Newsletter

SUNDAY 27th July 2025

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY Year C

Readings: Genesis 18:20-32, Psalm 137, Colossians 2:12-14, Luke 11:1-3

 

Sat   26^th July       17.30       Confessions

  18.00                             

 

Sun  27^th July    SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY Year C 

                            08.30                     Kathy Connolly (Jeyaseelan)                       

10.30                    Antony Moffat RIP (Moffat)

 

Mon  28th July     09.15          Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                             10.00              For the Parish

 

Tues 29th July      09.15 Mary, Martha  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                            10.00 & Lazarus                     

 

Wed 30th July      09.15           Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                            10.00                John Hollis (Gillis)

 

Fri  1st August      09.15 Alphonsus Liguori  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                            10.00           Deceased members of Jeyaseelan Family (Jeyaseelan)

 

Sat 2nd August    17.30      Confessions

18.00                     Holy Souls (Jeyaseelan)

 

Sun 3rd August         EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY Year C 

                            08.30                    John Potter RIP (Cannon)                            

10.30                     Jane Buhl (Aspeek)            

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:  Please use the envelopes in the foyer to make any mass offerings writing the intention clearly in capital letters and give the envelope to Fr Doug or put it through the presbytery door or add it to the collection basket.

 

FINANCES       

Many thanks for your offertory collection                     £ 828.38   

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,

A few people missed the arrival of our Jubilee Year Candle. It will remain lit (at Sunday mass) till the end of the Jubilee Year. It was presented to those who took part in the Jubilee Year Pilgrimage at the beginning of the month and represents our hopefulness despite the current turmoil in the world. The stones around it represent the various needs, anxieties, and other prayers that we each carried in pilgrimage, and laid before the Lord at journey’s end.

                                God Bless,                                Fr Doug 

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY  :  The Children’s Liturgy Group will be taking a break for the summer from Sunday 27th July and will resume on Sunday 7th September 2025. Thank you to our wonderful team of catechists for their help and support teaching the gospel each Sunday to the children of our parish. We are always looking for new people to join our team. If you enjoy supporting children and want to give something back to the church community please consider volunteering as a Children’s Liturgy catechist.  Please speak to Father Doug or Angela Underwood for more information.    Wishing all of you a safe and happy summer holiday. 

 

MASS INTENTIONS:  Kathy Connolly has for many years, rendered the parish a very great service by looking after the allocation of mass intentions, but she has decided to step down due to her poor health. Please give mass intentions directly to Fr Doug or put them through the Presbytery door. Many thanks.

Plenty of gaps in the weekday schedule at the moment. 

 

SANCTUARY REFLECTION DAYS:  My Soul Rests – 23^rd August 11 to 3pm – Rest and rejuvenate, refresh the spirit and reflect God’s love to all.  To book: sanctuaryakwaaba@gmail.com or call/ text 07977 978536

 

THE ARCHBISHOP’S CERTIFICATE: 

A lifechanging opportunity for those who desire to know Jesus more intimately.

The Archbishop’s Certificate is a two-year online course for all in Southwark and beyond who wish to understand their faith more profoundly and be able to share it with confidence and joy. 
The course will commence on 18 October 2025 and the cost will be £400 per year. For registration and further details: https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/archcert 

 

CATHOLIC CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES begins in November 2025.

The CCRS is an internationally recognised qualification that provides participants with an understanding of the teachings of the Catholic faith. It enhances the understanding that education within the Church is a life-long process leading to greater intimacy with Jesus Christ.  This course presents the foundational teachings of the Church in a manner that is captivating, inspiring, and applicable.  Participants will be equipped to make informed and practical contributions to their chosen field of ministry within the Church. Visit aec.rcaos.org.uk/ccrs for further information. 

 

VOCATIONS DAY CELEBRATION with Marian Consecration 

On Sunday, 17th August 2025 at St Thomas More, Bostall Park,420a Long Lane DA7 5JW 

Thanksgiving & Marian Consecration begins at 11:00am Mass (with Gospel Music)

·      Celebration of Priestly, Religious Profession or Wedding Anniversaries: Couples should send names to WhatsApp no. 07424269423 or email vocationpromotersGLAP@gmail.com)

·      Speeches on Marriage, Priestly and Consecrated life 

·      Entertainment and Refreshments 

We celebrate our vocations at the feet of Mary who was at the wedding at Cana, who was a follower of her son and who was in the Upper Room when the Apostles received the Holy Spirit.

