SUNDAY 8^th August 2021

19^th SUNDAY (B) 

Readings: Kings 19:4-8 Psalm 33, Ephesians 4:30-5:2, John 6:41-51

 

SERVICES FOR WEEK  7^th – 15^th August 2021  

Sat      7 Aug             11.00                              Confessions

                                 18.00                               Sonny Sheehan RIP (Sheehan)

Sun     8^th Aug         19^TH SUNDAY (B)

 08.30                               Deceased Members of the De Silva Family

                                        10.30                                 Deceased Members of the Larkin Family

                                    Web – available anytime    For the Parish

Mon      9^th Aug                                                         PKM

Tues   10^th Aug         09.30  St Lawrence               Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                                 10.00                                Harrington & Sheehan Families (Sheehan)

Weds 11^th Aug         09.30                                      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                     10.00                                 David Latimer RIP (Fitzpatrick)                 

Fri       13^th Aug         09.30                                    Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                      10.00                                Iris Keefe RIP (Choir)

Sat      14^th Aug         11.00                               Confessions

                                 18.00                                Dennis & Joannie Fogarty  RIP (Fogarty)            

Sun    15^th Aug        ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY                  

            08.30                                Stanley Durling RIP (Cannon Family)

                                         10.30                                Christiana Anim  RIP  (Asaam Family)

            Web – available anytime    For the Parish

SUNDAY MASS ON THE WEBSITE

Go to our website www.stjohnfisherbexley.org  then click on ‘Sunday Mass’

 

FINANCES   

Direct Bank Payments to RCAS St John Fisher – Bexley, Sort code 51 70 14, Account 01831763

Please put your name and if you use envelopes, your envelope number, as the code.

          

CATHOLIC NEWSPAPERS

The weekly Catholic newspapers:

Catholic Universe and Catholic Times are no longer available. The publisher has sadly gone out of business.

The Herald can be obtained directly by subscription: Ring 0207 448 3607 or go to http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/subscribe

 

 

 

It has been a long time but finally we can return to the Parish Hall after the 10.30 mass for refreshments and, Great News!

A generous parishioner is paying for your tea or coffee or your first drink at the bar, so please do come in and enjoy the social ambience!

 

Meantime, in church please:

·      Continue to wear masks on Sundays unless you are in lots of space or are exempt. 

·      Continue to cleanse your hands on entry to the Church.

·      Socially distance 1metre. In other words, sit wherever you like but keep a space between yourself and anyone not in your bubble!

·      For Holy Communion please all join the procession down the central aisle.

·      Continue to make your Offertory Contribution on entry. We will reintroduce the collection purses soon.

·      Continue to follow the Track and Trace procedures at weekends only.

·      At weekday masses it is not necessary to wear masks, unless you are close to someone else. 

·      Hymn books are to be used at the 10.30 mass, but please replace them on the table you take them from at the end of mass.

·      Only frequently used non-absorbent  “touch points” have to be cleansed after mass.

·      Parish Mass books will be reintroduced when it is safe to do so.

 

             God Bless   

 

MEETING PLACE 

We are now open in the Hall for the Meeting Place on Wednesdays  from 10-12 for light refreshments. We will not be serving lunches yet, but will adjust the catering and times when we have some idea of numbers attending.  All are welcome, please spread the word. 

 

OSCAR ROMERO MASS

The Birthday Mass for Oscar Romero will take place at 12 noon on Saturday 14^th August at St. George’s Cathedral.

It will be broadcast via live-stream.  The live-stream link will be available through the Romero Trust website: http://www.romerotrust.org.uk/  or at: https://youtu.be/5rznZwyiab8

 

BAPTISMS

We welcome Baby Reiss Blood into the Church this weekend. Congratulations to her family.

Her baptism will be completed on 29^th August

 

SEASON OF CREATION 

The celebration throughout September recalls the teaching of Laudato Si. Titled “A home for all”, it is designated to enable Christians to come together to care for our Common Home through prayer and action. There is, as part of the season, a highjly commended free live event:
The Cry of Creation – A Study Day on Laudato Si on Saturday 4th September, 11 am-12.30 pm
Fr Ashley Beck, priest of the Archdiocese of Southwark and Associate Professor at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, who specialises in Catholic Social Teaching, will explore its contents and explain its crucial relevance. To access this free live event go to www.whatgoodnews.org – No registration is needed. The talks will be available subsequently on the same website. 

