Author: Nuntius

Sunday 4 September 2016
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Christ Who Gave Up Everything For Our Sake
We celebrate the self-sacrificing love of Christ, the unfathomable wisdom of God, who was prepared to give up everything out of love for man. In the same spirit St Paul was prepared to send back to Philemon the dear friend of his captivity, Onesimus, a part of his own self.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK 3-11 SEPTEMBER 2016

Sat 3 Sep                 9am Eucharistic Service
                                   6pm Frances, Dan, Fiona, Margaret & Daniel Harrington RIP
                                  (Eileen Sheehan & Family)
Sun 4 Sep                 8.30am Parishioners
                                   10.30am Nicole Vousden RIP (Danny & Kay Lyons)
Mon 5 Sep                 9am Beatrice Walliser RIP [Foundation Mass]
Tues 6 Sep                 7pm John Todd RIP: recently died (Anita & Paul Rowland)
                                   followed by Adoration and Our Lady & St Pio’s Prayer Group
Wed 7 Sep                 10am Eileen Fulton RIP (Tony & Audrey)
Thurs 8 Sep                9am Eucharistic Service
Fri 9 Sep                   9am All Souls in Purgatory, especially deceased members of the
                                  Foss Family (Gloria & Tony Laws)
Sat 10 Sep                9am Eucharistic Service
                                   6pm Liam Higgins’ Recovery (Eileen Sheehan & Family)
Sun 11 Sep                8.30am Parishioners
                                   10.30am Rev.Msgr. Harry Turner: 50 years a Priest (Marie Sullivan)

Sick
Audrey O’Hara, Christine White, Olga Bowman, Kevin Harper, Ed Jones, John Bird, Gail Noel, Chris Neal, John Edwards, Tony Speed, Elvira Vaz, Geoffrey Hildebrand, John Underwood, May Jones, Mary Stubbs, Josie Keeley, Una Carpenter, John Harrington, Ida Leitao, John Larkin, Norma Brooker, Nina Szredski, Nora Lenihan, Angela Gillespie, Ann McDonald, Mary Lee, Eileen Weald, Geoff Birch, Maureen Fitzpatrick, John Adams

Anniversaries
Leslie Holland, Reg Billington, Geoff Hinton, Kay Gillespie, Amber Foley.
Feast Days:  Sat: St Gregory The Great, Pope.  Thurs: The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

ROTAS:   Readers: Sat 6pm Dorothy Cima; Sun 8.30am Larissa O’Halloran; Sun 10.30am Paul Gannaway.  Copying of Newsletter: Mollie Hobson.  Newsletter Typist: Molly Robins. Collection for 8.30am Mass: Mrs R Jameson.  Parishioner Attending To Front of Church on Saturdays: Mark Vaz.   Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6 pm Patricia McQuaid (1) Ivan Pereira (2); Sun 8.30am Bridie Haylett (3) Ann Hyde (4) Sun 10.30am John Stanton (5) Marlene Burt (6) Carole Hughes (7) Dorothy Speed (8) Eileen Wheatley (9).  Washing of Purificators: Norma Brooker.   Flower Arranging: Mary K and Sue

OFFERTORY COLLECTION: Sunday 28 August 2016
Offertory – Gift Aid: £383.14; Loose; £199.35; Total £582.49
This week’s retiring collection is for: Bexley Deanery Developing World Group

CHANGES TO MASS TIMES FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS: There will be no Saturday morning 9am mass for the months of August and September starting from Sat 20th August. Thank you. Fr Christian.

OUR LADY’S FILM EVENING: Wed 21st Sept: Part 1 of a 2-part movie on St Rita of Cascia. The patron saint of hopeless situations is immortalised in this deeply inspiring movie. Second part on Wednesday 5th October – watch either or both parts.  Bar open, all welcome. 7pm for 7.30pm start.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Liam Gray has recently been awarded the Legion d’Honneur from France in recognition of his bravery in WW2. You are invited to join him and his family in the Parish Hall after 10.30 Mass on Sunday 2nd October. More details to follow.

THE MEETING PLACE We open again as usual on Wednesday 7th September.

BEXLEY DEANERY DEVELOPING WORLD GROUP: Thank you for your kind donation of £178.26. We are now looking for new projects for the coming year (which starts in October). If you know of any small independent projects in any country in the developing world which could benefit from a donation of £1,000, please contact your parish representative Maria Ward on 01322 555553 for more information and an application form. Forms must be returned by the end of September.

DEBT PROBLEMS can happen through a variety of causes. They may result in personal difficulties which can weigh us down but there is help. Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is a charity completely free to use. Its aim is to help lift the burden of debt and has done so for thousands of others. On Tuesday 20th September at 7.30pm in the Angelus Centre next to Our Lady of the Angels, Bexley Road, Erith DA8 1DN, we are holding an introductory evening to explain how the charity can help. If you wish to come along please email the Erith parish office to register your interest for catering purposes. Please use CAP as the subject line and e-mail ola@btinternet.com.

