SUNDAY 5^th September 2021

 23^rd SUNDAY (B) 

Readings: Isaiah 35:4-7. Psalm 145, James 2:1-5. Mark 7:31-37

 

SERVICES FOR WEEK  4^th – 12^th September 2021  

Sat      4^th Sep         11.00                      Confessions

                                18.00                     Anne Frances Burton-Bowen RIP (Wood)          

Sun     5^th Sep           23^rd SUNDAY (B)

08.30 Mass of Confirmation    Jon Stephens           

                                       10.30                     Terry Orford RIP (Orford)

                                    Web – available anytime    Beatrice Walliser RIP

Mon     6^th Sep         09.30                     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                                10.00                     Iris Keefe RIP (Hughes)                                          

Tues    7^th Sep         09.30                          Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                                10.00                     For the Parish

Weds  8^th Sep          09.30  Nativity of Our Lady. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                                10.00              Anne, Liam, Fiona & Marie Higgins RIP (Sheehan)  

Fri        10^th Sep       09.30                         Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

10.00                     Ann Turp RIP (Turp)

Sat      11^th Sep        11.00                        Confessions

                                 18.00                     Doreen Fernando RIP (Fernando)            

Sun     12^th Sep        24^th SUNDAY (B)                 

            08.30                     Mrs. E Gilligan RIP (C. Fitzpatrick) 

                                          10.30                    Geoff Hinton RIP (Wheatley)

                                                                           

SUNDAY MASS ON THE WEBSITE

Go to our website www.stjohnfisherbexley.org  then click on ‘Sunday Mass’

 

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MEETING PLACE 

We are open in the Hall on Wednesdays from 10.00 till 12.00  All are welcome; spread the word. 

This week will be the last week that we record a private Sunday Mass and put it up on the website to be viewed during the week. We didn’t imagine when we began doing this back when the Church was first closed in 2020, that we would end up doing it every single Saturday until now. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to Peter Murphy who has undertaken the recording and production of the mass and to the many readers who supplied recordings for the mass. I have heard from so many people, not just from this parish, but from other parishes in this country and beyond, expressing their appreciation. We have no intention of leaving them bereft!

  

From next weekend onwards, we will stream ALL our masses live instead, using the website. This will mean that it will be possible to view weekday masses, Baptisms, Holy Communions, Confirmations, Weddings and Funerals via a link on the website, anywhere in the world.

 

The equipment has now been installed and tested, and next week we will begin. Once again, a huge Thank You to Peter Murphy who has engineered this difficult project AND to everyone who has recognised its worth by contributing funds to our appeal.

 

COVID PROCEDURES

In church please:

•             Continue to cleanse your hands on entry.
•             Continue to wear masks on Sundays unless you are in space or are exempt. 
•             At weekday masses you only need to wear masks if you are close to someone else. 
•             Socially distance 1metre. In other words, sit wherever you like but keep a space between yourself and               anyone not in your bubble!
•             Continue to make your Offertory Contribution on entry. 
•             Only frequently used non-absorbent “touch points” have to be cleansed after mass.

 

 

WEB MASS and LIVE STREAMING

As mentioned above, the recorded Sunday Mass will not be available after this week. Instead all masses can be viewed live via the website. This is possible because there is a camera installed in the Church. The camera is fixed at the back of Church and while we don’t intend to pick out faces it is inevitable that the faces of readers will be on the broadcast, along with altar servers and anyone emerging from the door to the sacristy (including returning from the toilets). Also a brief profile will be visible as people turn away after receiving Holy Communion. If anyone has any personal concerns about this, please contact Fr Doug and individual resolutions can be found.  Live streaming is being tested on Wednesday and Friday this week and can be seen by clicking on this link:

 

CHURCH FLOWERS:   I know everyone enjoys seeing fresh flowers in church but unfortunately our team has become even smaller recently.   Is there anyone, or perhaps two friends, who could occasionally buy a few flowers and arrange them either in Oasis or very simply in a vase?   We always try to work in pairs on a rota basis and I am always happy to assist or advise.  Please phone me – Sue Murphy on 01322 528224.

 

SUNDAY COFFEE MORNING – after 10.30 mass

This provides a wonderful opportunity for growth in our parish as a community.  We are most grateful to Teresa Gilby and Carole Hughes have run the coffee bar over the past few years as well as to Noel who opens up the bar! We now need others to assist. Can you help on an occasional basis by taking a turn on a rota?  Please contact Anne Rayer (01322 523499) or Carol Anderson (07913 698912). Several people have already stepped up and we are grateful to you.

