SUNDAY 18^th July, 2021 

16^th SUNDAY (B) 

Readings: Jeremiah 23:2-6, Psalm 23, Ephesians 2:13-18, Mark 6:30-34

 

SERVICES FOR WEEK  17^th – 25^th July 2021  

Sat      17 July        11.00                                      Confessions

                               18.00  Confirmation           Christine Hand RIP (Asaam)

Sun     18 July         16^TH SUNDAY (B)

                              08.30                                For the Parish           

                                    10.30  1^stHoly Communion  William Dawson-Asaam RIP (Asaam  

                Web – available anytime    Mary Scott RIP (Moynihan)

Tues   20 July       12noon                            Funeral Mass for Iris Keefe

                              18.30                                First Holy Communions

Weds 21 July         09.30  St Lawrence                   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                              10.00                                Tony Frake (Morris)             

Fri       23 July        09.30  St Bridget                       Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                              10.00                                Sylvia Hams (Frake)

Sat      24 July       18.00                                Tony Moffat RIP (Morris)    

Sun    25 July          17^TH SUNDAY (B)                

        08.30                                  Priest’s Intention

                                    10.30                                  Brenda Clarke RIP (Asaam)

            Web – not available

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 weekly Catholic newspapers:

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

 

The so called “Freedom Day” is nearly here. We wish, under the diocese’s direction, to make some cautious adjustments at first and our parish council is meeting this Sunday to agree the path ahead, STEP by STEP. More of their decisions to follow.

But for now, from Monday onwards:

Social distancing of 1m between “bubbles”

Please wear masks on Sundays unless you are in a good deal of space. 

Masks no longer compulsory for our usual weekday masses. There is enough space.

Track and Trace remains

Arrangements for Holy Communion remain.

Arrangements for Offertory remain.

Singing can begin again. Hymn books can be used once each weekend.

Please use cleansing liquid on entry to Church.

Only frequently used touch points will be cleansed after each mass.

 

We were all blessed last weekend with Confirmations and First Holy Communions. One more Confirmation on Saturday evening with one delayed due to Covid isolation, and five more First Holy Communions to take place on Tuesday, again following compulsory isolations from school. 

 

God Bless 

                                                                   

 

CONFIRMATION

This Saturday evening in mass we will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation

with:  Cara Bannister. Congratulations!

 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 

On Tuesday we celebrate Holy Communion for the first time with  

Dylan McDermott, Dawn Monteiro, Heidi and James Nunn and Alexander Sanft.

            

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. 

 

IRIS KEEFE RIP 

The Funeral for Iris will be on Tuesday 20 July at 12.00. 

Please pray for her and for her family at this time.

 

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

The Funeral for David will be on Tuesday 03 August at 11.30. 

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

Please print off this newsletter, using the screenshots below, and post it through the door of any parishioner you know without electronic access and make sure everyone feels okay and feels connected.

 

 

SUNDAY 11^th July, 2021

15^th SUNDAY (B) 

Readings: Amos 7:12-15, Psalm 84, Ephesians 1:3-14, Mark 6:7-13

 

SERVICES FOR WEEK  10^th – 18^th July 2021  

Sat      10 July           11.00                 Confessions

                                  18.00  Confirmations         Dr Dick McCarthy RIP (Anna)

Sun     11 July         15^TH SUNDAY (B)

08.30                                   Fr Tim Finigan (Jones)        

                                       10.30  1^stHoly Communion  Joseph Scanlon RIP (Henry)

            Web – available anytime    For the Parish

Tues   13 July           09.30  St Mildred                      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                                 10.00                                 Tony Moffat RIP (OLPG)

Weds 14 July           09.30                                      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

10.00                                   Iris Keefe RIP (M. Fitzpatrick)                    

Fri       16 July          09.30  Our Lady of Mt.Carmel      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                                10.00                                   Elizabeth Padayachee RIP (Hobson)

Sat      17 July           11.00                Confessions

                                    18.00  Confirmations     Christine Hand RIP (Asaam)         

Sun    18 July          16^TH SUNDAY (B)                

            08.30                                  For the Parish

                                         10.30  1^stHoly Communion  William Dawson-Asaam RIP (Asaam)

            Web – available anytime    Mary Scott RIP (Moynihan)

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.

 

Second Collection:            This week:  Apostleship of the Sea

            

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

 

Dear Parishioners,

It’s great to be back, and what a weekend for our parish it is, with First Holy Communions and Confirmations for our children and young people. We keep them in our prayers.

Sad and difficult times though, for the families of Iris Keefe, Tony Moffat and David Latimer. (See below). We keep them in our prayers too.

God Bless 

Fr Doug

 

CONFIRMATION

This Saturday evening in mass we will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with:

Cheluchi Igboehwu, Nnenna Igboehwu, Kate Montgommery and Leah Ryan. This is a great occasion for them, their families, our parish and for the whole Church. God’s Spirit is among us!

Next week there will be two further Confirmations. At this time the Archbishop has asked Fr Doug to confer the Sacrament. The parish are most grateful to their catechists.

 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 

On Sunday we will be celebrating Holy Communion for the first time with some of:

Iliya Dean, Alfred Edwards, Danielo Ippolito, Dylan McDermott, Archie McMullen, Dawn Monteiro, , Alexander Sanft, Gabriellus Spietinis, Anayah Springer Diamantino and Yannick Springer Diamantino. Sadly some of these children are isolating and will defer till next weekend. Again, this is a great celebration for us all and a sign of God’s activity in our midst. We are so grateful to the catechists with this group too.

Next week there will be two more children approaching the altar.                

