Newsletter

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

The Spirit and The Bride
The Church is wedded to Christ in the love of the Spirit and looks forward to the final fulfilment of that love in the glory of heaven.

1st Reading: Acts 7:55-60 2nd Reading: Apoc 22:12-14 16-17, 20 Gospel John 17:20-26

MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK 1 – 9 Jun 2019

Sat 1 Jun     10am Christine Hand RIP (Kathy Connolly)
                     6pm Denis Burke RIP (Private Intention)

Sun 2 Jun     8.30am Intentions of Karen Griffin (Bridie Haylett)
                     10.30am Brian McKie RIP (Danny & Kay Lyons)

Mon 3 Jun     9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                     10am Intentions of Molly Doherty (P&P)

Tues 4 Jun     7pm Intentions of Margaret Kyne (OLPG)
       7.30pm Exposition + Our Lady & St Pio’s Prayer Group

Wed 5 Jun     9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                     10am John Bowman RIP (Tim Bowman)

Thu 6 Jun     9am Eucharistic Service

Fri 7 Jun     9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                     10am Intentions of Michael & Josephine McGowan (P&P)

Sat 8 Jun     10am Intentions of Kathy Connolly (John & Eileen)
                     6pm Private Intention (Marie Sullivan)

Sun 9 Jun     8.30am Intentions of Sue & Peter Murphy (Maureen Fitzpatrick)
Pentecost     10.30am Brian McKie RIP (Danny & Kay Lyons)
                       also First Holy Communion Mass

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

Prayers for the Sick: Christine White, Kevin Harper, John Bird, Gail Noel, Chris Neal, Tony Speed, Geoffrey Hildebrand, John Underwood, John Harrington, Norma Brooker, Nina Szredski, Eileen Weald, Maureen Fitzpatrick, Eric & Iris May, Gracie Maddox, Anne Hastings, Tom Barrett, Timmy Lenihan, John Clarey, Tess Truman, Anne Comiskey, Irene Gannaway, David Collison, George Waller, Ray Smith, Tommy Otte, Sr Angela, Marion Hams, Leigh Richards, Peter Hogg, Christine Brown, Tony Laws, David Latimer, Deidre Collins.

Anniversaries: William Scott Moffat, Jack Smeaton, Ken George, Colette Mansell, Bridget Green.

Feast Days: Monday 3rd Ss Charles Lwanga and Companions Martyrs, Wed 5th St Boniface, Bishop, Martyr Thurs 6th St Norbert, Bishop Sunday 9th June – Pentecost

OFFERTORY COLLECTION – 26 May 2019
First Collection. Gift Aid:   £507.32.  Loose:   £201.06.  TOTAL:   £708.38
This week’s second collection is for World Communications Day
Next week’s second collection is for Catholic Trust for England and Wales.

ROTAS (week commencing Mon 3/6)
Readers: Sat 6.00pm Peter Harris Sun 8.30 Larissa/Rob Sun 10.30 John Rayer.   Copying of Newsletter: John Stanton.   Newsletter Typist: Sheila Botterill.   Collection for 8.30am Mass: Mrs T Li/Ray.   Parishioner Attending To Front of Church on Saturdays: Ken Crump.   Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6 pm Kathy Volunteer; Sun 8.30am Volunteer, Mary J; 10.30am Carole, Mary H, Patricia, Kathy, Dorothy.   Washing of Purificators: Patricia.   Flower Arranging: (First Communion) Sue and Mary K

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2019
Our parish First Holy Communion Service will take place on Sunday 9th June at 10.30am.
This year we have seven candidates. They are:
Chloe Frost, Noah Grecula, Olivia Ireland, Elisa Meade, Harry Preece, Harini Surasingha and Emma Whiffen.
The communicants have been working very hard since January in preparation to receive the Blessed sacrament for the first time. They are very special children.   Please remember them in your prayers.

ST JOHN FISHER DAY – SUNDAY 7 JULY 12-4PM Remember to keep this date in your diary; tickets will be available soon. The various activities are starting to appear on the list in the porch along with volunteer names. We are looking for small teams to organize each activity, including those for children; to decide what to do, to provide and resource what you need and to organize on the day.
Do keep the events team – Noel McCarthy, Ann Hyde, Kate Ugo, Terri Ellis, Carol Anderson – updated or via Anne Rayer – call or text 07855 785331 or email anne.rayer@uwclub.net.

BEXLEY DEANERY DEVELOPING WORLD GROUP Thank you for your generous donation of £100.32 on Sunday 19 May. Please contact our Parish Representative Maria Ward on 01322 555553/07802 623571 if you have any queries regarding the group.

SECOND CHANCE! SATURDAY JUNE 8TH   Yes this is another chance to join us as we complete our efforts to tidy up the gardens in front of the church and hall. No gardening experience necessary but please bring tools if possible especially buckets and spades.

CHOIR PRACTICES are held on Friday evenings from 7.00 – 8.00 pm in the church. Any potential new members are very welcome to come.

