Tommy Otte, Christine Hand, Sr Angela, Marion Hams, Leigh Richards, Mary Hamilton, Paddy Medhurst, Peter Hogg, Christine Brown.

ROTAS: Readers: Saturday 6pm David Latimer. Sunday 8.30am Peter Wilkes. 10.30am John Rayer. Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6pm: Ann Harris. Sunday 8.30am: Marlene. 10.30am: Volunteer, Margaret, Volunteer, Kate U, Paul (Host). Collector 8.30am Mass: Mrs M Weekes. Front of Church: Giovanna Aletta. Typing Newsletter: Ruth Powers. Photocopying Newsletter: Emma Fox. Washing of Purificators: Barbara. Flower Arranging: Sue.

OFFERTORY 24/02/2019: Gift Aid £370.34, Loose £232.84, Total £603.18.
New Year’s Eve Family Disco raised £67.00
This week’s second collection is for poor parishes.
Next Week’s retiring collection is for Bexley Deanery Developing World.

FILM EVENING – WEDNESDAY 13TH MARCH:Part 1 of a two part movie (with sub-titles) on St Philip Neri, the “third Apostle of Rome”. One of the most popular saints of all time, St Philip sought out the poor youths of Rome to catechize them in the faith, as well as founding the religious congregation, the Oratory. Second part (including a recap) on Wed 20th March – watch either or both parts. Wed 27th March: Movie on The Camino de Compostela. For all events, bar open, charity stall. All welcome. Admission free, 7pm for 7.30 pm start.

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 23-30 AUGUST 2019: If you are interested in coming on the Catholic Association Pilgrimage as an Assisted Pilgrim (requiring assistance) with mobility or care (including medical), or even volunteering as a helper, please see: Tim Bowman or http://www.catholicassociation.co.uk/assisted-pilgrims. Financial assistance available. Deadline for applications is 30th June 2019.

HOW ARE YOU PREPARING FOR LENT & EASTER? Churches Together in Old Bexley warmly welcome you to all or one of our events: A Creative and Reflective Quiet Morning to Prepare of Lent, St Barnabas, 6 Tile Kiln Lane, Joydens Wood, DA5 2BB. Saturday 2nd March, 9.30-12.30, to book a place, judyfrench65@gmail.com (poster in porch.) A five week Lent Course following Churches Together in Britain and Ireland’s Mystery of God which seeks to rediscover what it is that draws us so deeply in our search for God and His salvation. Led by Bexley clergy each Tuesday morning from 12 March, 10 for 10.30am, Baldwyns Park Baptist Church, Dartford Road, DA5 2AY and every Thursday evening from 14 March, 7 for 7.30pmm URC Bexley, Hurst Road, DA5 3JN. Come for one session or all five. Course booklet downloadable free from ctbi.org.uk/lent, at each session or from Kathy Fogarty. Good Friday Stations of the Cross, 12 noon – follow in the footsteps of and pray with Christ. Hosted by St James Blendon, Bladindon Drive, DA5 3BP. Easter Sunday, Dawn Service, St James, North Cray, 3 Holt Close, North Cray Road, DA14 5EQ

QUIZ NIGHT: Saturday 6th April 2019. St John Fisher Parish Hall. Doors open 7pm. Quiz starts at 8pm prompt. Licensed bar. Speed raffle. Tickets on sale after each Mass at weekends. Please book early (Cliff Thomas 07769 668 644) only £6 per ticket (6 players per table.) Bring your own snacks

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (C)

First Reading: 1 Samuel 26: 2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23, Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15: 45-49,  Gospel: Luke 6: 27-38

CLICK ABOVE TO HEAR Fr DOUG’S SERMON

Today’s Theme: The Love of Our Father

God’s love is so overwhelming, he knows us totally, however hateful, sinful and unworthy we are. There is no way to express this love in our own lives except by modelling ourselves on Christ, the heavenly man, and loving our enemies as he loves them. It is then that we are most like our Father in heaven.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Please note the new time for weekday mass is 10am

Saturday 23^rd February    10.00 am        Patrick Wilkes RIP (Peter and Ann)
                                       6.00 pm        Pearse Kilcullen RIP (Kilkullens)

Sunday 24^th February        8.30 am        Gillian Gambon RIP (Kate Kennedy)

 10.30 am Natividad Roma Iligan RIP (Nenen, Ron and Family)

