Category: Weekly Newsletter

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (C)

First Reading: 1 Samuel 26: 2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23, Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15: 45-49,  Gospel: Luke 6: 27-38

CLICK ABOVE TO HEAR Fr DOUG’S SERMON

Today’s Theme: The Love of Our Father

God’s love is so overwhelming, he knows us totally, however hateful, sinful and unworthy we are. There is no way to express this love in our own lives except by modelling ourselves on Christ, the heavenly man, and loving our enemies as he loves them. It is then that we are most like our Father in heaven.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Please note the new time for weekday mass is 10am

Saturday 23^rd February    10.00 am        Patrick Wilkes RIP (Peter and Ann)
                                       6.00 pm        Pearse Kilcullen RIP (Kilkullens)

Sunday 24^th February        8.30 am        Gillian Gambon RIP (Kate Kennedy)

 10.30 am Natividad Roma Iligan RIP (Nenen, Ron and Family)

Monday 25^th February      9.30 am       Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 am     Mervyn Quinlan RIP (Bridie Haylett)

Tuesday 26^th February      7.00 pm       Intentions of Dorothy Speed (The Choir)

                                                 Exposition and Our Lady’s and St Pio’s Prayer Group

Wed 27^th February            9.30 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                                       10.00 am      Geoff and Kate Hinton RIP (Eileen Wheatley & Family)

Thursday 28^th February    9.00 am        Eucharistic Service

Friday 1^st March               9.30 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 am      Terry Frogley RIP (Margaret and Family)

Saturday 2^nd March          10.00 am      Jimmy O’Brien RIP (John and Eileen Stanton)

                                       6.00 pm        Intentions of Hazel Straughn (Oonagh Wood)

Sunday 3^rd March    8.30 am Parishioners

                                      10.30 am        Hazel Mary Birch RIP (Geoff)

 

Reconciliation Times: Saturday 10.30am (following Mass) and Saturday 5.30pm (before Mass). 

ANNIVERSARIES: Ginger Smerdon, Teresa Mary Watts, Alice Stanton, Terry Pooley, Joan Gilby, Monsignor Patrick Keaveny, Olive Burns, Margie Watt, Geoff Bignall.

FEAST DAYS: Monday, St Ethelbert, King. Wednesday, St Anne Line, Blessed Mark Barkworth and Blessed Roger Filcock, martyrs. Friday, St David, Bishop, Patron of Wales.

PRAY FOR THE SICK: Christine White, Kevin Harper, Ed Jones,  John Bird, Gail Noel, Chris Neal,  Tony Speed, Geoffrey Hildebrand, John Underwood, Mary Stubbs, John Harrington, Norma Brooker, Nina Szredski,  Eileen Weald, Maureen Fitzpatrick, Eric and Iris May,  Gracie Maddox, Anne Hastings, Tom Barrett, Timmy Lenihan, John Clarey, Tess Truman, Anne Comiskey, Irene Gannaway, David Collison, George Waller, Ray Smith, Tommy Otte, Sr Angela, Marion Hams, Leigh Richards, Mary Hamilton, Paddy Medhurst, Peter Hogg and Christine Brown.

OFFERTORY: Gift Aid £411.99, Loose £230.48, Total £642.47. Second Collection for Racial Justice, Gift Aid £20.10, Loose £169.35, Total £189.45.  Next week’s Second Collection is for Poor Parishes.

ROTAS: Readers: Saturday 6pm Peter Harris. Sunday 8.30am Doune Robinson; 10.30am Joseph Ebare. Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6pm Kathy. Sunday 8.30am Peter W. 10.30am Carole, Marlene, Patricia, Dorothy, Paul (Host). Collector 8.30am Mass: Mrs M Lee. Front of Church: John Stanton.  Typing Newsletter: Graziella Highland. Photocopying Newsletter: Calen Delpaul. Washing of Purificators: Alvira. Flower Arranging: Sue and Graziella.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER, 10.30am Friday 1st March at St Mary’s Church, High Street, Bexley. The World Day of Prayer is an international inter-church organisation which enables us to hear the thoughts of women from all parts of the world. This year the service is prepared by the women of Slovenia. All the Bexley churches are taking part. Please join us if you can.

