Author: Nuntius

29th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR – WORLD MISSION DAY

Christ the Suffering Servant of God

Today we celebrate the Christ who gives meaning to all human suffering
By taking on himself the role of a servant and redeeming us by his sufferings, he has turned all our human values upside down. It is the weak who have become strong.

          Click above for Fr Doug’s Sermon on World Mission Sunday

MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK 20 – 28 OCT 2018
Please note the new time for weekday mass will be 10am

Sat 20 Oct    10am Private Intention (unknown donor)
                       6pm Bernadette Willoughby RIP (Oonagh Wood)

Sun 21 Oct    8.30am Parishioners
                       10.30am Liam Gray RIP (Danny & Kay Lyons)

Mon 22 Oct    10am Mavis Griffin RIP (Bridie Haylett)

Tues 23 Oct    7pm Wellbeing of baby Max & Mum Kerry Murphy (Percy & Pat Burke)
     Adoration and Our Lady & St Pio’s Prayer Group

Wed 24 Oct    10am Ben van Leeuwen: Birthday (Tim Bowman)

Thu 25 Oct    9am Eucharistic Service

Fri 26 Oct    10am Sister John Bowman RIP (Tim)
                        7pm Induction Mass for Fr Doug

Sat 27 Oct    10am Holy Souls
                        6pm Jack Burton-Bowen RIP (Oonagh Wood)

Sun 28 Oct    8.30am Parishioners
                       10.30am Lance Grainger RIP: 3rd Anniversary (Madeline & Family)

Reconciliation Times: Sat 10.30am-11.30am and Sat 7pm-8pm (following Masses)

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.

Anniversaries: Stan Spicer, Ivor John Burton-Bowen, Clive D’Silva, Nicholas Nencini.

Feast Days: Sunday: Saints Ursula and Companions, Martyrs. Monday: St John Paul II, Pope. Tues: St John of Capistrano, Priest. Wed St Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop. Thursday: The Forty Martyrs canonised 1970. Fri: Ss Chad and Cedd, Bishops. Saturday: Our Lady

OFFERTORY COLLECTION – 14 October 2018
First Collection: Gift Aid £452.60, Loose £150.61, Total £603.21
Second Collection (Bexley Deanery) £129.74

ROTAS (week commencing Mon 22/9)
Readers: Sat 6.00pm Kathy Fogarty Sun 8.30 Ann Wilkes Sun 10.30 Marlene Burt.   Copying of Newsletter John Stanton.   Newsletter Typist: Venus Bernarte.   Collection for 8.30am Mass: Mrs M Lee Parishioner.    Attending To Front of Church on Saturdays: Ken Crump.   Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6 pm Ivan Sun 8.30am Bridie 10.30am Kathy, Eileen, Peter H, Paul, Rob.   Washing of Purificators: Kathy.   Flower Arranging: Theresa and Lynn.

INDUCTION MASS FOR FR DOUG
The Induction Mass for Fr Doug will take place on Friday 26th October at 7pm. There will be a reception in the hall afterwards. If any parishioners are able to bring a plate of food this would be very much appreciated. All are welcome.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Please collect your new rota from the Sacristy – many thanks. Kathy and Patricia.

CAFOD HARVEST CAKE SALE Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Harvest Cake Sale on Sunday 7th October. Together we raised a magnificent £145.18 for CAFOD. This is our highest total so thank you for your generosity. This money will help CAFOD to continue to provide vital emergency relief and development work in the world’s poorest communities

OUR LADY’S FILM EVENING – Wed 24th Oct: Part 1 of a 2-part movie on just-canonized St Pope Paul VI, leader in the Church as a priest, Bishop, Cardinal and Pope through one of the most difficult periods in Church’s history – from the Fascist regime and World War II to the terrorist attacks of the 1960s and 1970s. Second part (including a recap) on Wed 7th Nov – watch either or both parts. Bar open, charity stall, sub-titles, AIC/SVP follow-up meetings. All welcome, admission free, 7pm for 7.30 pm start.

Parish Website A new page has been added to our website for Fr Doug’s weekly sermon. Just click on “Fr Doug” on the menu at the top of the page.

