Author: Nuntius

22nd SUNDAY OF THE YEAR

The Commandments of Life

We rejoice in the Law of God which is pure religion, totally different from any man-made law or human tradition. It is fulfilled in this sacrament of love.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK 1 – 9 SEP 2018

Sat 1 Sep    9am Peggie Dunne (Bridie Haylett)
                     6pm Parishioners

Sun 2 Sep    8.30am Nicholas Nencini RIP: Birthday
                     10.30am Ray Broadbent RIP: Anniversary (Lynn Cayford)

Mon 3 Sep    9am Foundation Mass for Beatrice Walliser

Tues 4 Sep    7pm Holy Souls
     Adoration and Our Lady & St Pio’s Prayer Group

Wed 5 Sep    10am Bob Wallis RIP: 12th Anniversary (Eileen & Family)

Thu 6 Sep    9am Eucharistic Service

Fri 7 Sep    9am Parishioners

Sat 8 Sep    9am Holy Souls
                     6pm Sonny Sheehan RIP (Eileen & Family)

Sun 9 Sep    8.30am Parishioners
                      10.30am George Easton RIP (Gloria & Tony Laws)

Reconciliation Times: Sat 9.30am-10.30am 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, Mary Manners, George Waller, Peter Dent, Ray Smith, Teresa Fan, Tommy Otte, Christine Hand, Fr John Diver.

Anniversaries: Raymond Broadbent, Mary Mulraney, Myfanwy Phyllis Matthews, Richard Gamble, Michael Naughton, John Jameson, Terry Frogley, Bob Wallis.

FATHER CHRISTIAN’S FAREWELL PARTY We will be having a Farewell Party for Fr Christian on Friday 7th September at 7pm – all parishioners are invited. Please bring a plate as contribution towards the evening (see list of suggestions in church porch so we can coordinate a good selection). Many thanks. Kay.

ROTAS: Readers: Saturday 6:00pm Carol Anderson Sunday 8:30am Doune Robinson 10:30am Katherine Bernarte. Copying of Newsletter: Mollie Hobson. Newsletter Typist: Molly Robins. Collection for 8:30am Mass: Mr V Jeyaseelan. Parishioner Attending to Front of Church on Saturdays: Paul Rowlands. Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6:00pm Mary H Sun 8:30am Bridie Sun 10:30am Volunteer, Marlene, Patricia, Molly, Carole. Washing of Purificators: Norma. Flower Arranging: Mary Jeyaseelan & Sue Murphy.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION:. Sunday August 26th, 2018
Gift Aid: £356.95. Loose: £129.37. TOTAL: £486.32
This week’s retiring collection is for the Bexley Deanery Developing World Group.
Next week’s second collection is for the Catholic Education Service.

ERITH OPERATIC SOCIETY & ST. MARY’S CHURCH – Present MUSIC FROM THE SHOWS Sunday 2nd September 2018 at 6.30pm in the Church Hall. Tickets: £10 including glass of wine/soft drink. From: Barbara Graham (0208 3080872) or Marion Smith (528622).

NEW READERS ROTA available in the Sacristy. Please note volunteers are needed for the Holy Day of Obligation, All Saints on Thursday 1 November and for Christmas – the Children’s Midnight, 8.30am and 10.30am masses. Thank you. Kathy Fogarty 01322 553993 k.fogarty@ntlworld.com.

OUR LADY’S FILM EVENING PLUS on Wednesday 12th September there will be a special event featuring the life and work of the great saint of practical charity, Vincent de Paul; and an exhibition of some of the work of the lay organisation he founded (AIC) and the SVP who chose him as their patron. All very welcome. 7 for 7.30pm Christine Crump.

PARISH BARN DANCE: You are cordially invited to join us for our Parish Barn Dance in the church hall on Saturday 15th September 2018 from 7.30pm until 11.00pm (bar open from 7pm). Great fun for all the family. No experience necessary! If you wish, please bring your own nibbles. Tea/coffee and cake will be served during the interval. Ticket numbers are limited and selling fast. Don’t miss out! Tickets on sale after each Sunday Mass. Adults £8/Child £4. Tickets may also may also be reserved by contacting Carole Hughes on 07762 731303. A raffle will be held during the evening and we would be very grateful for donations of suitable prizes. Items may be left in the box in the parish porch. Thank you for your support.