More details: Fr Innocent Ezeonyeasi 07424 269423 or Adamma Oguh 07957 211056

 

SUNDAY 20th July 2025

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY Year C

Readings: Genesis 18:1-10, Psalm 14, Colossians 1:24-28, Luke 10:38-42

 

Sat      19^th July    17.30      Confessions

 18.00               For the Parish 

 

Sun     20^th July         SIXTEENTH SUNDAY Year C 

                           08.30                   Moreen Hegarty (Wilkes)                                     

                          10.30                    Maureen Fitzpatrick RIP (Moffat)

 

Mon    21st July   09.15   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                            10.00                For the Parish

 

Tues   22nd July  09.15 Mary Magdalene   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament  

                            10.00              Deceased Clergy

 

Wed   23rd July   09.15  Bridget      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                            10.00                    Marie Sullivan RIP (PMQ/Connolly)

 

Fri      25^th July     09.15  James         Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                            10.00                     Deceased Clergy

 

Sat     26^th July    17.30         Confessions

18.00               Derek Botterill RIP 

 

Sun     27^th July         SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY Year C 

                            08.30                   Kathy Connolly (Jeyaseelan)                                 

10.30                   Antony Moffat RIP (Moffat)

                        

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.

 

FINANCES   

Many thanks for your offertory collection                £ 897.09                                            

Retiring Collections:     Last Week: Sea Sunday.     £370.00                                 

 

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,

The church grounds do take a significant amount of maintenance. Many thanks to those who regularly tend the grounds and to those who last week cleaned up the porch area and tended the little garden next to Our Lady’s shrine. 

Thanks too to our flower arrangers who have had to put extra effort into maintaining the flowers during the current hot season. Thanks to those bringing flowers and those supporting the ministry through the box at the back of church with your financial offerings.

God Bless,                                          Fr Doug 

 

MASS INTENTIONS:  Kathy Connolly has for many years, rendered the parish a very great service by looking after the allocation of mass intentions, but she has decided to step down due to her poor health. Please give mass intentions directly to Fr Doug or put them through the Presbytery door. Many thanks.

Plenty of gaps in the weekday schedule at the moment. 

 

SEA SUNDAY:  Thank you for giving to Sea Sunday. We raised £370 Your generous gifts will ensure that Stella Maris can continue to befriend seafarers and fishers in times of need. To find out more about how your support helps those who live and work at sea, please visit www.stellamaris.org.uk

 

SANCTUARY REFLECTION DAYS: Growing into Fruitfulness – 26^th July 2025 11am to 3pm – Chris Chapman helps us reflect on God’s desire that we live fruitfully, finding our joy in expressing who we are and so giving life to others. For more information or booking: email douglasbull@rcaos.org.uk One place left

My Soul Rests – 23^rd August 11 to 3pm – an opportunity to rest and rejuvenate, in order to refresh the spirit and reflect God’s love to all to book: sanctuaryakwaaba@gmail.com or call/ text 07977 978536

 

THE ARCHBISHOP’S CERTIFICATE: 

A lifechanging opportunity for those who desire to know Jesus more intimately.

The Archbishop’s Certificate is a two-year online course for all in Southwark and beyond who wish to understand their faith more profoundly and be able to share it with confidence and joy. 
The course will commence on 18 October 2025 and the cost will be £400 per year. For registration and further details: https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/archcert 

 

CATHOLIC CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES begins in November 2025.

The CCRS is an internationally recognised qualification that provides participants with an understanding of the teachings of the Catholic faith. It enhances the understanding that education within the Church is a life-long process leading to greater intimacy with Jesus Christ.  This course presents the foundational teachings of the Church in a manner that is captivating, inspiring, and applicable.  Participants will be equipped to make informed and practical contributions to their chosen field of ministry within the Church. Visit aec.rcaos.org.uk/ccrs for further information. 

 

VOCATIONS DAY CELEBRATION with Marian Consecration 

On Sunday, 17th August 2025 at St Thomas More, Bostall Park,420a Long Lane DA7 5JW 

Thanksgiving & Marian Consecration begins at 11:00am Mass (with Gospel Music)

·      Celebration of Priestly, Religious Profession or Wedding Anniversaries: Couples should send names to WhatsApp no. 07424269423 or email vocationpromotersGLAP@gmail.com)

·      Speeches on Marriage, Priestly and Consecrated life 

·      Entertainment and Refreshments 

We celebrate our vocations at the feet of Mary who was at the wedding at Cana, who was a follower of her son and who was in the Upper Room when the Apostles received the Holy Spirit.

