SUNDAY 2nd July 2023
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY, YEAR A
Readings: 2 Kings 4:8.11.14-16 Psalm 88 Romans: 6:3-4, 8-11 Gospel: Matthew 10: 37-42
Sat 1st July 17.30 Confessions
18.00 Cameron Meehan (Fitzpatrick)
Sun 2nd July THIRTEENTH SUNDAY
08.30 Dominic Savage RIP (Wilkes)
10.30 Gloria Bowden (Hughes)
Mon 3rd July 09.15 St Thomas Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 For the Parish
Tues 4th July 09.15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 St Elizabeth of Portugal Liam Gray RIP (Gillis/Connolly)
Wed 5th July 09.15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 Tony Frake RIP (Speed)
Thurs 6th July 08.00 St Maria Goretti Priest’s Intention
Fri 7th July 09.15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10.00 Sonny Sheehan RIP (Sheehan)
Sat 8th July 17.30 Confessions
18.00 In Thanksgiving (Fernandes)
Sun 9th July FOURTEENTH SUNDAY
08.30 Sheila Jones RIP (Hyde)
10.30 Wofa Addo (Asaam)
LIVE STREAMING OF MASSES ON THE WEBSITE
All masses are streamed live and can be viewed via the link.
Recordings are available. The Sunday sermon is also on the website in printed form.
FINANCES
Many thanks for your offertory collection last week Incl. S.O.s £883.90
This Week Peter’s Pence
Next week Seaman’s Mission
Direct Bank Payments to RCAS Bexley, Sort code 51 70 14, Account 01831763
Please put your name and if you use envelopes, your envelope number, as the code.
Card Payment Machine – located in the porch, is easy to use.
Gift Aid Please join the GIFT AID scheme – Forms are at the back of the Church. For every £1.00 donated the Parish receives 25p from the Tax Office. Standing Orders are best for us. Thank you.
OUR PARISH HALL
Our hall is available for hire. Please email bexley@rcaos.org.uk at ANY time for enquiries and our hall secretary will get back to you.
Please join us in the Hall for refreshments after the 10.30 mass
Newsletter: Please copy notices to Fr Doug by previous Wednesday
Dear Parishioners,
Wow, what a day it was, the day of our Parish Garden Party! So many people came along and enjoyed all that was happening. Well done to ALL those who organised everything, but special thanks go to:
Sponsors of the meats for the barbecue, honouring the memory of Tony Frake,
Sponsors of the bouncy castle, the face painter and the singer,
All those who brought additional food items, all those who worked so hard preparing, cooking and serving the food, which was delicious, all those who worked so hard at setting up and clearing up, all those in the kitchen in the bar and supervising the children’s activities, the ticket designer and sellers, and of course, once again, all who supported the event by being there. St John Fisher will have been very proud.
God Bless, Fr Doug
ANTON JEYASEELAN RIP & SHIRLEY HILDEBRAND RIP
Please pray for the repose of the souls of Anton and Shirley. Anton’s funeral will now be on Tuesday 11th July at 10.00 and Shirley’s will be on Wednesday 26thJuly at 11.30.
MASS IN CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Sept. 23rd, 3pm, at St George’s Cathedral If you are celebrating your 1st/10th/25th/40th/50th/60th + wedding anniversary this year, please let Fr Doug know providing the following details: your names, your home address, the anniversary you are celebrating. You will then receive an invitation from the Archbishop for you to renew your vows during Mass.
A QUIET DAY AT SANCTUARY (in Swanley Village)
“By Still Waters – a meditation on the 23rd Psalm” Saturday July 22nd from 11am – 3pm. Come away for a time for space, prayer and reflection led by Chris Chapman and Trudy Kilcullen.
There will be plenty of quiet time – utilising space around the house, garden and Swanley common as weather permits. book by email tkilcullen@live.co.uk or phone 07977978536
FIRST FRIDAYS – The garden is open and free for you to recollect and rest between 10am and 4pm on the first Friday of the month – wander in, find a place to sit, bring your prayer book and take your own personal space for reflection.
SEA SUNDAY 9th JULY
Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all of our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions. In the last year, more crews have been abandoned by their employers than ever before. Many are still being denied the right to leave their ships for even a short break away from the relentless noise and pressure onboard. Many are reporting more stress and poorer mental health. Sea Sunday is when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. Your support will make a big difference to seafarers and fishers in need. You can donate in church, or by visiting www.stellamaris.org.uk/donate, or by texting ‘SEA’ to 70460 to donate £5. Thank you
CAFOD: Volunteer speakers
If you can spare one or two weekends a year to visit parishes in your area to speak at Mass about CAFOD’s work and share stories of the communities that we work with around the world please get in touch. Find out more by contacting Celeste and Sarah at southwark@cafod.org.uk.
PILGRIMAGE OF REPARATION & PRAYER FOR THE SANCTITY OF LIFE, TO WALSINGHAM
Saturday 5th August, led by Archbishop Kevin McDonald.
For details see the poster on the noticeboard, or go to www.prolifepilgrimage.org
JOIN THE PASSAGE AT THEIR SECRET GARDEN PARTY!
Thursday 20th July at 6pm in the beautiful surroundings of the historic, College Garden, Westminster Abbey. Enjoy a delicious barbecue and buffet, entertainment, a raffle, silent auction, and lots more. Find out more and purchase tickets here: https://passage.org.uk/get-involved/events/secret-garden-party/ or call 020 7592 1856.
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