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THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (C)

First Reading: Maccabees 7:1-2. 9-14 Second Reading: St Paul to the Thessalonians 2:16 – 3:5
Gospel: Luke 20:27-38

Click above to hear Fr Doug’s sermon.

Today’s Theme: SUCH SURE HOPE
However cruelly the world may treat us, we can always rejoice in the glorious future promised us by Christ, when we will be filled with the vision of God’s glory

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday 9th November    10.00am Lazurus & Concepta Dias (Alex & Dahlia Fernandes
                                                6.00pm Dan & Julia Harrington & Patrick & Mary (E Sheehan)

Sunday 10th November    8.30am Intentions of Carol & Rolf Rinchey (Bridie Haylett)
Remembrance Day          10.30am Alison Johnson RIP (Jonathan & Mary Lee)

Monday 11th November    9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                                                10.00am Hazel Birch in memoriam (Geoff)

Tuesday 12th November    7.00pm Eucharistic Service
                                                7.30pm Exposition and Our Lady and St Pio’s Prayer Group

Wednes. 13th November    9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                                                10.00am Des Reddy RIP (Eileen Wheatley, Anne & Girls)

Thursday 14th November    9.00am No Eucharistic Service
                                                10.00am Mass for Deceased Priests will be held at 
                                                St Lawrence’s, Sidcup

Friday 15th November    9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                                                10.00am Tony Sullivan RIP (Marie & Family)

Saturday 16th November    10.00am Eucharistic Service
                                             6.00pm Frances, Dan, Fiona, Margaret & Daniel Harrington RIP
                                                (Sheehan Family)

Sunday 17th November    8.30am Mary Arden RIP (Peter & Ann Wilkes)
                                                10.30am Mary Nealon RIP (Joseph & Family)

Anniversaries: John Lenihan, Sheila Moss, Kay Todd, Stephen Ward, Tony Sullivan, Cath Moriarty, Bridget Harrington.

Reconciliation Times: Saturday 10.30am (after Mass) and Saturday 5.30pm (before Mass)

PRAY FOR THE SICK: Christine White, Kevin Harper, John Bird, Gail Noel, Chris Neal, Tony Speed, Geoffrey Hildebrand, John Harrington, Norma Brooker, Nina Szredski, Eileen Weald, Maureen Fitzpatrick, Eric and Iris May, Gracie Maddox, Anne Hastings, Timmy Lenihan, John Clarey, Tess Truman, Irene Gannaway, David Collison, George Waller, Ray Smith, Tommy Otte, Sr Angela, Marion Hams, Leigh Richards, Peter Hogg, Christine Brown, Tony Laws, David Latimer, David Brailsford, Colin Anderson, Jim Henry, Joe Reape, Giulio Venturi, Anne Newton and Bridie Cripps.

FEAST DAYS: Monday St Martin of Tours, Bishop. Tuesday St Josephat, Bishop, Martyr. Thursday St Dyfrig (Bishop). Friday St Albert the Great, Bishop. Saturday St Margaret of Scotland, St Gertrude, Virgin, St Edmund of Abingdon (Bishop).

OFFERTORY: Gift Aid £544.40. Loose £243.46. Total £787.86.
This week’s 2nd collection is for Archbishop’s Administration Fund.
Next week’s retiring collection is for Bexley Deanery Developing World Group.

THANK YOU: Maureen Barrett and family would like to say thank you to parishioners in giving so generously in memory of Tom. She was able to send £420 to Apostleship of the Sea.

ROTAS: Readers: Saturday 6pm Carol Anderson. Sunday 8.30am Ann Wilkes; 10.30am Joseph Ebare. Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6pm Peter H, Patricia. Sunday 8.30am Bridie, Peter W. 10.30am Volunteer, Eileen W, Volunteer, Molly, Margaret (Host). Collector 8.30am Mass: Mrs M Weeks. Front of Church: Giovanni Aletta. Typing Newsletter: Ruth Powers. Photocopying Newsletter: Emma Fox. Washing of Purificators: Barbara. Flower Arranging: Sue & Graziella.

