Newsletter

SUNDAY 5^th July

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY Year A

Readings: Zechariah 9:9-10, Psalm 144, Romans 8:9-13 Matthew 11:25-30

 

   Sat   4^th July      18.00                       Holy Souls (Jeyaseelan)

   Sun  5^th July      FOURTEENTH SUNDAY

                             08.30                       Edward Cheung RIP (Cheung) 

                             10.30                       John Rayer RIP (Rayer)

   Mon  6^th July     09.15      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                            10:00                       Mary Theresa Abbot (Staden)                     

   Tues 7^th July      NO MASS

   Wed  8^th July    09:15       Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                            10.00                        Carole Hughes (Anderson)

                   Please join us in the Hall for refreshments after mass 

   Fri    10^th July   08.30       Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

`                           09.00                         Andy White (Staden)

   Sat   11^thJuly    18.00                         Patricia Liddiard RIP (Liddiard)

   Sun 12^th  July   FIFTEENTH SUNDAY       Sea Sunday 

                            08.30                        Tara & Aiden Robinson (Robinson) 

                            10.30                        Donald Almeida RIP (Jeyaseelan)

Please join us in the Hall for refreshments after the 10.30 mass.          

 

LIVE STREAMING OF MASSES ON THE WEBSITE

All masses are streamed, view via the link:

 

Recordings are available. The Sunday sermon is also in print on the website.

MASS INTENTIONS:  Do have masses said for your intentions. Use the envelopes in the foyer to name the intention and to enclose an offering. Give them to Fr Doug or post them through the presbytery door.

 

FINANCES       

Many thanks for your offertory collection                 £1125.20

Retiring collections        This Week                  The Rosminians 

Next week              Apostleship of the Sea                         

 

Bank Payments to RCAS Bexley, Sort code 51 70 14, Account 01831763

Card Payment: Machine located in the foyer.

Gift Aid Please join the GIFT AID scheme – Forms available in the foyer. 

         

OUR PARISH HALL:  Our hall is available for hire. Please email bexley@rcaos.org.uk at ANY time and our secretary will get back to you. Prices: £35 per hour on weekdays, £40 per hour at weekends

 

Newsletter: Please copy notices to Fr Doug by the previous Wednesday

 

Dear Parishioners,

We welcome Fr Lorence of the Rosminian Order, preaching an appeal this weekend.

There is an invitation to help Venezuela below through the Jesuit Missions. CAFOD has also just in the last few days opened an appeal fund, having already donated £100,000 in aid. Go to the CAFOD website to get details.

God Bless,                                Fr Doug 

 

PARISH FEAST DAY BARBECUE  NEXT WEEK!:   We need volunteers for various tasks, especially the set-up and clear-up teams. With lots of volunteers no one will need to be overworked! Can anyone lend a gazebo?

 

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE ANNUAL CELEBRATION MASS

This takes place at our Cathedral, presided by Archbishop John on Saturday 11^th July at 3.00pm.

There is a special invitation for couples celebrating milestone anniversaries this year to renew their marriage vows, but there is a general invitation for anyone to attend. You are invited!

 

WALK FOR PEACE:  Bexley Interfaith Forum is leading a march for peace at 6pm on Monday 13th July, starting at 6.00 p.m. outside the Crayford Mosque and ending at the Sikh Temple in Belvedere.

 

YOUTH DAY AT JOHN FISHER SCHOOL, CHATHAM

Saturday 11th July 11.00am – 5.30pm. Cost £5. For 10–14 year olds. Southwark youth service offers a day of prayer, activities including sport, as well as lunch. To book go to: rcaos.org.uk/mission/southwark-catholic-youth-service/event-booking/. There is a free coach from St. Anselm’s Dartford, leaving at 10.00am. To book a place on it, contact dartford@rcaos.org.uk. 

 

VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE CRISIS APPEAL

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, devastating already vulnerable communities. Homes, schools and hospitals have been destroyed, forcing families to flee and sleep outside in fear. Over 2,500 people have died, more than 1,000 are injured, and nearly 60,000 remain missing.