More details: Fr Innocent Ezeonyeasi 07424 269423 or Adamma Oguh 07957 211056

 

SUNDAY 13th July 2025,

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY Year C

Readings: Deuteronomy 30:10-14, Psalm 68, 2 Colossians 1:15-20, Luke 10:25-37

 

Sat   12^th July      17.30 Confessions

18.00                             John Stone RIP (Frogley) 

 

Sun  13^th July    FIFTEENTH SUNDAY Year C 

                            08.30                      TG Sharon McNulty (Cannon)

10.30                             John Rayer RIP (Rayer)

 

Mon  14th July     09.15      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                             10.00                            For the Parish

 

Tues 15th July     09.15 Bonaventure    Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00                             Holy Souls

 

Wed  16th July   09.15 Our Lady of     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00 Mt Carmel                 Maureen Fitzpatrick RIP (Moffat)

 

Fri     18^th July      09.15 Benedict        Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                            10.00                             Holy Souls

 

Sat   19^th July       17.30   Confessions

 18.00                             For the Parish 

 

Sun  20^th July    SIXTEENTH SUNDAY Year C 

                            08.30                            Maureen Hegarty  (Wilkes)        

10.30                            Maureen Fitzpatrick RIP (Moffat)

                   

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.

 

FINANCES       

Many thanks for your offertory collection      £ 932.53                               

Retiring Collections:  This Week: Sea Sunday                                

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,

 Kathy Connolly has looked after the allocation of mass intentions for many years, and has rendered the parish a very great service but she has decided to step down due to her poor health. We all should be enormously grateful to her. We don’t have a replacement yet so in the meantime, please give mass intentions directly to Fr Doug or put them through the Presbytery door. Many thanks. Oh, any offers?

         God Bless,                                Fr Doug 

 

SEA SUNDAY COLLECTION – TODAY

Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all of our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions. On Sea Sunday, 13th July, the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. Your support makes a big difference to seafarers and fishers in need. You can donate in church, by visiting www.stellamaris.org.uk/donate, or by texting ‘SEA’ to 70460 to donate £5. This collection is vital to enable Stella Maris to continue its important work. Please give generously.

 

SANCTUARY REFLECTION DAYS

Growing into Fruitfulness – 26^th July 2025 11am to 3pm – Chris Chapman helps us reflect on God’s desire that we live fruitfully, finding our joy in expressing who we are and so giving life to others. For more information or booking: email douglasbull@rcaos.org.uk Two places left

My Soul Rests – 23^rd August 11 to 3pm – an opportunity to rest and rejuvenate, in order to refresh the spirit and reflect God’s love to all to book: sanctuaryakwaaba@gmail.com or call/ text 07977 978536

 

THE ARCHBISHOP’S CERTIFICATE: 

A lifechanging opportunity for those who desire to know Jesus more intimately.

The Archbishop’s Certificate is a two-year online course for all in Southwark and beyond who wish to understand their faith more profoundly and be able to share it with confidence and joy. 
The course will commence on 18 October 2025 and the cost will be £400 per year. For registration and further details: https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/archcert 

 

DIACONAL DAY 

On Sunday 13 July we are celebrating our second Archdiocesan Diaconal Day, during which we pray for the Permanent Deacons serving in our Archdiocese as well as we pray for the new vocations to this ministry. If you are a man between 21 years to 58 years, prayerful, with the desire to love God and God’s people, you are involved in services within your parish and community, you have tried many things and still feel drawn to a closer relationship with Christ and His Church you might possibly be called to be a Permanent Deacon? If you require further information about the Permanent Diaconate, please speak to your Parish Priest, or contact the Diaconate Formation Director via e-mail: ianblack@rcaos.org.uk.

 

VOCATIONS DAY CELEBRATION with Marian Consecration 

On Sunday, 17th August 2025 at St Thomas More, Bostall Park,420a Long Lane DA7 5JW 

Thanksgiving & Marian Consecration begins at 11:00am Mass (with Gospel Music)

·      Celebration of Priestly, Religious Profession or Wedding Anniversaries: Couples should send names to WhatsApp no. 07424269423 or email vocationpromotersGLAP@gmail.com)

·      Speeches on Marriage, Priestly and Consecrated life 

·      Entertainment and Refreshments 

We celebrate our vocations at the feet of Mary who was at the wedding at Cana, who was a follower of her son and who was in the Upper Room when the Apostles received the Holy Spirit.

More details: Fr Innocent Ezeonyeasi 07424 269423 or Adamma Oguh 07957 211056