SUNDAY 29^th August 2021

 22^nd SUNDAY (B) 

Readings: Deuteronomy 4:1-2; 6-8. Psalm 14, James 1:17-18. 21-22. 27 Mark 7:1-8. 14-15. 21-23

 

SERVICES FOR WEEK  28^th August – 5^th September 2021  

Sat      28^th Aug        11.00                                      Confessions

                                 18.00                                      Terry Frogley RIP (Frogley)                                   

Sun     29^th Aug       22^nd SUNDAY (B)

08.30                                      Foundation Mass for Frances Walliser    

                                       10.30                                      Olga Bowman RIP (Bowman)

                              Web – available from 17.00 on Saturday    Frances & Graham’s Wedding (Eida)

Mon    30^th Aug         09.30  St Margaret Clitherow    Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                                    10.00                                      For the Parish

Tues   31^st Aug         09.30  St Aidan                         Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                                 10.00                                      Houlihan Family RIP (Sheehan)

Weds  1^st  Sep         09.30                                      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                      10.00                                      Tony Moffat RIP (Speed)                

Fri        3^rd Sep          09.30  St Gregory                     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                       10.00                                      Desmond Mascarenhas RIP (Sullivan)

Sat      4^th Sep          11.00                                      Confessions

                                 18.00                                      Anne Frances Burton-Bowen RIP (Wood)          

Sun     5^th Sep          23^rd  SUNDAY (B)               

            08.30 Mass of Confirmation    Jon Stephens 

                                         10.30                                  Terry Orford RIP (Orford Family)

            Web – available anytime    For The Parish

SUNDAY MASS ON THE WEBSITE

Go to our website www.stjohnfisherbexley.org  then click on ‘Sunday Mass’

 

FINANCES   

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CATHOLIC NEWSPAPERS

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MEETING PLACE 

We are open in the Hall on Wednesdays from 10.00 till 12.00  All are welcome; spread the word. 

 

Wednesday is a world day of prayer for the Care of Creation. Maybe you would like to join together wherever you are on that day in this prayer from Pope Francis:

All powerful God, you are present in the universe and in the smallest of your creatures. 

You embrace with your tenderness all that exists. 

Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty. 

Fill us with your peace, that we may live as brothers and sisters, harming no one. 

O God of the poor, help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth, so precious in your eyes. 

Bring healing to our lives, that we may protect the world and not prey on it, that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction. 

Touch the hearts of those who look only for gain at the expense of the poor and the earth. 

Teach us to discover the worth of each thing, to be filled with awe and contemplation, to recognize that we are profoundly united with every creature as we journey towards your infinite light. 

We thank you for being with us each day.                                                           From Laudato Si’

 

COVID PROCEDURES

In church please:

·      Continue to cleanse your hands on entry.

·      Continue to wear masks on Sundays unless you are in space or are exempt. 

·      At weekday masses you only need to wear masks if you are close to someone else. 

·      Socially distance 1metre. In other words, sit wherever you like but keep a space between yourself and anyone not in your bubble!

·      Continue to make your Offertory Contribution on entry. 

·      Only frequently used non-absorbent “touch points” have to be cleansed after mass.

 

MONDAY MASS is back at 10.00 mass.

 

WEB MASS and LIVE STREAMING – An Appeal.

Many thanks to all who have contributed. We now have received just over £2000 and so we are closing in on our target of £3000.   We have started testing the system and if you want to see how far we have got, here is a link to this week’s web Mass as it was being filmed by the new streaming camera.  The lack of sound is deliberate as that was needed for the video!

 

SUNDAY COFFEE MORNING – after 10.30 mass

This provides a wonderful opportunity for growth in our parish as a community.  We are most grateful to Teresa Gilby and Carole Hughes have run the coffee bar over the past few years as well as to Noel who opens up the bar! We now need others to assist. Can you help on an occasional basis by taking a turn on a rota?  Please contact Anne Rayer (01322 523499) or Carol Anderson (07913 698912). Several people have already stepped up and we are grateful to you.

 

VACANCY – SITE MAINTENANCE AND CARETAKER

Based on the Cathedral site in London SE1, which includes residential and office accommodation, public access spaces and a car park, the postholder’s role is to provide handyman/maintenance services and act as a caretaker for the site.  See www.rcsouthwark.co.uk or email hr@rcaos.org.uk for more details.  Closing date 3^rd September 2021

 

SEASON OF CREATION 

The celebration throughout September recalls the teaching of Laudato Si. Titled “A home for all”, it is designated to enable Christians to come together to care for our Common Home through prayer and action. There is, as part of the season, a highly commended free live event:
The Cry of Creation – A Study Day on Laudato Si on Saturday 4th September, 11 am-12.30 pm. To access this free live event go to www.whatgoodnews.org – No registration is needed. The talks will be available subsequently on the same website. 

