Category: Weekly Newsletter

30th Sunday of Ordinary Time

The Lord Who Works Marvels

We worship Christ who opens our eyes to see the marvels that he
has done for us as our high priest and mediator with the Father.

First Reading: Jeremiah 31:7 – 9 Second Reading: Hebrews 5:1 – 6 Gospel: Mark 10:46 – 52

Click above to hear Fr Doug’s sermon

MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK 27 OCTOBER – 4 NOVEMBER 2018
Please note the new time for weekday masses is 10:00am

Saturday 27 Oct: 10:00am Holy Souls
                                6:00pm Jack Burton-Bowen RIP (Oonagh Wood)

Sunday 28 Oct: 8:30am Parishioners
                            10:30am Lance Grainger RIP: 3rd Anniversary (Madeline & Family)

Monday 29 Oct: 10:00am Wellbeing of Anthony Walker (Pat & Percy Burke)

Tuesday 30 Oct: 7:00pm Christa Frake RIP (Tony Frake)
       Adoration and Our Lady & St Pio’s Prayer Group

Wednesday 31 Oct: 10:00am Bridie, Michael & Brendan Houlihan
                                (Eileen Sheehan & Family)

Thursday 1 Nov: ALL SAINTS
Holy Day of       10:00am Deceased Members of the Bexley SVP Group
Obligation             8:00pm Parishioners

Friday 2 Nov:      10:00am David Beattie RIP (Sheila Beattie)

Saturday 3 Nov: 10:00am Holy Souls
                                6:00pm. Parishioners

Sunday 4 Nov:    8:30am. Deceased Members of the Wilkes/Willis Family (Peter & Ann)
                             10:30am. Kathy Taylor RIP (Danny & Kay Lyons)

Reconciliation Times: Sat 10:30am – 11:30am and Sat 7:00pm – 8:00pm (following Masses).

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, Peter Dent, Ray Smith, Teresa Fan, Tommy Otte, Christine Hand, Fr John Diver, Sr Angela

Anniversaries: Rose Underwood, Janice Watts, Joe Chambers, Minnie Lynch, Tony Groce, Mary Gosling, David Beattie, Leslie Thomas, Reg Huntington, Christa Frake, Kay Todd

Feast Days: Tue: St Anselm Thurs: All Saints Sat: St Martin de Porres, Religious. St Winefride, Virgin

CEMETERY VISITS 2018:
Saturday 3rd November –  2.30pm Sidcup Cemetery, Footscray Lane, Sidcup.
Sunday 4th November –      2.00pm Kemnal Park Cemetery (A20 entrance).
                                                 2.30pm Hillview Cemetery, Welling.
Sunday 11th November –    1.00pm Plumstead Cemetery (Lodge Hill entrance).
                                                 2.30pm Bexleyheath Cemetery.
                                                 3.15pm Brook Street Cemetery, Erith.

ROTAS: (3 – 4 Nov)
Readers: Saturday 6:00pm Carol Anderson, Sunday 8:30am Larissa O’Halloran, 10:30am Katherine Bernarte.   Copying of Newsletter: Mollie Hobson.   Newsletter Typist: Molly Robins.   Collection for 8:30am Mass: Mrs M Weeks.   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 Volunteer, Marlene, Peter H, Eileen W, Dorothy.   Washing of Purificators: Molly.   Flower Arranging: Theresa Gilby & Doune Robinson

OFFERTORY COLLECTION: Sunday 21st October 2018
1st Collection: Gift Aid: £408.70. Loose: £161.27. TOTAL: £569.97
2nd Collection (Missio): Gift Aid: £53.00. Loose: 237.36. TOTAL: £290.36
Next week’s retiring collection is for Bexley Deanery Developing World Group

AYLESFORD RETREAT 2019: The annual Aylesford retreat list for 2019 (10 – 12 May) is now in the porch.   £10 deposit, please pay John Stanton.

CAFOD HARVEST CAKE SALE: Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Harvest Cake Sale on Sunday 7th October. Together we raised a magnificent £145.18 for CAFOD. This is our highest total so thank you for your generosity. This money will help CAFOD to continue to provide vital emergency relief and development work in the world’s poorest communities.

OUR LADY’S FILM EVENING – Wednesday 7th November 2018: Part 2 (including a part 1 recap) of movie on just-canonized ST POPE PAUL VI, leader in the Church as a Priest, Bishop, Cardinal and Pope through one of the most difficult periods in Church’s history – from the Fascist regime and World War II to the terrorist attacks of the 1960s and 1970s. Bar open, sub-titles, all welcome, admission free. Members of International Association of Charities (AIC), who displayed their Vincentian work recent film evenings, available for those interested in knowing more. 7:00pm for 7:30pm start.