Monday 25^th February      9.30 am       Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 am     Mervyn Quinlan RIP (Bridie Haylett)

Tuesday 26^th February      7.00 pm       Intentions of Dorothy Speed (The Choir)

                                                 Exposition and Our Lady’s and St Pio’s Prayer Group

Wed 27^th February            9.30 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                                       10.00 am      Geoff and Kate Hinton RIP (Eileen Wheatley & Family)

Thursday 28^th February    9.00 am        Eucharistic Service

Friday 1^st March               9.30 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 am      Terry Frogley RIP (Margaret and Family)

Saturday 2^nd March          10.00 am      Jimmy O’Brien RIP (John and Eileen Stanton)

                                       6.00 pm        Intentions of Hazel Straughn (Oonagh Wood)

Sunday 3^rd March    8.30 am Parishioners

                                      10.30 am        Hazel Mary Birch RIP (Geoff)

 

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

ANNIVERSARIES: Ginger Smerdon, Teresa Mary Watts, Alice Stanton, Terry Pooley, Joan Gilby, Monsignor Patrick Keaveny, Olive Burns, Margie Watt, Geoff Bignall.

FEAST DAYS: Monday, St Ethelbert, King. Wednesday, St Anne Line, Blessed Mark Barkworth and Blessed Roger Filcock, martyrs. Friday, St David, Bishop, Patron of Wales.

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, Ray Smith, Tommy Otte, Sr Angela, Marion Hams, Leigh Richards, Mary Hamilton, Paddy Medhurst, Peter Hogg and Christine Brown.

OFFERTORY: Gift Aid £411.99, Loose £230.48, Total £642.47. Second Collection for Racial Justice, Gift Aid £20.10, Loose £169.35, Total £189.45.  Next week’s Second Collection is for Poor Parishes.

ROTAS: Readers: Saturday 6pm Peter Harris. Sunday 8.30am Doune Robinson; 10.30am Joseph Ebare. Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6pm Kathy. Sunday 8.30am Peter W. 10.30am Carole, Marlene, Patricia, Dorothy, Paul (Host). Collector 8.30am Mass: Mrs M Lee. Front of Church: John Stanton.  Typing Newsletter: Graziella Highland. Photocopying Newsletter: Calen Delpaul. Washing of Purificators: Alvira. Flower Arranging: Sue and Graziella.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER, 10.30am Friday 1st March at St Mary’s Church, High Street, Bexley. The World Day of Prayer is an international inter-church organisation which enables us to hear the thoughts of women from all parts of the world. This year the service is prepared by the women of Slovenia. All the Bexley churches are taking part. Please join us if you can.

BEXLEY DEANERY DEVELOPING WORLD GROUP: Thank you for your kind donation of £134.72 on Sunday 10th February. Your generosity has enabled us to complete five projects. These range from assisting a parish priest with eight very poor communities, to helping to buy sewing machines for students to learn how to sew. If you require any further information please contact our Parish Representative, Maria Ward, on 01322 555553 or 0780 2623571.

PARISH ANNUAL MEETING will be held after the 10.30 Mass at about 12.30 on Sunday 3rd March. Please make every effort to come and hear about the past year and what the future can hold for the parish. All are welcome … and the bar will be open!!

TERESA FAN RIP, FUNERAL MASS Tuesday 5th March 2019: 11.00am Funeral Mass followed by burial at Kemnal Park Cemetery. Party Reception at the Boathouse, Danson Park. For catering purposes please contact Frederick, Adelina and family. Email: fredfan888@gmail.com or text on 07879 883888

THE PASSION NARRATIVES with Denis McBride: Saturday 9th March, 10.30am-3.00pm in the Parish Hall, St Stephen’s Church, Welling. This is a wonderful opportunity to prepare for Lent. Please bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided.

CHRISTINE HAND RIP: Sadly we have heard that Christine died on Thursday 21st February. Please remember her and her family in your prayers. Funeral details to follow

GARDENER: RHS qualified, fully insured. Phone Andy on 07535 884852.

FILM EVENINGS: Wednesday 13th March, Part 1 of a movie on St Philip Neri (Part 2 on Wednesday 20th March). Wednesday 27th March, movie on The Camino de Compostela. For all events bar open, charity stall, admission free, all welcome. 7pm for 7.30pm starts.