SUNDAY 1^st August 2021

 

18^th SUNDAY (B) 

Readings: Exodus 16:2-4.12-15 Psalm 77, Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 John 6:24-35

 

SERVICES FOR WEEK  31^st July – 8^th August 2021  

Sat      31 July           11.00                       NO CONFESSIONS

                                  18.00                       For the Parish

Sun     1^st Aug         18^TH SUNDAY (B)

08.30                         Marie & Jack’s Wedding (Cannon Family)

                                        10.30                         Ron & Joan Aspeek (Choir)

                                                                   Baptism        Astrid Do

            Web –                                    For the Parish

Tues   3^rd Aug          11.30                          Funeral Mass for David Latimer RIP

Weds 4^th Aug           09.30                             Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                     10.00                           Ron & Joan Aspeek (Frake)                      

Fri       6^th Aug          09.30                              Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                     10.00                           Iris Keefe RIP (Sheehan)

Sat      7^th Aug         11.00                            Confessions

                                18.00                            Sonny Sheehan RIP (Sheehan)    

Sun    8^th Aug          19^TH SUNDAY (B)                

            08.30                           Deceased Members of the De Silva Family

                                         10.30                           Deceased Members of the Larkin Family

            Web – available anytime    For the Parish

SUNDAY MASS ON THE WEBSITE

Go to our website www.stjohnfisherbexley.org  then click on ‘Sunday Mass’

 

FINANCES   

Direct Bank Payments to RCAS St John Fisher – Bexley, Sort code 51 70 14, Account 01831763

Please put your name and if you use envelopes, your envelope number, as the code.     

            

CATHOLIC NEWSPAPERS

The weekly Catholic newspapers:

Catholic Universe and Catholic Times are no longer available. The publisher has sadly gone out of business.

The Herald can be obtained directly by subscription: Ring 0207 448 3607 or go to http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/subscribe

 

Good to be back!

 

We are making cautious adjustments following the lifting of legal restrictions and we hope to make further adjustments in the weeks ahead but always with a view to the safety of those attending mass. So from now on, in Church we ask that you:

 

·      Continue to wear masks on Sundays unless you are in lots of space or are exempt. You may cause concern for others if you don’t

·      Continue to cleanse your hands on entry to the Church.

·      Socially distance 1metre. In other words, sit wherever you like but keep a space between yourself and anyone else that is not in your bubble!

·      For Holy Communion please all join the procession down the central aisle.

·      Follow the usual procedures for the Offertory.

·      Continue to follow the Track and Trace procedures at weekend masses but not weekday mass.

·      The longer Gloria and Creed should now be recited at Weekend masses.

·      Wear masks at weekday masses, ONLY IF NECESSARY. 

·      Hymn books are being reintroduced, but please replace them on the table you take them from.

·      Frequently used non-absorbent “touch points” will be cleansed after mass.

·      The Hall will open after the 10.30 mass on August 8^th for refreshments.

·      Parish Mass books will be reintroduced when it is safe to do so.

 

One more Confirmation is taking place this weekend. Congratulations to Hannah Hansford. Thanks again to our patient team of catechists.

 

God Bless 

 

HALL Open next Sunday for refreshments – Hooray!!

 

MEETING PLACE – Great News!

We are now open in the Hall for the Meeting Place on Wednesdays from 10-12 for light refreshments. We will not be serving lunches yet, but will adjust the catering and times when we have some idea of numbers attending.  All are welcome, please spread the word. 

 

BAPTISMS

We have a baptism this weekend: Congratulations to Baby Astrid Do and her family

 

DAVID LATIMER RIP

David’s funeral will be on Tuesday August 3^rd at 11.30

Please pray for him and for his family at this time.