QUIZ NIGHT: Will be on the 17th November 2018. Tickets are being sold at the back of the church after every weekend mass or ring Anne on 01322 523499 for tickets.

FR DOUG’S INDUCTION SERVICE Although the church was crowded for the service on Friday, we know that many parishioners were unable to attend so if you do want to listen to the full service you can click below to hear a recording.

The Induction Service is also available from the main menu and if you want to read or hear the latest sermon from Fr Doug that too can be found by clicking on “Fr Doug” in the main menu.

29th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR – WORLD MISSION DAY

Christ the Suffering Servant of God

Today we celebrate the Christ who gives meaning to all human suffering
By taking on himself the role of a servant and redeeming us by his sufferings, he has turned all our human values upside down. It is the weak who have become strong.

          Click above for Fr Doug’s Sermon on World Mission Sunday

MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK 20 – 28 OCT 2018
Please note the new time for weekday mass will be 10am

Sat 20 Oct    10am Private Intention (unknown donor)
                       6pm Bernadette Willoughby RIP (Oonagh Wood)

Sun 21 Oct    8.30am Parishioners
                       10.30am Liam Gray RIP (Danny & Kay Lyons)

Mon 22 Oct    10am Mavis Griffin RIP (Bridie Haylett)

Tues 23 Oct    7pm Wellbeing of baby Max & Mum Kerry Murphy (Percy & Pat Burke)
     Adoration and Our Lady & St Pio’s Prayer Group

Wed 24 Oct    10am Ben van Leeuwen: Birthday (Tim Bowman)

Thu 25 Oct    9am Eucharistic Service

Fri 26 Oct    10am Sister John Bowman RIP (Tim)
                        7pm Induction Mass for Fr Doug

Sat 27 Oct    10am Holy Souls
                        6pm Jack Burton-Bowen RIP (Oonagh Wood)

Sun 28 Oct    8.30am Parishioners
                       10.30am Lance Grainger RIP: 3rd Anniversary (Madeline & Family)

Reconciliation Times: Sat 10.30am-11.30am and Sat 7pm-8pm (following Masses)

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, Peter Dent, Ray Smith, Teresa Fan, Tommy Otte, Christine Hand, Fr John Diver, Sr Angela.

Anniversaries: Stan Spicer, Ivor John Burton-Bowen, Clive D’Silva, Nicholas Nencini.

Feast Days: Sunday: Saints Ursula and Companions, Martyrs. Monday: St John Paul II, Pope. Tues: St John of Capistrano, Priest. Wed St Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop. Thursday: The Forty Martyrs canonised 1970. Fri: Ss Chad and Cedd, Bishops. Saturday: Our Lady

OFFERTORY COLLECTION – 14 October 2018
First Collection: Gift Aid £452.60, Loose £150.61, Total £603.21
Second Collection (Bexley Deanery) £129.74

ROTAS (week commencing Mon 22/9)
Readers: Sat 6.00pm Kathy Fogarty Sun 8.30 Ann Wilkes Sun 10.30 Marlene Burt.   Copying of Newsletter John Stanton.   Newsletter Typist: Venus Bernarte.   Collection for 8.30am Mass: Mrs M Lee Parishioner.    Attending To Front of Church on Saturdays: Ken Crump.   Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6 pm Ivan Sun 8.30am Bridie 10.30am Kathy, Eileen, Peter H, Paul, Rob.   Washing of Purificators: Kathy.   Flower Arranging: Theresa and Lynn.

INDUCTION MASS FOR FR DOUG
The Induction Mass for Fr Doug will take place on Friday 26th October at 7pm. There will be a reception in the hall afterwards. If any parishioners are able to bring a plate of food this would be very much appreciated. All are welcome.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Please collect your new rota from the Sacristy – many thanks. Kathy and Patricia.

CAFOD HARVEST CAKE SALE Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Harvest Cake Sale on Sunday 7th October. Together we raised a magnificent £145.18 for CAFOD. This is our highest total so thank you for your generosity. This money will help CAFOD to continue to provide vital emergency relief and development work in the world’s poorest communities

OUR LADY’S FILM EVENING – Wed 24th Oct: Part 1 of a 2-part movie on just-canonized St Pope Paul VI, leader in the Church as a priest, Bishop, Cardinal and Pope through one of the most difficult periods in Church’s history – from the Fascist regime and World War II to the terrorist attacks of the 1960s and 1970s. Second part (including a recap) on Wed 7th Nov – watch either or both parts. Bar open, charity stall, sub-titles, AIC/SVP follow-up meetings. All welcome, admission free, 7pm for 7.30 pm start.

