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Newsletter Sunday October 9th, 2016

Nuntius

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (C)

Today’s Theme: Thanksgiving

Today we come to give thanks to God and to offer sacrifice to him for having made known to us his salvation and cleansed us from our sins.

 

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday 8th October   9.00 am Alexander and Irena Milanoloski RIP (Mrs Ellsmore)
                                     6.00 pm Dr Elias Coutinho RIP, First Anniversary                                                                 (Sylvia Coutinho)
Sunday 9th October    8.30 am Parishioners
                                   10.30 am Mum and Dad de Groen Family and Friends
                                      (Angela Chard)
Monday 10th October    9.00 am John Haylett RIP (Bridie)
Tuesday 11th October    7.00 pm Private Intention of Marie Sullivan
                                      Followed by Adoration and Our Lady and St Pio’s Prayer Group
Wednesday 12th October    10.00 am Nick Nencini RIP (Paul, Lucy and Louise)
Thursday 13th October    9.00 am Eucharistic Service
Friday 14th October    9.00 am Intentions of Eileen Wheatley (Maureen Fitzpatrick)
Saturday 15th October    9.00 am Intentions of Bernie King (Maureen Fitzpatrick)
                                   6.00 pm Parishioners
Sunday 16th October    8.30 am Joy and Ormond Davies RIP (Carol Anderson)
                                      10.30 am John Jones RIP (McCarthy Family)

ANNIVERSARIES: Fr James Gavigan, Gladys Norman and Bridget Devlin..

PRAY FOR THE SICK: Audrey O’Hara, Christine White, 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, David Shaw, Clare Kent and Tim Bowman.

FEAST DAYS: Monday, St Paulinus of York, Bishop. Tuesday, St John XXIII, Pope. Wednesday, St Wilfrid, Bishop. Thursday, St Edward the Confessor, King. Friday, St Callistus I, Pope and Martyr. Saturday St Teresa of Jesus (of Avila), Virgin and Doctor of the Church.

OFFERTORY: Gift Aid £472.60, Loose £156.25, Total £628.85.
Today’s Second Collection is for CAFOD Fast Day.
Next week’s Retiring Collection is for Bexley Deanery Developing World Group.

ROTAS: Readers: Saturday 6pm Kathy Fogarty. Sunday 8.30am Peter Wilkes; 10.30am Nkem Emeka-Onah. Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6pm Mary Henden (1) Ivan Pereira (2). Sunday 8.30am Peter Hammond (3) Peter Whiffen (4); 10.30am Paul Rowland (5) Kathy Connolly (6) Carole Hughes (7) Patricia McQuaid (8) Eileen Wheatley (9). Collector 8.30am Mass: Mrs M Weeks. Front of Church: Mark Vaz. Typing Newsletter: Graziella Highland. Photocopying Newsletter: Philippa Chaplin. Washing of Purificators: Kathy Connolly. Flower Arranging: Theresa and Sue.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2017: Application forms are now available for the First Holy Communion Programme 2017. The programme is open to children of St John Fisher Parish who are currently in Year 3 or above (age 7 years+). Please see Angela Underwood or Father Christian or email angelacunderwood@aol.com. If you are a new parishioner and/or do not attend Mass at this parish but wish your child to join the programme please speak to Father Christian. Lessons will commence in January 2017. The service will be in June 2017 (date TBC). Further details to follow. Completed forms must be returned no later than 18th December 2016.

OLGA BOWMAN RIP: Tim writes – “I would sincerely like to thank everyone who helped Olga over the years – Fr Christian, Eucharistic Ministers, SVP, home visitors, those befriending her during Sunday coffee, all those greeting her arrival, and all those contributing towards her most beautiful Requiem & Vigil, sending condolences, arranging flowers, and especially Mass offerings. Everyone in the parish was truly wonderful to her – there are no exceptions – and I’ve been overwhelmed! I’ve arranged a mass of thanksgiving to be offered with this intention for Sunday 20-November, and if you don’t see me around, it’s because I’m just about to start walking my 4th Camino de Compostela, this time in Olga’s name!”

