Newsletter

SUNDAY 17th August 2025,

TWENTIETH SUNDAY Year C

Readings: Jeremiah 38:4-10 Psalm 39, Hebrews 12:1-4, Luke 12:49-53

 

Sat   16th August  17.30     Confessions

 18.00                     Kathy Connolly (Fogarty)

 

Sun 17th August        TWENTIETH SUNDAY Year C 

                            08.30                                                                

10.30               Antony Moffat RIP (Moffat)           

 

Mon 18th August  09.15           Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament  

                            10.00            The Sheehan Family (Sheehan)

 

Tues 19th August  09.15          Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00                   Jane Buhl RIP (Connolly)  

 

Wed 20th August   09.15  Bernard   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00                Michael & Kate Dunning RIP (Wheatley)

 

Fri  22nd August    09.15  Queenship Of Mary   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                            10.00                    Christina Anim RIP (Asaam) 

 

Sat 16th August    17.30   Confessions

18.00              Terry Frogley RIP (Frogley)

 

Sun 17th August        TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY Year C 

                            08.30                    Fr George Torre RIP (Foundation)              

10.30                   William Dawson Asaam RIP (Asaam)                  

Please join us in the Hall for refreshments after the 10.30 mass.

 

LIVE STREAMING OF MASSES ON THE WEBSITE

All masses are streamed via the link:

Recordings are available. The Sunday sermon is also in print on the website.

 

MASS INTENTIONS

You are invited to ask for masses to be offered for your intentions. Please use the envelopes in the foyer to indicate the intention and to enclose a mass offering. Give them to Fr Doug or post them through the presbytery door.

 

FINANCES       

Many thanks for your offertory collection                                                 £ 1015.15 

Bank Payments to RCAS Bexley, Sort code 51 70 14, Account 01831763

Card Payment: Machine located in the foyer.

Gift Aid Please join the GIFT AID scheme – Forms available in the foyer. 

         

OUR PARISH HALL:  Our hall is available for hire. Please email bexley@rcaos.org.uk at ANY time and our secretary will get back to you. Prices: £35 per hour on weekdays, £40 per hour at weekends

 

Newsletter: Please copy notices to Fr Doug by the previous Wednesday

 

Dear Parishioners,

Welcome to the family and friends of Jack McAlpine who are here today (Sunday) for Jack’s Confirmation into full membership of the Church. It is a happy occasion for us all.

                        God Bless,                                Fr Doug 

 

JANE BUHL RIP

Please pray for Jane, (Joan Aspeek’s daughter) who died on Thursday

 

CONGRATULATIONS

Jack McAlpine is to be received into the Church at 10.30 Mass this Sunday. We offer a warm welcome.

 

LIVE SIMPLY

On the evening of Friday 5th September, we will be concluding our Parish Live Simply Campaign. An official from CAFOD will be presenting the parish with an award. We will then be enjoying some social time and view a film together. All are welcome.

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY  

The Children’s Liturgy Group will resume on Sunday 7th September 2025.  If you enjoy supporting children and want to give something back to the church community please consider volunteering as a Children’s Liturgy catechist.  More info from Father Doug or Angela Underwood. 

 

SANCTUARY REFLECTION DAYS

My Soul Rests – 23rd August 11 to 3pm – Rest and rejuvenate, refresh the spirit and reflect God’s love to all.  To book: sanctuaryakwaaba@gmail.com or call/ text 07977 978536

 

MARCH FOR LIFE UK 

Join the march on Saturday 6th Sept in London! The right to life underpins every other right we have and without it every other right is rendered meaningless. Abortion denies the most vulnerable in our society their most basic right, the right to life, which is why this year’s theme is ‘Human Rights for All Humans’. Unite with thousands of others at this family-friendly event where we recognise the value of life from conception and stand up for all those who have been impacted by abortion. Find out more at marchforlife.co.uk or email info@marchforlife.co.uk

 

THE ARCHBISHOP’S CERTIFICATE: 

A lifechanging opportunity for those who desire to know Jesus more intimately.

The Archbishop’s Certificate is a two-year online course for all in Southwark and beyond who wish to understand their faith more profoundly and be able to share it with confidence and joy. The course will commence on 18 October 2025 and the cost will be £400 per year. For registration and further details: https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/archcert 

 

CATHOLIC CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES begins in November 2025.

The CCRS is an internationally recognised qualification that provides participants with an understanding of the teachings of the Catholic faith. It enhances the understanding that education within the Church is a life-long process leading to greater intimacy with Jesus Christ.  This course presents the foundational teachings of the Church in a manner that is captivating, inspiring, and applicable.  Participants will be equipped to make informed and practical contributions to their chosen field of ministry within the Church. Visit aec.rcaos.org.uk/ccrs for further information. 