AYLESFORD RETREAT 2020: The annual Aylesford Retreat list for 2020 (15-17 May) is now in the porch. To reserve a place, please pay £10 deposit. Thank you. John Stanton.

CEMETERY VISITS DURING NOVEMBER:
Sunday 10th November, Plumstead 1.30pm, Bexleyheath 2.30pm, Brook Street Erith 3.15pm.
Sunday 17th November, Kemnal 2pm.

A QUIET DAY OF CREATIVE REFLECTION FOR ADVENT, taking time to think about why and who we celebrate at Christmas. Quiet reading, prayer, creative writing or craft activities. All are welcome to St Barnabas Church, 6 Tile Kiln Lane, Joydens Wood, DA5 2BB, on Saturday 30th November, 9.30am-3pm. Come for all or part of the day. Please bring a packed lunch, tea and coffee will be available. Further information: Judy French 07946 171744.

ST JOHN FISHER NEW YEAR FAMILY DISCO, 31ST DECEMBER: £12 Adult, £2 Child. 8pm to 1am. Bring your own nibbles. Licensed Bar. Contact Noel McCarthy for tickets on 07813 890 556 or email noel.mccarthy60@outlook.com

ST FRANCIS RAMBLERS invite you to join them on their walk on Sunday 17 November. Meet Bexley station (walkers’ train due in at 1001). Distance 9.5 miles with lunch stop (at The Ship, Puddledock Lane, [near Hextable], Dartford), finishing at Bexley. Please call Paul on 07847 282626 for more details.

THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (C)

First Reading: Wisdom 11:22-12:2  Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1:11- 2:2
Gospel: Luke 19:1-10

Click above to hear Fr Doug’s sermon.

Today’s Theme: Jesus In Our Midst
To him the whole world is like a grain of dust. Yet he loves all that exists, and comes to dwell with sinners.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Saturday 2nd November    10.00am Holy Souls
                                                6.00pm Dannie, Jim, Thomas and John Harrington RIP
                                                     (Eileen Sheehan and Family)

Sunday 3rd November    8.30am David Beattie RIP (Sheila, Katie and Gary + Family)
                                             10.30am Intentions of Sue and Peter Murphy (Tony Frake)

Monday 4th November    9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                                             10.00am Diamond De Mello RIP (Brian and Edna Fernandes)

Tuesday 5th November    7.00pm Annette Staunton RIP (Stanley Family)
                                             7.30pm Exposition and Our Lady and St Pio’s Prayer Group

Wednesday 6th November    9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                                                10.00am Intentions of David and Maureen Watkins
                                                (Tony Frake)

Thursday 7th November    9.00am Eucharistic Service

Friday 8th November      9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                                             10.00am Tom Barrett RIP and Family (Kathy Connolly)

Saturday 9th November    10.00am Lazarus and Concepta Dias
                                                (Alex and Dahlia Fernandes)
                                                6.00pm Dan and Julia Harrington + Patrick and Mary Sheehan
                                                (Eileen Sheehan)

Sunday 10th November    8.30am Intentions of Carol and Rolf Rinchey (Bridie Haylett)
Remembrance Day        10.30am Alison Johnson RIP (Jonathan and Mary Lee)

Reconciliation Times: Saturday 10.30am (after Mass) and Saturday 5.30pm (before Mass

)Anniversaries: Mona Shaw, Harry Dunmall, Ralph Rahim, Joseph Henry Desmond, Simon Connolly and Bill Keefe.