CELEBRATION WITH LIAM GRAY – THANK-YOU: Liar and his family would like to say a very big ‘thank-you’ to all parishioners, visitors and helpers who came to his celebration last Sunday on the occasion of his being awarded the Legion d’honneur. They really enjoyed every minute.

THE SVP GROUP would like to say thank you to all parishioners for your very generous giving at our recent collection. The amount raised was £209.93

JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY SEMINARS: The fifth parish seminar will be at 7.30pm on Wednesday 12th October in the parish hall beginning with the DVD talk by the Rev Nicky Gumble, ‘Why and How should I read the Bible?’. Please reserve Wednesday 16th Nov for the final seminar.

PRAYER FOR PRISONERS AND THEIR FAMILIES: God of justice, you are always ready to forgive and restore. God of grace and strength show your mercy on all those whose loved ones struggle to build new lives. God of perfect love and mercy, look on us your children as we seek to build your Kingdom in our communities.

CHRIST THE KING SIXTH FORM COLLEGE OPEN DAYS (Saturdays): Lewisham 15th October; St Mary’s 12th November; Aquinas, 26th November. See Poster in porch for details.

OUR LADY’S FILM EVENING – Our next film evening will be on Wed 2nd November when we will show documentaries on the founder of the Jesuits, St Ignatius of Loyola and on his “co-founder” St Francis Xavier, featuring interviews with world-renowned scholars in the fields of history and theology, as well as stunning scenery from around the world.capture

The films will be shown in St John Fisher Bexley Church Hall, admission is free, light refreshments will be served, bar open and stall selling home-made crafts with a Christmas theme, and all are welcome. Arrivals from 7 pm for 7:30 pm start.

Newsletter Sunday October 2nd, 2016

Nuntius

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our Faith
Faith gives us a new vision of the world. Without it we see only the darker side of life. We are still slaves. It is faith which liberates us and makes us see the Spirit of power and love at work in our lives.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK 1 – 9 OCTOBER 2016

Sat 1 Oct          9am Alan Hyde RIP (Ann, Matthew & Lucy)
                        6pm Fiona, Frances, Dan, Margaret & Daniel Harrington RIP
                        (Eileen Sheehan & Family)
Sun 2 Oct         8.30am Parishioners
                        10.30am Jean-Claude Pontoise RIP (Lyndsay Delpaul)
Mon 3 Oct         9am Peaceful Repose of Kay Gillespie RIP (Bernard & Family)
Tues 4 Oct        7pm Kathleen Bowman: Birthday (Tim Bowman)
                        followed by Adoration and Our Lady & St Pio’s Prayer Group
Wed 5 Oct         10am Sonny Sheehan RIP (Eileen & Family)
Thur 6 Oct         10.30am Requiem Mass for Olga Bowman
Fri 7 Oct         9am Fr Geoffrey Winchester RIP (OLPG)
                        Followed by First Friday Adoration for one hour.
Sat 8 Oct         9am Alexander & Irena Milanoloski RIP (Mrs Ellsmore)
                        6pm Dr Elias Coutinho RIP: 1st Anniversary (Sylvia Coutinho)
Sun 9 Oct        8.30am Parishioners
                        10.30am Mum & Dad de Groen Family & Friends (Angela Chard)

Sick
Audrey O’Hara, Christine White, 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, David Shaw, Clare Kent, Tim Bowman.

Anniversaries
Mona Shaw, Doreen Flanagan, Dick Williams, Patrick Higgins, Blanche Anderson, Anthony Melaugh, Marie Morris, Lance Grainger

Feast Days:  Tues: St Francis of Assisi.  Fri: Our Lady of the Rosary – Memorial, Harvest Fast Day
ROTAS:  Readers: Sat 6pm Christine Hand; Sun 8.30am Doune Robinson; Sun 10.30am John Rayer.   Copying of Newsletter: Mollie Hobson.   Newsletter Typist: Molly Robins. Collection for 8.30am Mass: Mrs L Nencini.   Parishioner Attending To Front of Church on Saturdays: John Stanton.   Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6 pm (1) Rob O’Halloran (2); Sun 8.30am Peter Hammond (3) Peter Whiffen (4); Sun 10.30am Kathy Connolly (5) Marlene Burt (6) Patricia McQuaid (7) Margaret Gillis (8) Dorothy Speed (9). Washing of Purificators: Norma Brooker.  Flower Arranging: Doune and Graziella