 

SEA SUNDAY

This week is Sea Sunday, when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. There will be a second collection for Stella Maris (the Apostleship of the Sea), which supports seafarers both practically and spiritually. For an appeal talk from Bishop Paul Mason, and a video showing some of what Stella Maris does, please visit http://www.stellamaris.org.uk/SeaSunday. If you want to donate online go to http://www.stellamaris.org.uk/donate or you can text ‘SEA’ to 70460 to donate £5. 

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. 

 

IRIS KEEFE RIP 

The Funeral for Iris will be on Tuesday 20 July at 12.00. 

Please pray for her and for her family at this time.

 

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

We are further saddened by the death of David Latimer after a long illness. His funeral arrangements have yet to be confirmed, but again, please pray for him and for his family

 

MASS IN CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE – OCT 9^TH  AT ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL

If you are celebrating your 1^st/10^th/25^th/40^th/50^th/60^th + wedding anniversary this year, please apply as soon as possible.  Get in touch with us at mflse@rcaos.org.uk so you can receive an invitation from the Archbishop. Spaces are limited.

Please state your names, e.g. John and Mary Smith, your address, the anniversary you are celebrating and that you are from Bexley Parish.

Please print off this newsletter, using the screenshots below, and post it through the door of any parishioner you know without electronic access and make sure everyone feels okay and feels connected.

SUNDAY 4^th July, 2021

14^th SUNDAY 

Readings: Ezekiel 2:2-5, Psalm 122, 2Cor 12:7-10, Mark 6:1-6

 

SERVICES FOR WEEK  3^rd – 11^th July 2021  

Sat      3 July                                                             NO CONFESSIONS

                                18.00                                      Bernadette Willoughby RIP (Wood)

Sun     4 July           14^TH SUNDAY (B)

08.30                                      Private Intention       

                                       10.30                                      Ray Smith RIP (Smith)

            Web – not available                   

Tues   6 July              09.30                                      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                                  10.00                                      Holy Souls

Weds 7 July              09.30                                      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                       10.00                                      Les Connor RIP (D’Cruyse)                       

Fri       9 July              09.30                                      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                       10.00                                      Tony Moffat RIP (M Fitzpatrick)

Sat      10 July           11.00                                      Confessions

                                  18.00                                      Dr Dick McCarthy RIP (Anna)        

Sun    11 July          15^TH SUNDAY (B)                

            08.30                                      Recovery Fr Tim Finigan (Jones)

                                          10.30                                      Joseph Scanlon RIP (Henry)

            Web – available anytime    For the Parish

SUNDAY MASS ON THE WEBSITE

As Fr Doug is taking a break there is no new video this week, however, you can watch the Mass of the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year A by clicking on this link: 

 

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.

 

Second Collection:            This week:  St. Columban Missionary Society

Next Week: Apostleship of the Sea

            

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

 

Special Announcement

Sadly, we announce the death of two of our long serving parishioners Iris Keefe RIP and Tony Moffat RIP.

Please remember them and their families in your prayers.

Funeral arrangements have yet to be confirmed.

Dear Parishioners,

Greetings from Ireland, I hope!

 

And welcome to Father Patrick O’Beirne who is here this weekend to appeal on behalf of the Columban Missionary Society:

Fr Patrick hopes to:

• Raise awareness of our missionary vocation
• Encourage people to be more involved in the missionary work of the Church
• Thank the loyal supporters of the society
• Seek greater support for the missionary magazine, “The Far East”
• Take a second collection in support of the Mission

 

First Holy Communion and Confirmation – First Communions will be on Sunday 11^th July and Confirmations will be on 10^th and 17^th July.

These celebrations are special to the individuals involved but to all of us too. Please pray for the children and young people involved, for their families and for their catechists.

 

                                    God Bless  

                                                              Fr Doug

 

MASS IN CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE – OCT 9^TH  AT ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL

If you are celebrating your 1^st/10^th/25^th/40^th/50^th/60^th + wedding anniversary this year, please apply as soon as possible.  Get in touch with us at mflse@rcaos.org.uk so you can receive an invitation from the Archbishop. Spaces are limited.

Please state your names, e.g. John and Mary Smith, your address, the anniversary you are celebrating and that you are from Bexley Parish.

 

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT: BUILDING A BETTER MARRIAGE – MFL SOUTHWARK
An online ‘Building a Better Marriage’ opportunity is being held on Saturday 10 July 2021 between 9 am -1 pm.   The course offered means that participants can attend from the comfort of their own home and there is no group sharing.

For further information contact Carole: Tel: 07983 524 727 or email: mflkent@rcaos.org.uk

MFL BEREAVEMENT “GRIEF AND LOSS, HOPE IN CHRIST” RETREAT WEEKEND.
Aylesford Priory 8th – 10th October 2021. – This is an opportunity for those who have lost a loved one through death.  It is a time to mourn and share with others. For more information, please contact the Retreat House: 01622 717272 or email enquiry@thefriars.org.uk

Sea Sunday

Next week is Sea Sunday, when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. There will be a second collection for Stella Maris (the Apostleship of the Sea), the official maritime welfare agency of the Catholic Church. For an appeal talk from Bishop Paul Mason, and a video showing some of what Stella Maris does, please visit http://www.stellamaris.org.uk/SeaSunday . To donate and for more information, please visit: http://www.stellamaris.org.uk/donate or text ‘SEA’ to 70460 to donate £5. Stella Maris is dependent on voluntary donations, so please give generously. Thank you. 

Envelopes will be available in the church porch to be picked up this Sunday so you can complete the Gift Aid information at home and return on Sea Sunday 11 July. 

 

Please print off this newsletter, using the screenshots below,  and post it through the door of any parishioner you know without electronic access and make sure everyone feels okay and feels connected.