BEXLEY DEANERY DEVELOPING WORLD GROUP: Thank you for your kind donation of £134.72 on Sunday 10th February. Your generosity has enabled us to complete five projects. These range from assisting a parish priest with eight very poor communities, to helping to buy sewing machines for students to learn how to sew. If you require any further information please contact our Parish Representative, Maria Ward, on 01322 555553 or 0780 2623571.

PARISH ANNUAL MEETING will be held after the 10.30 Mass at about 12.30 on Sunday 3rd March. Please make every effort to come and hear about the past year and what the future can hold for the parish. All are welcome … and the bar will be open!!

TERESA FAN RIP, FUNERAL MASS Tuesday 5th March 2019: 11.00am Funeral Mass followed by burial at Kemnal Park Cemetery. Party Reception at the Boathouse, Danson Park. For catering purposes please contact Frederick, Adelina and family. Email: fredfan888@gmail.com or text on 07879 883888

THE PASSION NARRATIVES with Denis McBride: Saturday 9th March, 10.30am-3.00pm in the Parish Hall, St Stephen’s Church, Welling. This is a wonderful opportunity to prepare for Lent. Please bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided.

CHRISTINE HAND RIP: Sadly we have heard that Christine died on Thursday 21st February. Please remember her and her family in your prayers. Funeral details to follow

GARDENER: RHS qualified, fully insured. Phone Andy on 07535 884852.

FILM EVENINGS: Wednesday 13th March, Part 1 of a movie on St Philip Neri (Part 2 on Wednesday 20th March). Wednesday 27th March, movie on The Camino de Compostela. For all events bar open, charity stall, admission free, all welcome. 7pm for 7.30pm starts.

 

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our Trust In The Lord

Nothing in this world can rob us of our peace of mind and interior joy,
because our trust is not in man, but in the crucified and risen Christ

First Reading: Jeremiah 17:5 – 8 Second Reading: Corinthians 15:12. 16 – 20 Gospel: Luke 6:17. 20 – 26

Click above to hear Fr Doug’s sermon.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK 16 – 24 FEBRUARY 2019
Please note the new time for weekday masses is 10:00am

Saturday 16 Feb    10:00am Holy Souls
6:00pm Philip Joyce RIP (Pat & Derek Liddiard)

Sunday 17 Feb    8:30am John Dunne RIP (Rory, Mark & Families)
10:30am Marjorie Watt RIP (Tony Frake)

Monday 18 Feb    9:30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10:00am Maria Nucera RIP (Graziella & Family)

Tuesday 19 Feb    7:00pm Intentions of Sophie van Leewen (Tim Bowman)
Followed by Exposition + Our Lady & St Pio’s Prayer Group

Wed 20 Feb    9:30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10:00am Sonny Sheehan RIP (Eileen & Family)

Thursday 21 Feb    9:00am Eucharistic Service

Friday 22 Feb    9:30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10:00am In Thanksgiving for 50 Years (Mary & Vincent J)

Saturday 23 Feb    10:00am Patrick Wilkes RIP (Peter & Ann)
6:00pm Pearse Kilcullen RIP (Kilcullens)

Sunday 24 Feb    8:30am Gillian Gambon RIP (Kate Kennedy)
10:30am Natividad Roma Iligan RIP (Nenen, Ron & Family)

Reconciliation Times: Sat 10.30am (following Mass) and Sat 5.30pm (before Mass).

Prayers for the Sick: Christine White, Kevin Harper, Ed Jones, John Bird, Gail Noel, Chris Neal, Tony Speed, Geoffrey Hildebrand, John Underwood, Mary Stubbs, John Harrington, Norma Brooker, Nina Szredski, Eileen Weald, Maureen Fitzpatrick, Eric & Iris May, Gracie Maddox, Anne Hastings, Tom Barrett, Timmy Lenihan, John Clarey, Tess Truman, Anne Comiskey, Irene Gannaway, David Collison, George Waller, Ray Smith, Tommy Otte, Christine Hand, Sr Angela, Marion Hams, Leigh Richards, Mary Hamilton, Paddy Medhurst, Peter Hogg, Christine Brown.

Anniversaries: Regina Rajanayagam, Stephen Farquar, Colin Littlejohn, James Bassett, Veronica Anne Moffat, Patrick Feeney, Margaret Bird.