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN OLD BEXLEY PENTECOST PRAYER WALK, Saturday 8 June 2019. We are walking and visiting each of our nine Churches praying for the people, schools, communities and businesses of Old Bexley – meet old and new friends while enjoying a pleasant walk. Starting from St John Fisher at 9.30am join us from the start or from one of the other churches en route, stay for the whole walk or just one Church. Please bring a packed lunch and wear something red for Pentecost. Kathy Fogarty 07963 454480 or k.fogarty@ntlworld.com.

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (C)

1st reading: Acts of the Apostles: 15: 1-2, 22-29.  2nd Reading: Book of the Apocalypse: 21: 10-14, 22-23.  Gospel: John: 14:23-29 Click above to hear Fr Doug’s sermon.

Today’s Theme: THE RADIANT GLORY OF GOD.  

The Holy Spirit is the radiant glory of God that enlightens the Church and guides it on its way through the world in all its decision.

 

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Saturday 25 May            10.00 am        Holy Souls (Unknown Donor)
                                          6.00 pm       Mick & Elizabeth Minihane RIP (Eileen Sheehan)

Sunday 26 May                 8.30 am       Deceased Members of the Fogarty Family (K Fogarty)
                                              10.30 am       Barry Austin (Mrs I Berry)

Monday 27 May                9.30 am      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                                          10.00 am       Intentions of Pat & Percy Burke
                                                  (John & Eileen Stanton)

Tuesday 28 May                7.00 pm       Intentions of Prem Anthony (OLPG)
   Exposition and Our Lady’s and St Pio’s Prayer Group

Wednesday 29 May            9.30 am       Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                                          10.00 am      Michael, Brendan & Bridie Houlihan RIP (E Sheehan)

Thursday 30 May           10.00 am      Intentions of David Latimer (Pat & Percy)
Ascension                         7.00 pm      Ed Jones RIP (Kathy Connelly)

Friday 31 May                    9.30 am      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                                           10.00 am      William Dawson-Asaam RIP (Ben Asaam)

Saturday 1 June               10.00 am     Christine Hand RIP (Kathy Connelly)
                                           6.00 pm      Denis Burke RIP (Private Intention)

Sunday 2 June                     8.30 am     Intentions of Karen Griffin (Bridie Haylett)
                                           10.30 am      Brian McKie RIP (Danny & Kay Lyons)

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

FEAST DAYS: Tuesday: 26^thFeast Saint Philip Neri, Priest, 27^thSt Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop, 30^thThe Ascension of the Lord, Saint Luke Kirby.  31^stThe Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1^stJune Saint Justin, Martyr.

ANNIVERSARIES:  James Murphy, Maureen Dunmall, Mary Chan, Amy D’Rozario.

PRAY FOR THE SICK:  Christine White, Kevin Harper,  John Bird, Gail Noel, Chris Neal,  Tony Speed, Geoffrey Hildebrand, John Underwood, John Harrington, Norma Brooker, Nina Szredski,  Eileen Weald, Maureen Fitzpatrick, Eric and Iris May,  Gracie Maddox, Anne Hastings, Tom Barrett, Timmy Lenihan, John Clarey, Tess Truman, Anne Comiskey, Irene Gannaway, David Collison, George Waller, Ray Smith,  Tommy Otte, Sr Angela, Marion Hams, Leigh Richards, Peter Hogg, Christine Brown, Tony Laws, David Latimer, Deidre Collins.

ROTAS:  Readers:Thursday 30^thMay: Morning/Evening Volunteers.  1^stJune 6.00 pm Carol Anderson.  Sunday 2^ndJune:  Ann Wilkes.  10.30 am Joseph Ebare.  Eucharistic Ministers:  Saturday 6pm:  Mary H and Volunteer.   Sunday 8.30am:  Bridie.  10.30am: Kathy, Margaret, Patricia, Molly, Paul (Host).   Collector 8.30am Mass: Mrs M Weekes.   Front of Church:Giovanna Aletta. Typing Newsletter: Ruth Powers.  PhotocopyingNewsletter: Emma Fox.   Washing of Purificators:  Barbara. Flower Arranging: Graziella & Lynn.

OFFERTORY 19/05/2019:
1^stCollection:            Gift Aid£418.95,Loose£251.34, Total £670.29. 
 Retiring Collection for Bexley Deanery Developing World Group £100.82.
Next Week’s collection is for World Communications.

SPECIAL MINISTERS: Please collect your new Rota from the Sacristy this weekend.  Many thanks, Patricia and Kathy.

NEW ROTA FOR READERS:  Available for collection in the Sacristy.  With thanks and welcome to our new readers – Sheila Jones, Ann Rayer and Andy Watson.