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (B)

Today’s Theme: Christ, Our Wealth
Even though we had nothing in this world that we could call our own, in having Christ, the wisdom of God, we possess all things; we are rich in him. He is the word of God that is alive and active in our hearts.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday 13th October   10.00 am Holy Souls
                                            6.00 pm Private Intention (Marie Sullivan)

Sunday 14h October   8.30 am Parishioners
       Harvest Mass       10.30am Liam Gray RIP (The Choir)

Monday 15h October   10.00 am Wellbeing of Joe & Margaret McPartlin (Mr/Mrs Burke)

Tuesday 16th October   7.00 pm Wellbeing of Michael & Josephine McGowan
    Adoration and Our Lady’s and St Pio’s Prayer Group

Wed 17th October   10.00 am Mick & Elizabeth Minihane RIP (E Sheehan & Family)

Thursday 18th October   9.00 am Eucharistic Service

Friday 19th October   10.00 am The Coyne Family (Mrs M Coyne)

Saturday 20th October     10.00 am Private Intention (Unknown donor)
                                               6.00 pm Bernadette Willoughby RIP (Oonagh Wood)

Sunday 21th October   8.30 am Parishioners
                                        10.30 am Liam Gray RIP (Danny & Kay Lyons)

Reconciliation Times: Saturday 10.30am-11.30am, 7pm-8pm (following Masses).

ANNIVERSARIES: Fr James Gavigan, Gladys Norman, Bridget Devlin.

FEAST DAYS: St Teresa of Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church, St Richard Gwynn, Martyr. Tuesday: St Hedwig, St Margaret Mary Alacoque. Wednesday: Saint Ignatius of Antioch. Thursday Saint Luke, Evangelist. Friday: St Paul of the Cross, Priest. St Philip Howard.

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.

OFFERTORY: Gift Aid £382.32, Loose £170.34. Total £552.64.
Second Collection (CAFOD) £833.12, Total £833.12.
This week’s Retiring Collection is for Bexley Deanery Developing World Group.
Next week’s 2nd collection is for Missio.

ROTAS: Readers: Saturday 6pm David Latimer.  Sunday 8.30am Peter Wilkes; 10.30am Lota Emeka-Onah.   Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6pm Rob.  Sunday 8.30am Peter H, 10.30am Volunteer, Mary H, Patricia, Molly, Margaret. (Host).   Collector 8.30am Mass: Mr T Lee.   Front of Church: Giovanna Aletta.   Typing Newsletter: Ruth Powers.   Photocopying Newsletter: Emma Fox.   Washing of Purificators: Norma.   Flower Arranging: Lynn & Sue.

PRAYERS FOR PRISONERS: “Lord Jesus Christ, You have come so that we may have life to the full, listen to our prayers for all in prison and their families, touched by your Spirit, may they find newness of heart and be open to that new life that is found only in you. May they know care and receive support from those around them. May they find new purpose in servicing you in their brothers and sisters. Amen.”

PILGRIMAGE TO ASISSI led by Fr Paul Rout OFM: A pilgrimage to Assissi has been arranged from the Parish from 15 to 21 October 2019. The cost is £899pp for 6 nights half-board in shared twin-bedded rooms (single bed supplement f £90). A deposit of £200 is required by Friday 15 November. A full itinerary will be posted on the notice boards in the church and hall. If you would like to join us, please contact either Carole Hughes on 07762 731 303 or Carol Anderson on 07913 698 912.

A DAY WITH MARY: Will be held at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 20 October 2018. Please see notice in church porch.

OUR LADY’S FILM EVENING: Wednesday 24th October: Part 1 of a 2-part movie on Pope Paul VI, (being canonized today 14 October!) leader in the Church, as a Priest, Bishop, Cardinal and Pope through one of the most difficult periods in Church’s history. Second part (including a recap) on Wednesday 7th November. 7pm for 7.30pm start. All Welcome.

THE QUIZ NIGHT: Will be on the 17th November 2018. Tickets are being sold at the back of the church after every weekend mass or ring Anne on 01322 523 499 for tickets.