 

Newsletter

SUNDAY 10th August 2025

NINETEENTH SUNDAY Year C

Readings: Wisdom 18:6-9 Psalm 32, Hebrews 11:1-19, Luke 12:32-48

 

Sat  9th August      17.30 Confessions

  18.00                     Bernadette Willoughby RIP (Wood)

 

Sun        10th August    NINETEENTH SUNDAY Year C 

                             08.30                   Lawrence Oliver RIP (Cannon)                             

  10.30                   Danny Lyons RIP (Lyons)              

 

Mon  11th August 09.15 Clare   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00                Bernadette Dowswell

 

Tues 12th August  09.15           Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00                    Harrington Family RIP (Sheehan) 

 

Wed  13th August  09.15               Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00                  John Hollis (Gillis)

 

Fri     15th August  09.15  ASSUMPTION  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                             10.00                  Suzanne Dowding (Bowman)

                             19.30                  For the Parish

 

Sat    16th August  17.30             Confessions

 18.00                  Kathy Connolly (Fogarty)

 

Sun     17th August    TWENTIETH SUNDAY Year C 

                             08.30                                                                          

 10.30                  Antony Moffat RIP (Moffat)                

 

Please join us in the Hall for refreshments after the 10.30 mass.           

 

LIVE STREAMING OF MASSES ON THE WEBSITE

All masses are streamed via the link:

Recordings are available. The Sunday sermon is also in print on the website.

 

MASS INTENTIONS:  You are invited to ask for masses to be offered for your intentions. Please use the envelopes in the foyer to indicate the intention and to enclose a mass offering. Give them to Fr Doug or post them through the presbytery door.

 

FINANCES   

Many thanks for your offertory collection.                              £ 920.46        

Bank Payments to RCAS Bexley, Sort code 51 70 14, Account 01831763

Card Payment: Machine located in the foyer.

Gift Aid Please join the GIFT AID scheme – Forms available in the foyer. 

            

OUR PARISH HALL

Our hall is available for hire. Please email bexley@rcaos.org.uk at ANY time and our secretary will get back to you. Prices: £35 per hour on weekdays, £40 per hour at weekends

 

Newsletter: Please copy notices to Fr Doug by the previous Wednesday

 

Dear Parishioners,

The Feast of THE ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY is on Friday. It is a Holy day of Obligation.

          God Bless,                                                Fr Doug 

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY  

The Children’s Liturgy Group will resume on Sunday 7th September 2025.  If you enjoy supporting children and want to give something back to the church community please consider volunteering as a Children’s Liturgy catechist.  More info from Father Doug or Angela Underwood. 

 

SANCTUARY REFLECTION DAYS

My Soul Rests – 23rd August 11 to 3pm – Rest and rejuvenate, refresh the spirit and reflect God’s love to all.  To book: sanctuaryakwaaba@gmail.com or call/ text 07977 978536

 

LONDON CATHOLIC SOCIAL GROUP 

We are a social group for adults over 30. We are from across London. We organise our own events and promote Catholic social and faith events. We host a Monthly Social. The next one is:

Saturday,16th August at 7pm at The Peacock, Angel. Contact us on Facebook, WhatsApp via Brendan on 07425549408 or londonswcatholicsocial@gmail.com 

Coming up:   Sunday 7th September, Epping Forest Walk.

Sunday 14th September,  Capital Ring Walk, Section 13.

Sunday 21st September, Mass and walk in aid of the Comboni Sisters.

 

THE ARCHBISHOP’S CERTIFICATE: 

A lifechanging opportunity for those who desire to know Jesus more intimately.

The Archbishop’s Certificate is a two-year online course for all in Southwark and beyond who wish to understand their faith more profoundly and be able to share it with confidence and joy. The course will commence on 18 October 2025 and the cost will be £400 per year. For registration and further details: https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/archcert 

 

CATHOLIC CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES begins in November 2025.

The CCRS is an internationally recognised qualification that provides participants with an understanding of the teachings of the Catholic faith. It enhances the understanding that education within the Church is a life-long process leading to greater intimacy with Jesus Christ.  This course presents the foundational teachings of the Church in a manner that is captivating, inspiring, and applicable.  Participants will be equipped to make informed and practical contributions to their chosen field of ministry within the Church. Visit aec.rcaos.org.uk/ccrs for further information. 

 

VOCATIONS DAY CELEBRATION with Marian Consecration 

On Sunday, 17th August 2025 at St Thomas More, Bostall Park,420a Long Lane DA7 5JW 

Thanksgiving & Marian Consecration begins at 11:00am Mass (with Gospel Music)

·      Celebration of Priestly, Religious Profession or Wedding Anniversaries: Couples should send names to WhatsApp no. 07424269423 or email vocationpromotersGLAP@gmail.com)

·      Speeches on Marriage, Priestly and Consecrated life 

·      Entertainment and Refreshments 

We celebrate our vocations at the feet of Mary who was at the wedding at Cana, who was a follower of her son and who was in the Upper Room when the Apostles received the Holy Spirit.