JOB VACANCY:   The Diocesan Education Commission requires a full-time Buildings Officer for January 2017 (an earlier/later start can be negotiated). The successful applicant will be responsible for school buildings across the 173 schools in the Archdiocese of Southwark. Salary £28,000 – £35,000 depending on experience. Please contact Mike Baldwin, Principal Buildings Officer for an informal discussion on 01689 883332. For an application pack please contact Donna Gray at the Education Commission, St Edwards House, St Paul’s Wood Hill, Orpington BR5 2SR. Tel 01689 883341, or email donna.gray@educationcommission.org.uk. Close date for applications is Monday 12th September at 4.00pm. Interviews will be held on 22nd and 23rd September.

JAZZ NIGHT:   Many thanks to all those who came along to support and enjoy our Jazz Night last Friday.   We had great live music and dancing, whilst raising £104 for the AIC “Saturday Friends”.   Well done everyone.

22^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus, The Mediator Of A New Covenant

God made the new covenant of his love with the poor, the lowly, the down-trodden and the oppressed.   It is therefore in a spirit of humility, the spirit of Jesus, that we make our celebration today, asking him to accept the homage of the humble.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Saturday 27 Aug           9.00am:    Eucharistic Service
                                        6.00pm:      John Jameson RIP: 1^st Anniversary (Rose & family)
Sunday 28 Aug             8.30am:      Parishioners / Barbara & Richard Platel: Ruby Wedding
                                        (Judith & Jon Stephens)
                                        10.30am:       Olga Bowman: Birthday (Tim Bowman)
Monday 29 Aug            9.00am:       Frances Walliser RIP [Foundation Mass]
Tuesday 30 Aug   7.00pm: Wellbeing of Maureen Fitzpatrick (Mary & Vincent               Jeyaseelan. Followed by Adoration and Our Lady & St Pio’s  Prayer Group
Wednesday 31 Aug   10.00am:    John Jameson RIP: 1^st Anniversary (Rose & family)
Thursday 1 Sept          9.00am:     Eucharistic Service
Friday 2 Sept               9.00am:     Holy Souls
                                        Followed at 9.30am by First Friday Adoration for 1 hour.
Saturday 3 Sept          9.00am:     Eucharistic Service
                                        6.00pm:      John Jameson RIP 1^st Anniversary (Rose & family)
Sunday 4 Sept            8.30am:      Parishioners
                                        10.30am:     Olga Bowman: Birthday (Tim Bowman)

 Sick: Audrey O’Hara, Christine White, Olga Bowman, Kevin Harper, Ed Jones, John Bird, Gail Noel, Chris Neal, John Edwards, Tony Speed, Elvira Vaz, Geoffrey Hildebrand, John Underwood, May Jones, Mary Stubbs, Josie Keeley, Una Carpenter, John Harrington, Ida Leitao, John Larkin, Norma Brooker, Nina Szredski, Nora Lenihan, Angela Gillespie, Ann McDonald, Mary Lee, Eileen Weald, Geoff Birch, Maureen Fitzpatrick, John Adams

Anniversaries: Raymond Broadbent, Mary Mulraney, Myfanwy Phyllis Matthews, Richard Gamble, Michael Naughton, John Jameson, Lucy Lawson

Feast Days: Tue: St Margaret Clitherow, St Anne Line, St Margaret Ward, Martyrs Wed: St Aidan and the Saints of Lindisfarne Sat: St Gregory the Great, Pope

ROTAS: Readers: Saturday 6pm Carol Anderson Sunday 8.30am Ann Wilkes 10.30am Sarah Finlay Copying of Newsletter: John Stanton  Newsletter Typist: Ruth Powers Collection for 8.30am Mass: Mrs T Li/Ray Parishioner Attending To Front of Church on Saturdays: John Stanton Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6 pm Carole Hughes (1) Rob O’Halloran (2) Sun 8.30am Peter Hammond (3) Peter Whiffen (4) Sun 10.30am Paul Rowland (5) Eileen Wheatley (6) Patricia McQuaid (7) Molly Robbins (8) Dorothy Speed (9) Washing of Purificators: Patricia McQuaid Flower Arranging: Doune Robinson & Mary Jeyaseelan

Offertory Collection:
Sunday 21st August 2016 – Offertory Gift Aid: £346.63; Loose: £179.64; TOTAL: £526.27
Next week’s retiring collection is for: Bexley Deanery Developing World Group

THE MEETING PLACE: will be closed on Wednesday 31st August (Bank holiday week) and open again as usual on Wednesday 7th September.