SUNDAY 26 AUGUST 2018

21st SUNDAY OF THE YEAR

The Holy One of God
Today, as we celebrate the marriage feast of Christ with his Church, we consciously choose him who is the Holy One of God.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK 25 AUG – 2 SEP 2018

Sat 25 Aug      9am Holy Souls
                          6pm Gabriele Schlag RIP (Margaret & Bob Morris)

Sun 26 Aug      8.30am Parishioners
                          10.30am Terry Frogley RIP: 1st Anniversary (Margaret & Family)

Please note Mass time for the Bank Holiday is 10am
Mon 27 Aug      10am Lucy Lawson RIP: 3rd Anniversary (Diane Melaugh)

Tues 28 Aug      7pm Francine van Leeuwen: Birthday (Tim Bowman)
    Adoration and Our Lady & St Pio’s Prayer Group

Wed 29 Aug      10am Foundation Mass for Frances Walliser

Thu 30 Aug      9am Eucharistic Service

Fri 31 Aug      9am John Jameson RIP: 3rd Anniversary (Rose & Family)

Sat 1 Sep      9am Peggie Dunne (Bridie Haylett)
                       6pm Parishioners

Sun 2 Sep      8.30am Nicholas Nencini RIP: Birthday
                        10.30am Ray Broadbent RIP: Anniversary (Lynn Cayford)

Reconciliation Times: Sat 9.30am-10.30am 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, Mary Manners, George Waller, Peter Dent, Ray Smith, Teresa Fan, Tommy Otte, Christine Hand, Fr John Diver.

Anniversaries: Philip Head, Sean O’Flaherty, Fr George Torre, Bob Wallis, Norrie Walsh, Ramon Lee, John Jameson

OFFERTORY COLLECTION – 19 August 2018
Gift Aid: £379.1 Loose: £149.20 Total: £528.30

ROTAS (week commencing Mon 27/8). Readers: Sat 6.00pm Kathy Fogarty, Sun 8.30 Bridie Haylett, Sun 10.30 Marlene Burt.   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 Mary J, 10.30am Carole, Eileen, Volunteer, Rob, Margaret.   Washing of Purificators: Patricia.   Flower Arranging: Mary J

FATHER CHRISTIAN’S FAREWELL PARTY We will be having a Farewell Party for Fr Christian on Friday 7th September at 7pm – all parishioners are invited. Please bring a plate as contribution towards the evening (see list of suggestions in church porch so we can coordinate a good selection). Many thanks. Kay.

NEW READERS ROTA available in the Sacristy. Please note volunteers are needed for the Holy Day of Obligation, All Saints on Thursday 1 November and for Christmas – the Children’s Midnight, 8.30am and 10.30am masses. Thank you. Kathy Fogarty 01322 553993 k.fogarty@ntlworld.com.

APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA: The Parish has received a thank you letter from the AoS in response to the Sea Sunday Appeal 2018, extract as follows:
“We are very grateful indeed for your support for the work of the AoS, in particular for holding our Sea Sunday appeal. As ever you and your parishioners have been very generous both financially and in prayer. We very much appreciate this, so please accept our thanks and please convey our thanks to your parishioners too. May God continue to bless you and your parish abundantly for giving from the heart“.

THE MEETING PLACE will be closed on Wednesday 29 August as it is a bank holiday week. Back as usual on Wednesday 5 September.

OUR LADY’S FILM EVENING PLUS on Wednesday 12th September there will be a special event featuring the life and work of the great saint of practical charity, Vincent de Paul; and an exhibition of some of the work of the lay organisation he founded (AIC) and the SVP who chose him as their patron. All very welcome. 7 for 7.30pm Christine Crump.

PARISH BARN DANCE: You are cordially invited to join us for our Parish Barn Dance in the church hall on Saturday 15th September 2018 from 7.30pm until 11.00pm (bar open from 7pm). Great fun for all the family. No experience necessary! If you wish, please bring your own nibbles. Tea/coffee and cake will be served during the interval. Ticket numbers are limited and selling fast. Don’t miss out! Tickets on sale after each Sunday Mass. Adults £8/Child £4. Tickets may also may also be reserved by contacting Carole Hughes on 07762 731303. A raffle will be held during the evening and we would be very grateful for donations of suitable prizes. Items may be left in the box in the parish porch. Thank you for your support.