PRAY FOR THE SICK: Christine White, Kevin Harper, John Bird, Gail Noel, Chris Neal, Tony Speed, Geoffrey Hildebrand, John Harrington, Norma Brooker, Nina Szredski, Eileen Weald, Maureen Fitzpatrick, Eric and Iris May, Gracie Maddox, Anne Hastings, Timmy Lenihan, John Clarey, Tess Truman, Irene Gannaway, David Collison, George Waller, Ray Smith, Tommy Otte, Sr Angela, Marion Hams, Leigh Richards, Peter Hogg, Christine Brown, Tony Laws, David Latimer, David Brailsford, Colin Anderson, Jim Henry, Joe Reape, Giulio Venturi, Anne Newton and Bridie Cripps.

FEAST DAYS: Monday St Charles Borromeo, Bishop. Thursday The Dedication of the Cathedral Church of St George. Friday St Willibrord, Bishop

OFFERTORY: Gift Aid £521.30. Loose £220.89. Total £742.19.
Next week’s second collection is for Archbishop’s Administration Fund.

ROTAS: Readers: Saturday 6pm Kathy Fogarty. Sunday 8.30am Peter Wilkes; 10.30am Katherine Bernarte. Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6pm Anne Harris, Peter W. Sunday 8.30am Volunteer, Mary J. 10.30am Volunteer, Mary H, Patricia, Rob, Margaret (Host). Collector 8.30am Mass: Mrs M Lee. Front of Church: John Stanton. Typing Newsletter: Graziella Highland. Photocopying Newsletter: Calen Delpaul. Washing of Purificators: Alvira. Flower Arranging:  Mary K and Mary J.

SVP HAMPERS: If anyone knows of someone locally who would benefit, please post a note through the Parish House door marked ‘SVP Hampers’.

MASS FOR DECEASED CLERGY: Thursday 14th November 10am at St Lawrence’s, Sidcup. Light refreshments in the Community Hall afterwards. Fr John Diver would be pleased to welcome parishioners from St John Fisher and other parishes of the Deanery.

PATIENTS FIRST NETWORK: A first-class Catholic service for relatives and friends of patients who may be in danger by neglect, or who are unsure what action to take in difficult medical situations.
Telephone support: 020 8407 3463. http://www.spuc.org.uk/education-support/patients-first-network
Tim Bowman highly recommends this service.

CEMETERY VISITS DURING NOVEMBER:
Sunday 3rd November, Hillview Welling 2.30pm, Sidcup 2.30pm.
Sunday 10th November, Plumstead 1.30pm, Bexleyheath 2.30pm,
Brook Street Erith 3.15pm.
Sunday 17th November, Kemnal 2pm.

A QUIET DAY OF CREATIVE REFLECTION FOR ADVENT, taking time to think about why and who we celebrate at Christmas. Quiet reading, prayer, creative writing or craft activities. All are welcome to St Barnabas Church, 6 Tile Kiln Lane, Joydens Wood, DA5 2BB on Saturday 30th November, 9.30am-3pm. Come for all or part of the day. Please bring a packed lunch, tea and coffee will be available. Further information: Judy French 07946 171744

THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF YEAR (C)

The Lord, the Righteous Judge.

 The Lord is our Judge. The one thing we know for certain about his judgement is that it favours the humble, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.

1st Reading: Ecclesiasticus: 35:12-14. 16-19 2nd Reading: Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18                Gospel: Luke: 18:9-14

Click above to hear Fr Doug’s sermon.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK 26th OCTOBER – 3rd NOVEMBER

Sat 26 Oct.    10am Sister John Bowman RIP (Tim Bowman)
                        6pm Les Truman RIP (Morris Family)

Sun 27 Oct.    8.30am Parishioners
                        10.30am Intensions of Fr. Paul Rout (Aylesford Pilgrims)

Mon 28 Oct.    9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                        10am Lisa Wolski (Carmel and Family)

Tues 29 Oct.    7pm Kathy Connolly (Tony Frake)
                        7.30pm Exposition + Our Lady & St Pio’s Prayer Group

Wed 30 Oct.    9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                        10 am Christa Frake RIP (Tony Frake)

Thu 31 Oct.    9am Eucharistic Service

Fri 1 Nov.    9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
All Saints    10am Tom Barrett RIP & Family (Mary Kevan & Family)
Holy Day    7.30pm Intentions of Alex & Sheila (Kathy Connolly)

Sat 2nd Nov.    10am Holy Souls
                        6pm Dannie, Jim, Thomas & John Harrington RIP
                                                 (Eileen Sheehan &Fam.)