More details: Fr Innocent Ezeonyeasi 07424 269423 or Adamma Oguh 07957 211056

Newsletter

SUNDAY 3rd August 2025

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY Year C

Readings: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2:21-23 Psalm 89, Colossians 3:1-11, Luke 12:13-21

 

Sat  2nd August   17.30 Confessions

                           18.00               Holy Souls (Jeyaseelan)

 

Sun 3rd August         EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY Year C 

                            08.30                    John Potter RIP (Cannon)                            

                           10.30                   Jane Buhl (Aspeek)            

 

Mon 4th August   09.15 John Vianney  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                           10.00                   Andrew Vedanayagam RIP (Saatchi)

 

Tues  5th August  09.15 Mary, Martha     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                           10.00 & Lazarus     Sonny Sheehan & Colette Hunt RIP (Sheehan) 

 

Wed 6th August  09.15 Transfiguration   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                           10.00                                    Eileen & John Hollis (Hughes)

 

Fri    8th August   09.15  Dominic            Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                         10.00   Patrick & Mary Sheehan, and Dan & Julia Harrington RIP (Sheehan)

 

Sat  9th August   17.30          Confessions

       18.00                             Bernadette Willoughby RIP (Wood)

 

Sun  10th August        NINETEENTH SUNDAY Year C 

                          08.30                            Lawrence Oliver RIP (Cannon)                    

       10.30                             Danny Lyons RIP (Lyons)          

Please join us in the Hall for refreshments after the 10.30 mass.          

 

LIVE STREAMING OF MASSES ON THE WEBSITE

All masses are streamed, view via the link:

Recordings are available. The Sunday sermon is also in print on the website.

 

MASS INTENTIONS

You are invited to ask for masses to be offered for your intentions. Please use the envelopes in the foyer to indicate the intention and to enclose a mass offering. Give them to Fr Doug or post them through the presbytery door.

 

FINANCES       

Many thanks for your offertory collection                   £ 825.76   

Bank Payments to RCAS Bexley, Sort code 51 70 14, Account 01831763

Card Payment: Machine located in the foyer.

Gift Aid Please join the GIFT AID scheme – Forms available in the foyer. 

         

OUR PARISH HALL:  Our hall is available for hire. Please email bexley@rcaos.org.uk at ANY time and our secretary will get back to you. Prices: £35 per hour on weekdays, £40 per hour at weekends

 

Newsletter: Please copy notices to Fr Doug by the previous Wednesday

 

Dear Parishioners,

The gospel this Sunday does make us mindful of our stewardship of all that God invests in us. It might be a good time to consider whether we can do more for others and in particular, whether we can do more in the parish. Over the past few years our weekly collection has declined. Can we increase our contribution a little? The newsletter has several elements to it. Could someone assist in the compilation. Laundering the cloths used at mass used to be shared by several, now just one or two. The grounds need a lot of maintenance. A few people do “their bit”, Could anyone spare a little time to help as well? … And there’s always more! 

God Bless,                                Fr Doug 

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY:  The Children’s Liturgy Group will be taking a break for the summer from Sunday 27th July and will resume on Sunday 7th September 2025. Thank you to our wonderful team of catechists for their help and support teaching the gospel each Sunday to the children of our parish. We are always looking for new people to join our team. If you enjoy supporting children and want to give something back to the church community please consider volunteering as a Children’s Liturgy catechist.  Please speak to Father Doug or Angela Underwood for more information. 

Wishing all of you a safe and happy summer holiday. 

 

GIFT AID:  Anyone still requiring a statement of Gift Aid contributions, please email thingy2@virginmedia.com, Planned Giving Box numbers 85, 213 and 226: We have erroneous email addresses for you. 

 

SANCTUARY REFLECTION DAYS:  My Soul Rests – 23rd August 11 to 3pm – Rest and rejuvenate, refresh the spirit and reflect God’s love to all.  To book: sanctuaryakwaaba@gmail.com or call/ text 07977 978536

 

THE ARCHBISHOP’S CERTIFICATE: 

A lifechanging opportunity for those who desire to know Jesus more intimately.

The Archbishop’s Certificate is a two-year online course for all in Southwark and beyond who wish to understand their faith more profoundly and be able to share it with confidence and joy. The course will commence on 18 October 2025 and the cost will be £400 per year. For registration and further details: https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/archcert  

CATHOLIC CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES begins in November 2025.

The CCRS is an internationally recognised qualification that provides participants with an understanding of the teachings of the Catholic faith. It enhances the understanding that education within the Church is a life-long process leading to greater intimacy with Jesus Christ.  This course presents the foundational teachings of the Church in a manner that is captivating, inspiring, and applicable.  Participants will be equipped to make informed and practical contributions to their chosen field of ministry within the Church. Visit aec.rcaos.org.uk/ccrs for further information. 

 

VOCATIONS DAY CELEBRATION with Marian Consecration 

On Sunday, 17th August 2025 at St Thomas More, Bostall Park,420a Long Lane DA7 5JW 

Thanksgiving & Marian Consecration begins at 11:00am Mass (with Gospel Music)

·      Celebration of Priestly, Religious Profession or Wedding Anniversaries: Couples should send names to WhatsApp no. 07424269423 or email vocationpromotersGLAP@gmail.com)

·      Speeches on Marriage, Priestly and Consecrated life 

·      Entertainment and Refreshments 

We celebrate our vocations at the feet of Mary who was at the wedding at Cana, who was a follower of her son and who was in the Upper Room when the Apostles received the Holy Spirit.

More details: Fr Innocent Ezeonyeasi 07424 269423 or Adamma Oguh 07957 211056