 

 

SUNDAY 25^th July, 2021

17^th SUNDAY (B) 

Readings: 2 Kings 4:42-44, Psalm 144, Ephesians 4:1-6 John 6:1-15, 

 

SERVICES FOR WEEK  24^th July – 1^st August 2021  

Sat      24 July           11.00                                      NO CONFESSIONS

                                  18.00                                      Tony Moffat RIP (Morris)

Sun     25 July         17^TH SUNDAY (B)

08.30                                      Priest’s Intention      

                                       10.30                                      Brenda Clarke RIP (Hollis)

            Web – not available but see link below

Tues   27 July          11.30am                                Funeral Mass for Tony Moffat

Weds 28 July           09.30                                      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                     10.00                                 Derek Botterill RIP (Botterill)                      

Fri       30 July         09.30                                      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                    10.00                                      Tony Moffat RIP (Robins)

Sat      31 July        11.00                                      No CONFESSIONS

                               18.00                                      For the Parish           

Sun    1 Aug             18^TH SUNDAY (B)                

         08.30                                      Marie & Jack’s Wedding (Cannon Family)

                                     10.30                                      Ron & Joan Aspeek (Choir)

            Web – available any time   For the Parish

SUNDAY MASS ON THE WEBSITE

As Fr Doug is away this weekend the Mass on our website is from last year, so the readings are from Year B.  Here is the link:

As Fr. Doug is away this week the Mass readings are for the 17th Sunday Year A

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

FINANCES   

Direct Bank Payments to RCAS St John Fisher – Bexley, Sort code 51 70 14, Account 01831763

Please put your name and if you use envelopes, your envelope number, as the code.

            

CATHOLIC NEWSPAPERS

The weekly Catholic newspapers:

Catholic Universe and Catholic Times are no longer available. The publisher has sadly gone out of business.

The Herald can be obtained directly by subscription: Ring 0207 448 3607 or go to http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/subscribe

 

 

I am most grateful to the Franciscan Brothers from Our Lady of the Angels in Erith for saying masses here this weekend. I am sure you will make them very welcome.

 

Our Parish Council met on Sunday to consider how best to move forward following the lifting of legal restrictions on Monday. The Church nationally has issued some guidelines which they ask to be locally interpreted and cautiously applied. In this spirit we are making some initial adjustments and we hope to make further adjustments in the weeks ahead but always with a view to the safety and reassurance of those attending mass. So from now on, in Church we ask that you:

 

·      Continue to wear masks on Sundays unless you are in lots of space or are exempt. You may otherwise, make others feel unsafe. 

·      Continue to cleanse your hands on entry to the Church.

·      Socially distance 1metre. In other words, sit wherever you like but keep a space between yourself and anyone else that is not in your bubble!

·      Follow the usual procedures for Holy Communion this weekend.

·      Follow the usual procedures for the Offertory.

·      Continue to follow the Track and Trace procedures at weekend masses but not weekday mass.

·      The longer Gloria and Creed should now be recited at Weekend masses.

·      Wear masks at weekday masses, ONLY WHERE APPROPRIATE.

·      Hymn books will be reintroduced on Aug 1^st

·      Frequently used non-absorbent “touch points” will be cleansed after mass.

·      The Hall will open after the 10.30 mass on August 8^th for refreshments.

·      Parish Mass books will be reintroduced when it is safe to do so.

 

Enforced self-isolation has caused us difficulties in the celebration of sacraments with our children and young people so I must praise them, their families and our catechists for their patience and flexibility. Last weekend we had another young person confirmed and during the week five more children made their First Holy Communions. One more Confirmation will take place next week for Hannah Hansford. Congratulations to them all.

 

God Bless                                                                                               

 

MEETING PLACE – Great News!

We will be reopening in the Hall for the Meeting Place on Wednesday 28 July – 10-12 for light refreshments. We will not be serving lunches on this first day, but will adjust the catering and times when we have some idea of numbers attending.  All are welcome, please spread the word. 

 

TONY MOFFAT RIP

The Funeral for Tony will be on Tuesday 27 July at 11.30. 

Please pray for him and for his family at this time.

 

DAVID LATIMER RIP

David’s funeral will be on Tuesday August 3^rd at 11.30

Please pray for him and for his family at this time.