OFFERTORY COLLECTION: Sunday 25th September 2016
Offertory – Gift Aid: £314.56; Loose; £205.22; Total £519.78
Retiring Collection – Gift Aid £47.50; Loose £162.43; Total £209.93.
Next week’s second collection is for: CAFOD Fast Dayolga-cut-out

OLGA BOWMAN RIP:   Requiem Mass at 10.30am on Thursday 6th October. If you can stay for the reception afterwards in the hall, for catering reasons, it would help if you could confirm by telephoning/texting Francine after 1.30pm on 07743 974349. Also, there will be a vigil for Olga at 4pm on Wednesday 5th October. All welcome.

 

CELEBRATE WITH LIAM GRAY his award of the Legion d’honneur by the French government as a veteran of the D-Day landings.liam-smaller   Please join us, and members of Liam’s family, after the 1030 Mass this Sunday

Legion d'honneur
Legion d’honneur

Liam was in the Royal Engineers and he and his fellow “sappers” were responsible for putting together and maintaining the Mulberry Harbour which enabled the allied forces to bring ashore much of the equipment and supplies needed to liberate France and eventually end the war. After training on the Isle of Wight Liam’s unit was given the order to prepare for action. He takes up the story:

HARVEST FESTIVAL: On Sunday the 9th October we will be celebrating our Harvest Festival. As usual we are asking for donations of non-perishable items which will be given to the Manna Centre and other local charities. The children may, if they wish, bring their donations to the festival in a box or bag they have decorated themselves with a Harvest theme. The children can then take their gifts to the altar at the offertory.

HARVEST CAKE SALE: The Children’s Liturgy Group will be holding a harvest cake sale on Sunday 9th October after 10.30am mass to raise money for CAFOD. Please help us to make it a success by contributing some cakes. All donations welcome. Thank you for your support.

OUR LADY’S FILM EVENING:film-poster Wed 5th October: Second part of a 2-part movie (featuring a recap) on St Rita of Cascia. Bar open, all welcome. 7pm for 7.30pm start.

CAFOD SPEAKER will be coming to speak to us on the weekend of 8th/9th October at all masses.

THE 32ND ANNUAL NATIONAL ROSARY CRUSADE OF REPARATION to be held on Saturday 8th October. Assemble outside Westminster Cathedral (Victoria Stn). Procession to Brompton Oratory, London SW7 (Sth Kensington Station). Will end approximately 5.15pm (anticipated mass of Sunday at 6.00pm). Please see noticeboard for poster with more details. For information contact: Francis Carey (01494) 729 223, email rosarycrusade@duc-in-altum.co.uk.

APF RED BOXES/MISSIO – Would anyone who has a red APF box, please empty them and put the cash (in larger coins and notes if possible) or cheques paid to St John Fisher Church in an envelope. If anyone hasn’t got a red box you can still give money to the missions by putting in an envelope and putting in the collection. Please write APF, your name and address on the envelope and put in the collection or hand in at the presbytery, so a receipt can be sent to you. Any problems about APF contact Sue Mantle 01322 558965, or e-mail suejmantle@hotmail.com

Newsletter Sunday September 25th, 2016

Nuntius

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Behold The Man!

It is our purple and fine linen, our life of ease and our love of wealth, that is mocked today by Christ, the centre of our celebration, who in the presence of Pilate stood like a Lazarus covered with sores and wounds and spoke up as a witness for the truth.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Saturday 24 Sept             9.00am Eucharistic Service
                                     6.00pm Ruth Smith RIP (Ray & Family)
Sunday 25 Sept            8.30am Parishioners
                                     10.30am Nicole Vousden RIP (Teresa & Ken Stroughair)
Monday 26 Sept             9.00am Wellbeing of John Joseph Adams (Vincent Ignatius Adams)
Tuesday 27 Sept             7.00pm Errol Brodie-Browne RIP (Gloria & Tony Laws)
                                     Followed by Adoration and Our Lady & St Pio’s Prayer Group
Wednesday 28 Sept            10.00am Ruth Smith RIP (Ray & Family)
Thursday 29 Sept             9.00am Eucharistic Service
Friday 30 Sept             9.00am Pat Tobin RIP (Harper Family)
Saturday 1 Oct             9.00am Alan Hyde RIP (Ann, Matthew & Lucy)
                                     6.00pm Fiona, Frances, Dan, Margaret & Daniel Harrington RIP
                                     (Eileen Sheehan & Family)
Sunday 2 Oct             8.30am Parishioners
                                     10.30am Jean-Claude Pontoise RIP (Lindsay Delpaul)