Feast Days: Thurs: St Peter Damian, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Fri: The Chair of St Peter the Apostle, Feast Sat: St Polycarp, Bishop & Martyr

ROTAS: (16 – 17) Readers: Saturday 6:00pm Carol Anderson, Sunday 8:30am Bridie Haylett, 10:30am Katherine Bernarte.   Copying of Newsletter: Mollie Hobson.   Newsletter Typist: Molly Robins.   Collection for 8:30am Mass: Mr V Jeyaseelan.   Parishioner Attending to Front of Church on Saturdays: Paul Rowlands.   Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6:00pm Peter W, Sun 8:30am Ann Hyde, Sun 10:30am Kathy, Mary H, Volunteer, Paul, Rob.   Washing of Purificators: Molly.   Flower Arranging: Mary Jeyaseelan & Doune Robinson.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION: Sunday 11th February 2019
Gift Aid: £427.66 Loose: £219.89 Total: £647.55
Retiring collection for Bexley Deanery Developing World Group : £134.72
This week’s 2nd collection is for Racial Justice.

PARISH ANNUAL MEETING: Will be held after the 10:30am Mass at about 12:30pm on Sunday 3rd March 2019. Please make every effort to come and hear about the past year and what the future can hold for the Parish. All are welcome and the Bar will be open. Many thanks, Carol Anderson

OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM STATUE: Will visit St George’s Cathedral, Southwark from 21 – 23 February 2019. Please see noticeboard for details.

PARISH EVENT: A date for your diary. You will be pleased to know another Parish Quiz Night is being planned for Saturday 6th April 2019. More information and ticket availability will follow.

HOW ARE YOU PREPARING FOR LENT AND EASTER? Churches Together in Old Bexley warmly welcome you to all or one of our events.
A Creative and Reflective Quiet Morning to Prepare for Lent, St Barnabas, 6 Tile Kiln Lane, Joydens Wood, DA5 2BB, Saturday 2 March, 9:30 – 12:30, to book a place, contact judyfrench65@gmail.com (poster in porch).
A five-week Lent Course following Churches Together in Britain and Ireland’s Mystery of God which seeks to rediscover what it is that draws us so deeply in our search for God and His salvation. Led by Bexley clergy each Tuesday morning from 12 March 2019, 10:00am for 10:30am start, Baldwyns Park Baptist Church, Dartford Road, DA5 2AY and every Thursday evening from 14 March, 7:00pm for 7:30pm start, URC Bexley, Hurst Road, DA5 3JN. Come for one session or all five. Course booklet free download from ctbi.org.uk/lent, at each session, or from Kathy Fogarthy.
Good Friday Stations of the Cross, 12 noon – follow in the footsteps of and pray with Christ. Hosted by St James Blendon, Bladindon Drive, DA5 3BP.
Easter Sunday, Dawn Service, St James North Cray, 3 Holt Close, North Cray Road, DA14 5EQ

SAFEGUARDING OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR: We are looking for an office administrator to join our Safeguarding team in SE1. This is a full-time job (0900 – 1700 Monday to Friday) and is offered initially on a 12 month fixed term contract. The key areas of work are administration of the DBS Disclosure application process, maintenance of national and local databases, administrative support to the Safeguarding training programmes and assistance in delivery of training as necessary, maintaining and updating of policy documents, forms and procedures and taking notes at Safeguarding meetings. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and will preferably have experience of working in this area. Excellent IT and communication skills coupled with evidenced understanding of confidentiality are also essential. Salary: £23, 000 – £25,000 pa depending on skills and experience. If you would like to apply for this job, please email your CV to sarahwood@rcaos.org.uk by 22 February 2019.

MOVIE EVENING: Saturday 23rd February 2019 Movie on St Ignatius of Loyola. As a brash, hot-headed soldier, in a time of political upheaval in Spain in the 1500’s, Ignatius went from a life of brutal violence and debauchery to become one of the greatest saints in the history of the Church. All welcome, admission free, Bar open, charity stall, hot buffet snacks, 7:00pm or 7:30pm start.