Parish Website A new page has been added to our website for Fr Doug’s weekly sermon. Just click on “Fr Doug” on the menu at the top of the page.

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (B)

Today’s Theme: Christ, Our Wealth
Even though we had nothing in this world that we could call our own, in having Christ, the wisdom of God, we possess all things; we are rich in him. He is the word of God that is alive and active in our hearts.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday 13th October   10.00 am Holy Souls
                                            6.00 pm Private Intention (Marie Sullivan)

Sunday 14h October   8.30 am Parishioners
       Harvest Mass       10.30am Liam Gray RIP (The Choir)

Monday 15h October   10.00 am Wellbeing of Joe & Margaret McPartlin (Mr/Mrs Burke)

Tuesday 16th October   7.00 pm Wellbeing of Michael & Josephine McGowan
    Adoration and Our Lady’s and St Pio’s Prayer Group

Wed 17th October   10.00 am Mick & Elizabeth Minihane RIP (E Sheehan & Family)

Thursday 18th October   9.00 am Eucharistic Service

Friday 19th October   10.00 am The Coyne Family (Mrs M Coyne)

Saturday 20th October     10.00 am Private Intention (Unknown donor)
                                               6.00 pm Bernadette Willoughby RIP (Oonagh Wood)

Sunday 21th October   8.30 am Parishioners
                                        10.30 am Liam Gray RIP (Danny & Kay Lyons)

Reconciliation Times: Saturday 10.30am-11.30am, 7pm-8pm (following Masses).

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

FEAST DAYS: St Teresa of Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church, St Richard Gwynn, Martyr. Tuesday: St Hedwig, St Margaret Mary Alacoque. Wednesday: Saint Ignatius of Antioch. Thursday Saint Luke, Evangelist. Friday: St Paul of the Cross, Priest. St Philip Howard.

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, Peter Dent, Ray Smith, Teresa Fan, Tommy Otte, Christine Hand and Fr John Diver.

OFFERTORY: Gift Aid £382.32, Loose £170.34. Total £552.64.
Second Collection (CAFOD) £833.12, Total £833.12.
This week’s Retiring Collection is for Bexley Deanery Developing World Group.
Next week’s 2nd collection is for Missio.

ROTAS: Readers: Saturday 6pm David Latimer.  Sunday 8.30am Peter Wilkes; 10.30am Lota Emeka-Onah.   Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6pm Rob.  Sunday 8.30am Peter H, 10.30am Volunteer, Mary H, Patricia, Molly, Margaret. (Host).   Collector 8.30am Mass: Mr T Lee.   Front of Church: Giovanna Aletta.   Typing Newsletter: Ruth Powers.   Photocopying Newsletter: Emma Fox.   Washing of Purificators: Norma.   Flower Arranging: Lynn & Sue.

PRAYERS FOR PRISONERS: “Lord Jesus Christ, You have come so that we may have life to the full, listen to our prayers for all in prison and their families, touched by your Spirit, may they find newness of heart and be open to that new life that is found only in you. May they know care and receive support from those around them. May they find new purpose in servicing you in their brothers and sisters. Amen.”

PILGRIMAGE TO ASISSI led by Fr Paul Rout OFM: A pilgrimage to Assissi has been arranged from the Parish from 15 to 21 October 2019. The cost is £899pp for 6 nights half-board in shared twin-bedded rooms (single bed supplement f £90). A deposit of £200 is required by Friday 15 November. A full itinerary will be posted on the notice boards in the church and hall. If you would like to join us, please contact either Carole Hughes on 07762 731 303 or Carol Anderson on 07913 698 912.

A DAY WITH MARY: Will be held at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 20 October 2018. Please see notice in church porch.

OUR LADY’S FILM EVENING: Wednesday 24th October: Part 1 of a 2-part movie on Pope Paul VI, (being canonized today 14 October!) leader in the Church, as a Priest, Bishop, Cardinal and Pope through one of the most difficult periods in Church’s history. Second part (including a recap) on Wednesday 7th November. 7pm for 7.30pm start. All Welcome.

THE QUIZ NIGHT: Will be on the 17th November 2018. Tickets are being sold at the back of the church after every weekend mass or ring Anne on 01322 523 499 for tickets.