OLGA BOWMAN: Please pray for the repose of the soul of Olga, one of the older members of our parish family, who died during the week.

Olga Bowman RIP
Olga Bowman RIP
She was a well known figure in the parish and in recent years usually attended the 10.30 mass sitting in her wheelchair at the front of the church with her son Tim. Please remember him and all members of her family in your prayers. Requiem Mass 10.30, Thursday 6th October. Reception in hall. All welcome.

Sick:
Audrey O’Hara, Christine White, 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, David Shaw.

Anniversaries:
Alan Hyde, Mary Connolly, Patricia Bridget Desmond, Anthony Gray, Robert Mantle, Ruth Smith

Feast Days:
Mon: St Cosmas & St Damain, Martyrs Tue: St Vincent de Paul, Priest, Memorial Wed: St Wenceslaus, St Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs Thur: St Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels Fri: St Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church Sat: St Thérese of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church

ROTAS:
Readers: Saturday 6pm Carol Anderson,  Sunday 8.30am Angela Gillespie,  10.30am Joseph Ebare.   Copying of Newsletter: John Stanton.  Newsletter Typist: Ruth Powers. Collection for 8.30am Mass: Mrs M Lee.   Parishioner Attending To Front of Church on Saturdays: Paul Rowlands.   Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6 pm Patricia McQuiad (1) Peter Whiffen (2); Sun 8.30am Bridie Haylett (3) Ann Hyde (4) Sun 10.30am John Stanton (5) Eileen Wheatley (6) Carole Hughes (7) Kathy Connolly (8) Dorothy Speed (9).   Washing of Purificators: Patricia McQuaid.   Flower Arranging: Mary Kevan & Mary Jeyaseelan

OFFERTORY COLLECTION:
Sunday 18th September 2016                                Gift aid        Loose         Total
Offertory:                                                                £382.00         £146.09        £528.09
Second Collection: Support of Home Mission    £19.00         £167.61        £186.61
This week’s second collection is for: St Vincent de Paul (SVP)

SEPTEMBER: SVP AWARENESS MONTH: “Lord, help me to make time today to serve you in those who are most in need of encouragement or assistance.” (St Vincent de Paul) Join the SVP and make time for people in need of support.

OUR LADY’S FILM EVENING: Wednesday 5th October. Second part (including a part-one recap) of a deeply inspiring movie on St Rita of Cascia, the patron saint of hopeless situations. Rita, a brave and loyal woman endures immense pain as she loses everything, but finds new hope through a convent of sisters and an inspiring union with Christ. Bar open, all welcome, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start.

CELEBRATE WITH LIAM GRAY his award of the Legion d’honneur by the French government as a veteran of the D-Day landings.liam-smaller   All those able to attend after 10.30am Mass on Sunday 2nd October, please bring a plate to share.

Legion d'honneur
Legion d’honneur
  Please see list in porch.
Liam was in the Royal Engineers and he and his fellow “sappers” were responsible for putting together and maintaining the Mulberry Harbour which enabled the allied forces to bring ashore much of the equipment and supplies needed to liberate France and eventually end the war. After training on the Isle of Wight Liam’s unit was given the order to prepare for action. He takes up the story:

APF RED BOXES/MISSIO: Would anyone who has a red APF box, please empty them and put the cash (in larger coins and notes if possible), or cheques paid to St John Fisher Church in an envelope.   If anyone hasn’t got a red box, you can still give money to the missions by putting in an envelope and putting in the collection.   Please write APF, your name and address on the envelope and put in the collection or hand in at the presbytery, so a receipt can be sent to you.   Any problems about APF please contact Sue Mantle on 01322 558965, or email suemantle@hotmail.com