Sun 3rd Nov.    8.30am Parishioners
                        10.30am Intentions of Fr. Paul Rout (Aylesford Pilgrims)

Reconciliation Times: Sat 10.30 am (following Mass) and Sat 5.30 pm (before Mass)

Prayers for the Sick: Christine White, Kevin Harper, John Bird, Gail Noel, Chris Neal, Tony Speed, Geoffrey Hildebrand, John Harrington, Norma Brooker, Nina Szredski, Eileen Weald, Maureen Fitzpatrick, Eric & Iris May, Gracie Maddox, Anne Hastings, Timmy Lenihan, John Clarey, Tess Truman, Irene Gannaway, David Collison, George Waller, Ray Smith, Tommy Otte, Sr. Angela, Marion Hams, Leigh Richards, Peter Hogg, Christine Brown, Tony Laws, David Latimer, David Brailsford, Colin Anderson, Jim Henry, Joe Reape, Giulio Venturi, Anne Newton, Bridie Cripps.

Anniversaries: Reg Huntington, Christa Frake, Kay Todd

Feast Days: Monday Saints Simon & Jude, Apostles, Friday All Saints – Holyday of Obligation, Saturday All Souls.

John Henry Evans RIP (father of Scot) died last Wednesday in Australia. Please remember him and all his family in your prayers.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION –
1st Collection: Gift Aid £522.60, Loose £233.09  Total £755.69.
Second Collection (Misso) Gift Aid £23.00, Loose £246.76 Total £287.76
This week’s retiring collection is for Friends of Ahoto, Ghana. The Padre Pio Rehabilitation Centre – Fr. Doug helps run a charity that supports this project in Ghana, The Charity is called “DMJ – Friends of Ahoto”. Father Doug will be going out there for a few weeks in November and the Retiring Collection is to enable anyone who wants to support the work to make a financial contribution. Fr. Doug hopes to do a presentation of the work after he returns.

ROTAS (week commencing Mon 28/10)
Readers: Sat 6.00 pm Andy Watson Sun 8.30 Sheila Jones Sun 10.30 Anne Rayer.   Copying of News Letter Mollie Hobson, Newsletter typist Molly Robins.   Collection for 8.30 am Mass Mr. V. Jeyaseelan. Parishioner Attending To Front of Church on Saturdays: Paul Rowland.   Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6 pm Edna, Rob Sun 8.30am Bridie, Ann Hyde 10.30 am Kathy, Margaret, Peter h, Mary H, Eileen W.   Washing of Purificators: Molly.   Flower Arranging: Theresa & Doune

Special Ministers Please collect your new rota from the Sacristy this weekend. Many thanks.      Patricia and Kathy.

DAY OF RECOLLECTION FOR SPECIAL MINISTERS & READERS will be held at Bishop Thomas Grant School, Streatham, on Saturday 16th November 2019. Please see details in porch and sign the list if you are able to attend.

REMEMBERING THOSE WHO HAVE DIED  – At John Fisher we will always remember those who have died but especially on the weekend masses of 2nd/3rd November – we will be praying for all those who have died in the past year by name, and we will be lighting a candle for them on the sanctuary..

YOUR WORD IS LIFE: Southwark Spirituality Commission offers a day to explore prayer using the bible, in this Year of the Word. The day is open to all and will include inputs and workshops. Beginning at 10.30 am on Saturday, 9th November at St. John Fisher Church, Thanet Road, Bexley, DA5 1AP, it concludes by 3.30 pm – bring a packed lunch. Places are limited – PLEASE book online at http://www.southwarkdsc.org.uk/events (where more details are available) or by calling Bexley parish on 01322 524813.