SUNDAY 22^nd August 2021

21^st SUNDAY (B) 

Readings: Joshua 24:1-2. 15-18. Psalm 33, Ephesians:5 21:32.John 6:60-69

 

SERVICES FOR WEEK  21^st – 29^th  August 2021 

 

Sat      21^st Aug        11.00                                      Confessions

                                 18.00                                      Francine van Leeuwen (Bowman)                        

Sun     22^nd Aug      21^st SUNDAY (B)

08.30                                      Len Hennebry RIP (Wilkes)

                                        10.30                                      Raymond Broadbent RIP (Cayford)

                                    Web – available anytime    For the Parish

Mon    23^rd Aug         09.30  Rose of Lima                Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                                 10.00                                      Private Intention (Sullivan)

Tues   24^th Aug         09.30  St Bartholomew               Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                                 10.00                                      Foundation Mass for Fr George Torre

Weds 25^th Aug         09.30  St Louis                        Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                      10.00                                      Tony Moffat RIP (Choir)                  

Fri       27^th Aug         09.30  St Monica                       Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                       10.00                                      Harrington Family RIP (Sheehan)

Sat      28^th Aug         11.00  St Augustine                 Confessions

                                  18.00                                      Terry Frogley RIP (Frogley)           

Sun    29^th Aug        22^nd SUNDAY (B)                

            08.30                                      Foundation Mass for Frances Walliser

                                         10.30                                      Olga Bowman RIP (Bowman)

            Web – available anytime    For the Parish

SUNDAY MASS ON THE WEBSITE

Go to our website www.stjohnfisherbexley.org  then click on ‘Sunday Mass’

 

FINANCES   

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CATHOLIC NEWSPAPERS

The weekly Catholic newspapers:

Catholic Universe and Catholic Times are no longer available. The publisher has sadly gone out of business.

The Herald can be obtained directly by subscription: Ring 0207 448 3607 or go to http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/subscribe

 

Dear Parishioners

MONDAY MASS Please note, we will reintroduce the Monday morning 10.00 mass from Aug 23^rd.

 WEB MASS and LIVE STREAMING – An Appeal.

We plan to replace our recorded web mass with a live streaming service. This will also enable special events like baptisms, First Holy Communions, confirmations, weddings, and funerals to be viewed by guests unable to attend. The installation cost is about £3000. We have collected over £1000 to date and we are most grateful to all who have donated. If you can make a donation – small or large – we would be very grateful. Donations are gift-aidable. 

 Meantime, in church please:

·      Continue to cleanse your hands on entry.

·      Continue to wear masks on Sundays unless you are in space or are exempt. 

·      At weekday masses you only need to wear masks if you are close to someone else. 

·      Socially distance 1metre. In other words, sit wherever you like but keep a space between yourself and anyone not in your bubble!

·      Continue to make your Offertory Contribution on entry. 

·      Continue to follow the Track and Trace procedures at weekends only.

·      Only frequently used non-absorbent “touch points” have to be cleansed after mass.

God Bless 

Fr Doug 

MEETING PLACE 

We are open in the Hall on Wednesdays from 10.00 till 12.00  All are welcome; spread the word. 

 

SUNDAY COFFEE MORNING – after 10.30 mass

This provides a wonderful opportunity for growth in our parish as a community.  We are most grateful to Teresa Gilby and Carole Hughes have run the coffee bar over the past few years as well as to Noel who opens up the bar! We now need others to assist. Can you help on an occasional basis by taking a turn on a rota?  Please contact Anne Rayer (01322 523499) or Carol Anderson (07913 698912). Several people have already stepped up and we are grateful to you.

 

DAVID LATIMER RIP

The Latimer Family would like to thank everyone in the parish who helped make David’s funeral so special and so memorable.

 

VACANCY – SITE MAINTENANCE AND CARETAKER

We are looking for an experienced person to join our site maintenance and caretaking team.  Based on the Cathedral site in London SE1, which includes residential and office accommodation, as well as public access spaces and a car park. The primary function of this role is to provide handyman/maintenance services across the whole estate and act as a caretaker for the site.  The full advert is on the Diocesan website www.rcsouthwark.co.uk or email hr@rcaos.org.uk for more details.  Closing date 3^rd September 2021

 

SEASON OF CREATION 

The celebration throughout September recalls the teaching of Laudato Si. Titled “A home for all”, it is designated to enable Christians to come together to care for our Common Home through prayer and action. There is, as part of the season, a highly commended free live event:
The Cry of Creation – A Study Day on Laudato Si on Saturday 4th September, 11 am-12.30 pm
Fr Ashley Beck, priest of the Archdiocese of Southwark and Associate Professor at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, who specialises in Catholic Social Teaching, will explore its contents and explain its crucial relevance. To access this free live event go to www.whatgoodnews.org – No registration is needed. The talks will be available subsequently on the same website.