Jesuit Missions is working with local partners to provide emergency shelter, food, clean water, healthcare and trauma support. Please give today and pray for those affected. Go to:

Emergency Appeal: help families affected by earthquakes in Venezuela – Jesuit Missions or BACS to:  JIB – JESUIT MISSIONS  Sort Code 30-65-41 Account 47325560 Add a reference: “Venezuela Appeal 

 

SEA SUNDAY:  Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all of our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions. Sea Sunday is Sunday 12th July. It is when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. Your support will make a big difference. You can donate in church, or by visiting www.stellamaris.org.uk/donate, or by texting ‘SEA’ to 70460 to donate £5. Thank you.

 

BISHOP DAVID OAKLEY

Following the deeply distressing news of charges brought against Bishop David, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference has issued a statement. Reports of this allegation may reawaken painful memories for many people, which is why they have again offered “an unreserved apology to those who have been hurt by abuse in the Catholic Church in England and Wales”. The statement is available here: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/safeguarding-statement-president-vice-president/.

 

KEN CREASY:   thanks you all for your prayers and is on the road to recovery in Darenth Hospital

SUNDAY 28^th June

SAINTS PETER AND PAUL YEAR A

Readings: Acts 12:1-11, Psalm 33, 2 Timothy 4:6-18, Matthew 16:13-19

 

Sat  27^th June  18.00        Confirmation Mass

Sun 28^th June   SS PETER AND PAUL   

                        08.30                         John Colaco RIP (Connolly) 

                         10.30                          Eileen & John Stanton (Wheatley)

Mon  29^thJune   09.15            Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament  

                          10:00                         Irene D’Lima RIP (Colaco)                            

Tues  30^th June  09:15  First Martyrs Holy   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                          10.00    Roman Church        Derek Lott (Stanton & Connolly)

Wed   1^st July     09:15  Oliver Plunket   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                          10.00                        Kathy Connolly (Watson)

Please join us in the Hall for refreshments after the 10.00 mass in the Meeting Place

 Fri   3^rd July     08.30          Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

`                         09.00  St Thomas         Sylvie & Victor Jeyaseelan (Jeyaseelan)

Sat  4^th July       18.00                                    Holy Souls (Jeyaseelan)

Sun 5^th July      FOURTEENTH SUNDAY  

                         08.30                         Edward Cheung RIP (Cheung family) 

                          10.30                         John Rayer RIP (Rayer)

Please join us in the Hall for refreshments after the 10.30 mass.          

 

LIVE STREAMING OF MASSES ON THE WEBSITE

All masses are streamed via the link:

Recordings are available. The Sunday sermon is also in print on the website.

 

MASS INTENTIONS

Do have masses said for your intentions. Use the envelopes in the foyer to name the intention and to enclose an offering. Give them to Fr Doug or post them through the presbytery door.

 

FINANCES       

Many thanks for your offertory collection                                         £1018.51

Retiring collection- Day for Life                     £120.78             

Bank Payments to RCAS Bexley, Sort code 51 70 14, Account 01831763

Card Payment: Machine located in the foyer.

Gift Aid Please join the GIFT AID scheme – Forms available in the foyer. 

         

OUR PARISH HALL

Our hall is available for hire. Please email bexley@rcaos.org.uk at ANY time and our secretary will get back to you. Prices: £35 per hour on weekdays, £40 per hour at weekends

 

Newsletter: Please copy notices to Fr Doug by the previous Wednesday

 

Dear Parishioners,

This is a big weekend for some of the younger members of our parish and we congratulate them.

Confirmation

We welcome Bishop Pat Lynch who will preside at our 6.00 mass and confirm Louie, Noah, Tasiemobi, Victoria and Zoe. A great occasion for us all.