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (B)
ROSARY SUNDAY

Today’s Theme: The Family of God

First Reading: Genesis 2: 18-24. Second Reading: Hebrews 2: 9-11
Gospel: Mark 10: 2-16. Fr Doug’s sermon
We celebrate today our belonging together as the family of God. Christ has made us his brothers and sisters, and children of our heavenly Father. The love and respect we share for each other in this celebration will be largely dependent on the love and respect that exists in our own families.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Saturday 6th October   10.00 am John Haylett RIP (Bridie Haylett)
                                           6.00 pm Norberto Iligan RIP and Kevin Decalos Aames RIP,
                                                 Anniversary (Nenen)

Sunday 7th October   8.30 am Parishioners
                                       10.30 am Rex Wheatley RIP, Birthday (Eileen and Family)

Monday 8th October   10.00 am Repose of the soul of Mike McPartlin
                                           (Percy and Pat Burke)

Tuesday 9th October   7.00 pm Dick Johnson RIP, 6th Anniversary (Richard Johnson)
    Adoration and Our Lady’s and St Pio’s Prayer Group

Wed 10th October   10.00 am Kathleen Bowman, Birthday (Tim)

Thursday 11th October   9.00 am Eucharistic Service

Friday 12th October   10.00 am Mavis Griffin RIP (Bridie Haylett)

Saturday 13th October   10.00 am Holy Souls
                                           6.00 pm Private Intention (Marie Sullivan)

Sunday 14th October   8.30 am Parishioners
                                        10.30 am Liam Gray RIP (The Choir)

Reconciliation Times: Saturday 10.30am-11.30am, 7pm-8pm (following Masses).

ANNIVERSARIES: Mona Shaw, Doreen Flanagan, Dick Williams, Patrick Higgins, Blanche Anderson and Marie Morris.

FEAST DAYS: Tuesday, St Denis, Bishop, and Companions, Martyrs; St John Leonardi, Priest; Blessed John Henry Newman, Priest. Wednesday, St Paulinus of York, Bishop. Thursday, St John XXIII, Pope. Friday, St Wilfrid, Bishop. Saturday, St Edward the Confessor, King.

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.

OFFERTORY: Gift Aid £412.60, Loose £156.49. Total £569.09.
Second Collection (SVP) Gift Aid £22.50, Loose £129.45. Total £151.95
This week’s Second Collection is for CAFOD Fast Day.
Next week’s Retiring Collection is for Bexley Deanery Developing World Group.

ROTAS: Readers: Saturday 6pm Peter Harris. Sunday 8.30am Doune Robinson; 10.30am Tilly and Ella.  Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6pm Ann Harris. Sunday 8.30am Marlene. 10.30am Kathy, Margaret, Peter H, Carole, Eileen (Host). Collector 8.30am Mass: Mr V Jeyaseelan. Front of Church: John Stanton. Typing Newsletter: Graziella Highland. Photocopying Newsletter: Calen Delpaul. Washing of Purificators: Patricia. Flower Arranging: Mary K and Mary J.

CAFOD: Today’s Second Collection is for CAFOD. Hopefully you had a simple meal on Friday 5th October which was the Family Fast Day and will put the money saved into the collection. Remember that whatever you give will save lives and just think – how would we cope without, say, an abundant supply of clean water? Do use the CAFOD envelopes which were handed out over the last two weeks. There are spare envelopes in the porch and pens to help you fill them in. If you are a taxpayer, the gift aid declaration adds another 25% to your donation.
Do come into the hall after 10.30 Mass and buy one of the cakes made by the children, their families and others. All proceeds go to CAFOD. John Rayer, 01322 523499, SJF CAFOD Representative

BEXLEY WINTER NIGHT SHELTER: On 20th October 7.30pm, there is a Social Evening at Our Lady of the Angels Church, Erith, to raise much needed funds for Bexley Winter Night Shelter for rough sleepers. Entertainment by Bexleyheath Rock Choir, and refreshments will be provided. £5 adult, £1 child. Buy at the door or contact jackiep158@yahoo.co.uk We hope you will support our local community choir singing for our local charity. We welcome your generosity.

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

THE SVP GROUP would like to thank all parishioners for their very generous giving last weekend. The amount raised was £151.95. this will be very much appreciated.

OUR LADY’S FILM EVENING: Wednesday 24th October: Part 1 of a 2-part movie on Pope Paul VI, soon-to-be canonized leader in the Church, as a Priest, Bishop, Cardinal and Pope through one of the most difficult periods in Church’s history. Second part (including a recap) on Wednesday 7th November. Watch either or both parts. Bar open, charity stall, subtitles, AIC/SVP follow-up meetings. All welcome, admission free, 7pm for 7.30 pm starts.

QUIZ NIGHT: 17th November 2018. Tickets being sold at back of church after weekend masses.