BEXLEY DEANERY DEVELOPING WORLD GROUP Thank you for your kind donation of £106.13 on Sunday 12 August. If you have any queries please contact our Parish Representative, Maria Ward, on 01322 555553.

20th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Our Eucharist: Thanksgiving

Eucharist means thanksgiving. Today, filled with the Spirit,

we make thanksgiving to God for the bread of life.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK 18 – 26 AUGUST 2018

Saturday 18 August:  9:00am Parishioners
                                     6:00pm Parishioners

Sunday 19 August:  8:30am Parishioners
                                  10:30am Foundation Mass for Fr Tom Power

Monday 20 August:   9:00am Wellbeing of Michael Moran (Sheila Beattie)

Tuesday 21 August:   7:00pm Francine van Leeuwen: Birthday (Tim Bowman)
    Adoration and Our Lady & St Pio’s Prayer Group

Wednesday 22 August:  10:00am Joseph Jarczuk RIP (Nina Szredski)

Thursday 23 August:   9:00am Eucharistic Service

Friday 24 August:   9:00am Foundation Mass for Fr George Torre

Saturday 25 August:   9:00am. Holy Souls
                                     6:00pm  Gabriele Slag RIP (Margaret & Bob Morris)

Sunday 26 August:   8:30am  Parishioners
                                   10:30am  Terry Frogley RIP: 1st Anniversary (Margaret & Family)

Reconciliation Times: Sat 9:30am – 10:30am and Sat 7:00pm – 8:00pm (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, Mary Manners, George Waller, Peter Dent, Ray Smith, Teresa Fan, Tommy Otte, Christine Hand, Fr John Diver.

Anniversaries: Charles Cummins, John Rosemeyer, Laurie Murphy

Feast Days: Mon: St Bernard, Abbot Tue: St Pius X, Pope Wed: The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thurs: St Rose of Lima, Virgin Fri: St Bartholomew, Apostle Sat: St Louis, St Joseph of Calasanz, Priest

ROTAS:  Readers: Saturday 6:00pm David Latimer, Sunday 8:30am Larissa O’Halloran, 10:30am Joseph Ebare.   Copying of Newsletter: Emma Fox.   Newsletter Typist: Ruth Powers.   Collection for 8:30am Mass: Mrs M Weeks.   Parishioner Attending to Front of Church on Saturdays: Giovanni Aletta. Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6:00pm Kathy, Sun 8:30am Peter W, Sun 10:30am Volunteer, Mary H, Patricia, Carole, Dorothy.   Washing of Purificators: Barbara .  Flower Arranging: Mary Kevan & Sue Murphy

OFFERTORY COLLECTION:   Sunday 12th August 2018
Gift Aid:   £437.80   Loose:   £208.33   Total:   £646.13
Bexley Deanery:   £106.13

PARISH BARN DANCE – 15th SEPTEMBER 2018: You are cordially invited to join us for our Parish Barn Dance in the church hall on Saturday 15th September 2018 from 7.30pm until 11.00pm (bar open from 7pm). Great fun for all the family. No experience necessary! If you wish, please bring your own nibbles. Tea/Coffee and cake will be served during the interval. Ticket numbers are limited and selling fast. Don’t miss out! Tickets are available after each Sunday Mass. Adults £8/Child £4. Tickets may also may also be reserved by contacting Carole Hughes on 07762 731303. A raffle will be held during the evening and we would be very grateful for donations of suitable prizes. Items maybe left in the box in the church porch. Thank you for your support.

FATHER CHRISTIAN’S FAREWELL PARTY: will be held on Friday 7th September in the hall. Bar open 7pm to 11pm. Further information nearer the time. All parishioners are welcome.

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE 19 SEPTEMBER 2018: We still have four places available if anyone would like to join our group. The cost is £619.00 per person plus the cost of coach transfer to and from Gatwick Airport. If anyone would like more details, please contact Paul Rowland on 01322 683577.

OUR LADY’S FILM EVENING – Wednesday 12th September 2018: Dramatic movie on St Vincent de Paul one of the greatest humanitarians in history. Bar open, admission free, all welcome, 7:00pm for 7:30pm start.