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN OLD BEXLEY PENTECOST PRAYER WALK, SATURDAY 8 TH JUNE 2019:  We are walking and visiting each of our nine Churches praying for the people, schools, communities, businesses of Old Bexley – meet old and new friends while enjoying a pleasant walk. Starting from St John Fisher at 09.30 am, join us from the start or from one of the other Churches en-route.  Stay for the whole walk or just one Church. Please bring a packed lunch and wear something red for Pentecost.  Kathy Fogarty 07963 454480 or k.fogarty@ntlworld.com

CHOIR PRACTICES:   Choir practices are held on Friday evenings from 7 – 8 pm in the church.  Any new members are very welcome to come.

 

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (C)

First Reading: Acts 14, 21-27, Second Reading: Apocalypse 21, 1-5,Gospel: John 13, 31-35

Click above to hear Fr Doug’s sermon.

Today’s Theme: The New Creation

Christ at this season puts fresh heart in us to spread his kingdom. He gives us his new commandment of love and encourages us with the promise of the new Jerusalem.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday 18th May     10.00am Ed Jones RIP (Bridie Haylett)
                                       6.00pm Angela Cox (Oonagh Wood)

Sunday 19th May     8.30am Teresa Fan RIP (Rita and Bill Woodhouse)
                                   10.30am Deceased Relatives and Friends of the Lyons Family
                                                     (Danny and Kay)

Monday 20th May     9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                                     10.00am Colette and Brendan Mansell RIP (Ann Harris)

Tuesday 21st May     7.00pm Intentions of Margaret Kyne (Bridie Haylett)
      Exposition and Our Lady’s Prayer Group

Wednesday 22nd May     9.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                                          10.00am Sonny Sheehan RIP (Eileen and Family)

Thursday 23rd May     9.00am Eucharistic Service

Friday 24th May     9.30am     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
                                   10.00am Intentions of Anne Fitzpatrick (Maureen Fitzpatrick)

Saturday 25th May     10.00am Holy Souls (Unknown Donor)
                                       6.00pm Mick and Elizabeth Minihane RIP (Eileen Sheehan)

Sunday 26th May     8.30am Deceased Members Fogarty Family (Kathy Fogarty)
                                   10.30am Barry Austin (Mrs I Berry)

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

Anniversaries: Harry Underwood, Patrick O’Gorman, Annie Breen, James Williams, Win Morden, Betty Jefferson, Jimmy Mizzen, Serse Cima and Audrey O’Hara

FEAST DAYS: Monday, St Bernadine of Sienna, Priest. Tuesday, St Christopher of Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs. Wednesday, St Rita of Cascia, Religious. Friday, Our Lady Help of Christians. Saturday, St Bede the Venerable, Priest and Doctor of the Church, St Gregory VII, Pope, St Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, Virgin.

PRAY FOR THE SICK: Christine White, Kevin Harper, John Bird, Gail Noel, Chris Neal, Tony Speed, Geoffrey Hildebrand, John Underwood, John Harrington, Norma Brooker, Nina Szredski, Eileen Weald, Maureen Fitzpatrick, Eric and Iris May, Gracie Maddox, Anne Hastings, Tom Barrett, Timmy Lenihan, John Clarey, Tess Truman, Anne Comiskey, Irene Gannaway, David Collison, George Waller, Ray Smith, Tommy Otte, Sr Angela, Marion Hams, Leigh Richards, Peter Hogg, Christine Brown, Tony Laws, David Latimer and Deirdre Collins.

OFFERTORY: Gift Aid £469.91. Loose £204.91. Total £674.82. Second Collection (Ecclesiastical Education) Gift Aid £167.00. Loose £110.23. Total £277.23. This week’s Retiring Collection is for Bexley Deanery Developing World Group.

ROTAS:  Readers: Saturday 6pm Kathy Fogarty. Sunday 8.30am Peter Wilkes; 10.30am Katherine Bernarte. Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 6pm Ann Harris. Sunday 8.30am Ann Hyde. 10.30am Carole, Marlene, Patricia, Dorothy, Eileen W (Host). Collector 8.30am Mass: Mr T Lee. Front of Church: John Stanton. Typing Newsletter: Graziella Highland. Photocopying Newsletter: Calen Delpaul. Washing of Purificators: Alvira. Flower Arranging: Mary J and Theresa.

CHOIR PRACTICES will start on Friday 24th May from 7pm-8pm in the church. Any potential new members are very welcome to come..

VOCATIONS WEEKEND FOR YOUNG WOMEN Theme: Discernment and Vocation. Dates: 24th-26th May, 2019, Location: Liverpool.
The weekend is organised by the sisters, Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ). There is nothing quite like religious life – it’s an extraordinary adventure into a deep relationship with God.
If you are wondering if God is calling you to religious life and would like to find out more why not come along? You are welcome to stay for the weekend or just come along on Saturday for the day. There will be opportunity for prayer, reflection and input, chance to ask questions and to meet others who are also wondering where God is calling them.
For more information contact Sr. Lynn, FCJ at lynnefcj@hotmail.com or visit our website http://www.fcjsisters.org