OUR LADY’S FILM EVENING: Wednesday 21st September, 1st of a 2-part movie on St Rita of Cascia. The patron saint of hopeless situations is immortalized in this deeply inspiring movie. Second part on Wednesday 5th October – watch either or both parts. Bar open, all welcome, 7pm for 7.30pm start.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Year of Mercy evening with Inter-Faith Talks on Wednesday 28th September, 7.00 for 7.30pm. More details to follow.

JOHN PAUGHER RIP: Many people attending 8.30am Mass will remember John Harrington. John’s wife, Connie, has asked us to pray for their son-in-law, John Paugher, who died whilst cycling to work recently. Please remember John and his wife, Lyn, and all the family in your prayers at this sad time.

CATHOLIC MISSION IN TODAY’S WORLD: A Day Conference – Wednesday 5th October 2016, Loyola Hall, Heythrop College (Please see noticeboard): I have pleasure in enclosing a poster for a special one-day conference on world mission this October in London with the theme: Learning from the past to shape the future: The contribution of the Church in England and Wales to overseas mission and its enduring legacy. The conference is for all those with an interest in world mission, whether personal, pastoral or academic. Please promote the conference and share within your own networks. An electronic version of the poster is available. The day will encourage interaction and discussion. As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Mill Hill Missionaries by Cardinal Vaughan, we are pleased that his biographer and member of the Society, Fr Robert O’Neil MHM, will join us as our keynote speaker. Fr Bob spent many years as a missionary in Cameroon. The event includes lunch and refreshments and is free; however, places must be reserved in advance via http://www.cmu.org.uk/conference or by contacting me. Please see poster for details. It is especially good to be working together with Missio and Heythrop College, as well as the Mill Hill Missionaries as they celebrate their anniversary. This on-going collaboration by these key organisations involved in mission will help us foster a deeper understanding of the missionary nature of our church. Richard Owens, CMU Secretary. Missio, Mill Hill Missionaries, the CMU and Heythrop College.

THE CATHOLIC CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CCRS): The nationally accredited Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) provides an introduction to Catholic theology for teachers, catechists, chaplains and school governors. If you would like to find out more about CCRS please come to one of our introduction evenings: Tuesday 13^th September 2016. 7.30-8.30pm, refreshments from 7.00pm at The Angelus Centre, Bexley Road, Erith DA8 3HQ. Thursday 15^th September 2016. 7.30-8.30pm, refreshments from 7.00pm at the CCF, 21 Tooting Bec Road, London SW17 8BS. For enquiries or to book your attendance contact us on 02086727684 or email ccrs@ccftootingbec.org.uk or write to us at the Centre for Catholic Formation, 21 Tooting Bec Road, London SW17 8BS. Further course information and booking is also on our website http://www.ccftootingbec.org.uk

 

TWO JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE PRO-LIFE MOVEMENT: The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) is looking to appoint:
A DIGITAL EDITOR with responsibility for maintaining and updating all website content, writing online news and marketing SPUC’s digital content. This is a full-time role, open on a permanent or short-term basis.
A SUPPORTER DEVELOPMENT OFFICER to build pro-life support at the grassroots in England and Wales and develop SPUC’s branch and regional network. This is a full-time role, open on a permanent or short-term basis.
The successful candidates must agree with SPUC’s policies, aims and objectives and have relevant qualifications and/or experience. Salary details available on request.
For an application pack please contact: Anthony Ozimic, SPUC, Unit B, 3 Whitacre Mews, London SE11 4AB. Email: anthonyozimic@spuc.org.uk Telephone: 020 7820 3129 Please state clearly which post you are interested in.  

The closing date for applications for both posts is Friday 16^th September 2016.

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Lord Gathers A People To Himself

Today, as sons and daughters of God, we submit ourselves to his loving discipline, remembering that it was not just the Jews, nor will it be just Christians whom the Lord will gather to himself. Many more worthy than us will come from East and West to share the banquet of his kingdom.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Saturday 20 Aug          9.00am Eucharistic Service
                                         6.00pm Sonny Sheehan RIP (Eileen & Family)
Sunday 21 Aug          8.30am Parishioners
                                         10.30am Francine van Leeuwen (Tim Bowman)
Monday 22 Aug          9.00am Bob Wallis RIP: 10th Anniversary (Wallis Family)
Tuesday 23 Aug          7.00pm Peter RIP (Mary & Vincent Jeyaseelan)
                                         Followed by Adoration and Our Lady & St Pio’s Prayer Group
Wednesday 24 Aug      10.00am Fr George Torre RIP [Foundation Mass]
Thursday 25 Aug            9.00am Eucharistic Service
Friday 26 Aug               9.00am Holy Souls
Saturday 27 Aug          9.00am Eucharistic Service
                                         6.00pm John Jameson RIP: 1st Anniversary (Rose & Family)
Sunday 28 Aug          8.30am Parishioners
                                         10.30am Olga Bowman: Birthday (Tim Bowman)