First Holy Communion

11 children will be receiving Holy Communion for the first time at 10.30 mass on Sunday 28^th June: Allegra, Nora, Alan, Lochlann, Jacob. Rivana, Maya, Hudson, Sofia, Leo and Emilia. Please keep them in your prayers and celebrate with them on the 28^th.

Please note the change in Friday’s mass time.

God Bless,                                Fr Doug 

 

PARISH FEAST DAY BARBECUE 

This year our summer celebration will be on Sunday 12^th July. Fast approaching!

We need volunteers for various tasks, especially the set-up and clear-up teams. With lots of volunteers no one will need to be overworked! Can anyone lend a gazebo?

 

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE ANNUAL CELEBRATION MASS

This takes place at our Cathedral, presided by Archbishop John on Saturday 11^th July at 3.00pm.

There is a special invitation for couples celebrating milestone anniversaries this year to renew their marriage vows, but there is a general invitation for anyone to attend. You are invited!

 

WALK FOR PEACE:  Bexley Interfaith Forum is leading a march for peace at 6pm on Monday 13th July, starting at 6.00 p.m. outside the Crayford Mosque and ending at the Sikh Temple in Belvedere.

 

CANON ALAN MCLEAN RIP

There are 2 services in his parish, The Most Holy Trinity, 39 Dockhead, London SE1 2BS.  Reception of the Body on Thursday, 2nd July 2026 with Mass 7.30pm

Requiem Mass on Friday, 3^rd July 2026 at 11.00am

 

CHURCH FLOWERS:  Could you join our small team of church flower arrangers? We usually work in pairs on Friday mornings after mass, normally once a month. It may involve tidying or clearing existing flowers or sometimes buying new ones (parish expense). Ring me for more info 01322 528224. Sue Murphy.

 

FRIENDS OF ST. MARY’S EVENT Music and Words for a Summer Afternoon, on Sunday 5^th July at 3.00 Tickets £10 at the door

 

YOUTH DAY AT JOHN FISHER SCHOOL, CHATHAM

Saturday 11th July 11.00am – 5.30pm. Cost £5. For 10–14 year olds. Southwark youth service offers a day of prayer, activities including sport, as well as lunch. To book go to: rcaos.org.uk/mission/southwark-catholic-youth-service/event-booking/. There is a free coach from St. Anselm’s Dartford, leaving at 10.00am. To book a place on it, contact dartford@rcaos.org.uk. 

 

BISHOP DAVID OAKLEY

Following the deeply distressing news of charges brought against Bishop David, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference has issued a statement. Reports of this allegation may reawaken painful memories for many people, which is why they have again offered “an unreserved apology to those who have been hurt by abuse in the Catholic Church in England and Wales”. The statement is available here: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/safeguarding-statement-president-vice-president/.

 

Sunday 21^st June.

12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Year A

Readings: Jeremiah 20:10-13, Psalm 68, Romans 5:12-15, Matthew 10:26-33

 

   Sat    20^th June    18.00                   Pat Liddiard RIP (Liddiard)         

 

   Sun   21^st June   TWELFTH SUNDAY

                             08.30                    Liam Ryle (Wood) 

                             10.30                    Helen Larkin 80th birthday (Wheatley) 

  

   Mon  22^nd June  09.15   Saints John Fisher  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10:00    & Thomas More      Mary Dinan (McCarthy)                        

   

   Tues 23^rd June   09:15        Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                             10.00                               Margaret Ford RIP (Watson)

   

   Wed 24^th June    09:15    Nativity of St      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                             10.00     John the Baptist       Gerry Dunning & Family (Wheatley)

Please join us in the Hall for refreshments after mass

 

   Fri    26^th June    09.15       Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

`                            10:00                                 John Larkin (Larkin)

  

   Sat   27^th June   18.00        Confirmation Mass

   

   Sun  28^th June   SS PETER AND PAUL

                              08.30                                John Colaco RIP (Connolly) 

                              10.30                                Eileen & John Stanton (Wheatley)

Please join us in the Hall for refreshments after the 10.30 mass.