5th Sunday of the Year

Christ makes us His Apostles

We are utterly unworthy to be the Apostles of Christ and yet he sends us out to be fishers of men. He cleanses us from our sins, and gives us the strength to say: “Here I am, Lord, send me”.

1st Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8 2nd Reading: I Corinthians 15:1-11 Gospel Luke 5:1-11

Click above to hear Fr Doug’s sermon.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK 9 – 17 February 2019
Please note the new time for weekday mass will be 10am

Sat 9 Feb    10am John Dunne RIP
                       6pm Sonny Sheehan RIP (Eileen & Family)

Sun 10 Feb    8.30am Vic Weeks RIP (Margaret)
                     10.30am Foundation Mass for Virginia Bolton

Mon 11 Feb    9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                     10am Stephen Fernandes RIP (Alex & Dahlia)

Tues 12 Feb    7pm Intentions of Kathy Connolly (Maureen Fitzpatrick)
                   followed by Exposition + Our Lady & St Pio’s Prayer Group

Wed 13 Feb    9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                     10am Rose Swink RIP (Tim Bowman)

Thu 14 Feb    9am Eucharistic Service

Fri 15 Feb    9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                     10am Intentions of Michael Brown (Sheila Botterill)

Sat 16 Feb    10am Holy Souls
                     6pm Philip Joyce RIP (Pat & Derek Liddiard)

Sun 17 Feb    8.30am John Dunne RIP (Rory, Mark & Families)
                     10.30am Marjorie Watt RIP (Tony Frake)

Reconciliation Times: Sat 10.30am (following Mass) and Sat 5.30pm (before Mass)

Prayers for the Sick: Christine White, Kevin Harper, Ed Jones, John Bird, Gail Noel, Chris Neal, Tony Speed, Geoffrey Hildebrand, John Underwood, Mary Stubbs, John Harrington, Norma Brooker, Nina Szredski, Eileen Weald, Maureen Fitzpatrick, Eric & Iris May, Gracie Maddox, Anne Hastings, Tom Barrett, Timmy Lenihan, John Clarey, Tess Truman, Anne Comiskey, Irene Gannaway, David Collison, George Waller, Ray Smith, Teresa Fan, Tommy Otte, Christine Hand, Sr Angela, Marion Hams, Leigh Richards, Mary Hamilton, Paddy Medhurst, Peter Hogg, Christine Brown, Fr John Diver

RIP Please pray for the repose of the soul of Teresa Fan who died during the week.

Anniversaries: Julia Mansell, Sophie Mulvany, Stephen Dixon, Amadio Bozzini, Douglas Mann, Jean Sheehan, Edmund Watts, Sonny Sheehan, Richard Brady.

Feast Days: Monday: Our Lady of Lourdes Thursday: Ss Cyril and Methodius

OFFERTORY COLLECTION – 3 February 2019
First Collection  Gift Aid: £464.60  Loose: £195.40  TOTAL: £660
This week’s retiring collection – Bexley Deaner Developing World Group
Next week’s retiring collection – Racial Justice

ROTAS (week commencing Mon 11/2)
Readers: Sat 6.00pm Kathy Fogarty, Sun 8.30 Larissa/Rob, Sun 10.30 Marlene Burt.  Copying of Newsletter: John Stanton.   Newsletter Typist: Venus Bernarte.   Collection for 8.30am Mass: Mrs T Li/Ray.   Parishioner Attending To Front of Church on Saturdays: Ken Crump.   Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6 pm Patricia, Sun 8.30am Bridie ,10.30am Volunteer, Margaret, Patricia, Kathy, Carole. Washing of Purificators: Kathy.   Flower Arranging: Theresa and Lynn.

ST SCHOLASTICA’S RETREAT OPEN DAY – SATURDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 2019 The Retreat offers sheltered housing to practicing Catholics aged 60 or over in 36 self-contained flats at £491 pcm – more information on the poster and from the warden: Deacon Sean Duffy – Princes Risborough (01844) 344437 email info@scholasticas.co.uk http://www.stscholasticas.co.uk

FILM EVENING: Saturday 23 February.movie on St Ignatius of Loyola. As a brash, hot-headed soldier, Ignatius went from a life of brutal violence and debauchery to become one of the greatest saints in the Church. All welcome, admission free, bar open, charity stall, 7pm for 7.30pm start.