Sick:  Audrey O’Hara, Christine White, Olga Bowman, Kevin Harper, Ed Jones, John Bird, Gail Noel, Chris Neal, John Edwards, Tony Speed, Elvira Vaz, Geoffrey Hildebrand, John Underwood, May Jones, Mary Stubbs, Josie Keeley, Una Carpenter, John Harrington, Ida Leitao, John Larkin, Norma Brooker, Nina Szredski, Nora Lenihan, Angela Gillespie, Ann McDonald, Mary Lee, Eileen Weald, Geoff Birch, Maureen Fitzpatrick

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

Feast Days:  Sun: St Pius X, Pope.   Mon: St John Wall, martyred. Tue: St Rose of Lima, Virgin.  Wed: St Bartholomew, Apostle.   Thurs: St Joseph of Calasanz, Priest

ROTAS:  Readers: Saturday 6pm Kathy Fogarthy; Sunday 8.30am Peter Wilkes[ 10.30am Ryan Bernarte.   Copying of Newsletter: Sue Kieran.   Newsletter Typist: Venus Bernarte. Collection for 8.30am Mass: Mrs M Weeks.   Parishioner Attending To Front of Church on Saturdays: Paul Rowland.   Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6 pm Mary Henden (1) Peter Whiffen (2) Sun 8.30am Ann Hyde (3) Patricia McQuaid (4);  Sun 10.30am Kathy Connolly (5) Mary Henden (6) Peter Hammond (7) Carole Hughes (8) Paul Rowland (9). Washing of Purificators: Molly Robins.   Flower Arranging: Theresa Gilby & Lynn Cayford.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION:
Sunday 14th August 2016       Gift Aid           Loose      Total
Offertory:                                    £416.20      £180.22      £596.42
Bexley Deanery Dev World Group: £178.26

THE MEETING PLACE: will be closed on Wednesday 31st August (Bank holiday week) and open again as usual on Wednesday 7th September.

OUR LADY’S FILM EVENING: No film in August. Next evening Wednesday 21st September on St Rita of Cascia.

AND ALL THAT JAZZ: Come and relax and enjoy the smooth jazz sounds of “Sixth Sense”, what better way to end your week! Friday 26th August 7.30 – 11.00pm. £5 per ticket – proceeds will pay our talented band and a donation to AIC “Saturday Friends” who give friendship and support to the homeless. Bring your own food, bar will be open. Suitable for teenagers and upwards. Contact Chris or Elaine for tickets before they are all snapped up! Chris: 07894008707 or christruman16@gmail.com Elaine: 07941264011 or Elaine.jermyn@gmail.com

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Year of Mercy evening with Inter-Faith Talks on Wednesday 28th September, 7.00 for 7.30pm. More details to follow.

CATHOLIC MISSION IN TODAY’S WORLD: A Day Conference – Wednesday 5th October 2016, Loyola Hall, Heythrop College (Please see noticeboard): I have pleasure in enclosing a poster for a special one-day conference on world mission this October in London with the theme: Learning from the past to shape the future: The contribution of the Church in England and Wales to overseas mission and its enduring legacy. The conference is for all those with an interest in world mission, whether personal, pastoral or academic. Please promote the conference and share within your own networks. An electronic version of the poster is available. The day will encourage interaction and discussion. As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Mill Hill Missionaries by Cardinal Vaughan, we are pleased that his biographer and member of the Society, Fr Robert O’Neil MHM, will join us as our keynote speaker. Fr Bob spent many years as a missionary in Cameroon. The event includes lunch and refreshments and is free; however, places must be reserved in advance via http://www.cmu.org.uk/conference or by contacting me. Please see poster for details. It is especially good to be working together with Missio and Heythrop College, as well as the Mill Hill Missionaries as they celebrate their anniversary. This on-going collaboration by these key organisations involved in mission will help us foster a deeper understanding of the missionary nature of our church. Richard Owens, CMU Secretary. Missio, Mill Hill Missionaries, the CMU and Heythrop College.

THE CATHOLIC CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CCRS): The nationally accredited Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) provides an introduction to Catholic theology for teachers, catechists, chaplains and school governors. If you would like to find out more about CCRS please come to one of our introduction evenings: Tuesday 13th September 2016. 7.30-8.30pm, refreshments from 7.00pm at The Angelus Centre, Bexley Road, Erith DA8 3HQ. Thursday 15th September 2016. 7.30-8.30pm, refreshments from 7.00pm at the CCF, 21 Tooting Bec Road, London SW17 8BS. For enquiries or to book your attendance contact us on 02086727684 or email ccrs@ccftootingbec.org.uk or write to us at the Centre for Catholic Formation, 21 Tooting Bec Road, London SW17 8BS. Further course information and booking is also on our website http://www.ccftootingbec.org.uk