 

LIVE STREAMING OF MASSES ON THE WEBSITE

All masses are streamed via the link:

Recordings are available. The Sunday sermon is also in print on the website.

 

MASS INTENTIONS:  Do have masses said for your intentions. Use the envelopes in the foyer to name the intention and to enclose an offering. Give them to Fr Doug or post them through the presbytery door.

 

FINANCES       

Many thanks for your offertory collection                                         £809.74

Retiring collection this Sunday: Day for Life Charities                    

Bank Payments to RCAS Bexley, Sort code 51 70 14, Account 01831763

Card Payment: Machine located in the foyer.

Gift Aid Please join the GIFT AID scheme – Forms available in the foyer. 

         

OUR PARISH HALL:  Our hall is available for hire. Please email bexley@rcaos.org.uk at ANY time and our secretary will get back to you. Prices: £35 per hour on weekdays, £40 per hour at weekends

 

Newsletter: Please copy notices to Fr Doug by the previous Wednesday

 

Dear Parishioners,

Given the statements being made by prominent politicians, Archbishop John has seen fit to issue a statement: “A Pastoral Message on the Dignity of Every Person” proclaiming that there is No Place for Racism in English society. Copies are available in the foyer. We should make it our mission to confront racist views that seem to have quite a hold in Bexley Borough especially in regard to immigration.

God Bless,                                Fr Doug 

 

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

Many thanks to all who attended last Sunday. Those in leadership roles gain great affirmation and support from your being there. Minutes are available in the foyer.

 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

11 children will be receiving Holy Communion for the first time at 10.30 mass on Sunday 28^th June:  Allegra, Nora, Alan, Lochlann, Jacob. Rivana, Maya, Hudson, Sofia, Leo and Emilia.  Please keep them in your prayers and celebrate with them on the 28^th.

 

CONFIRMATION

Bishop Pat Lynch will be here on Saturday 27^th June at the 6.00 mass to confirm 5 young people.  Again, all are welcome at mass that evening.

 

PARISH FEAST DAY BARBECUE 

This year our summer celebration will be on Sunday 12^th July. Fast approaching!

We need volunteers for various tasks, especially the set-up and clear-up teams. With lots of volunteers no one will need to be overworked! Can anyone lend a gazebo?

 

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE ANNUAL CELEBRATION MASS

This takes place at our Cathedral, presided by Archbishop John on Saturday 11^th July at 3.00pm.  There is a special invitation for couples celebrating milestone anniversaries this year to renew their marriage vows, but there is a general invitation for anyone to attend. You are invited!

 

WALK FOR PEACE: Bexley Interfaith Forum is leading a march for peace at 6pm on Monday 13th July, starting at the Crayford Mosque and ending at the Sikh Temple. 




CHURCH FLOWERS:  Could you join our small team of church flower arrangers? We usually work in pairs on Friday mornings after mass, normally once a month. It may involve tidying or clearing existing flowers or sometimes buying new ones (parish expense). Ring me for more info 01322 528224. Sue Murphy.

 

FRIENDS OF ST. MARY’S EVENT :  Music and Words for a Summer Afternoon, on Sunday 5^th July at 3.00 Tickets £10 at the door

 

YOUTH DAY AT JOHN FISHER SCHOOL, CHATHAM

Saturday 11th July 11.00am – 5.30pm. Cost £5. For 10–14 year olds. Southwark youth service offers a day of prayer, activities including sport, as well as lunch. To book go to: rcaos.org.uk/mission/southwark-catholic-youth-service/event-booking/. There is a free coach from St. Anselm’s Dartford, leaving at 10.00am. To book a place on it, contact dartford@rcaos.org.uk. 

 

FRIENDS OF THE HOLY LAND : “50 Faces of the Holy Land” exhibition in Croydon.

16th to 28th June 2026 at Croydon Minster, Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RN

Previously displayed in the Houses of Parliament, the poignant and impactful exhibition showcases the resilience and faith of the Christian community of the Holy Land.