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SUNDAY 21^st April 2024

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR B

Readings: Acts 4:8-12, Psalm 117, 1John 3:1-2, John 10:11-18 

  

Sat   20^th Apr       17.30 Confessions

                            18.00                                     Denis Dent RIP (Kevan)

 

Sun 21^st Apr    FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (B)         

                            08.30                                     Margaret McQuaid RIP (McQuaid) 

10.30                             Vernon Rogers RIP (Rogers)

 

Mon  22^nd Apr        09.15                                     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                            10.00                                    For the Parish

 

Tues   23^rd Apr  09.15                                     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                            10.00         St George           John Geen RIP (Hollis)

 

Wed   24^th Apr     09.15                                     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                            10.00                                     Nicola (Harris) 

 

Fri     26^th Apr      09.15                                     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

10.00                                    Catherine Ryall RIP 

 

Sat   27^th Apr      17.30                                     Confessions

18.00                             Mary Conlan (Kilcullen)

 

Sun  28^th Apr     FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (B)  

                            08.30                                     Annapilli family RIP (McQuaid)   

                            10.30                                     John Hughes RIP (Hughes)

 

LIVE STREAMING OF MASSES ON THE WEBSITE

All masses are streamed via the link:

   

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

 

FINANCES       

Many thanks for your offertory collection last week:                   £ 1170.30

                  Retiring Collections:           This week:                  Priests Training Fund

                                                        Next week:                  St. George’s Cathedral

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

Please put your name and if you use envelopes, your envelope number, as the code.

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 weekdays, £40 per hour weekends 

 

PARKING 2024

Please renew your car parking permit for 2024. Applications forms are in the foyer.

We are grateful for this support and hope you can use your parking rights during the week as well!

 

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

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

 

Dear Parishioners,

We are approaching the month of May when we traditionally give special honour to Our Lady. 

1)    On Saturday May 18^th, Rev Dr Eugene Curran will be leading us in a day entitled Mary Daughter of Israel.

2)    As usual, at Sunday masses during the month, we will say the “Hail Holy Queen” instead of the “Hail Mary” during our prayers of intercession.

3)    We want to invite those who are not used to praying the rosary to try it out as a Way Into Prayer. Join us in Church at 5.30 each Saturday evening in May – or go it alone at home!

 

Looking further ahead to the autumn, in our continued preparation for the Jubilee year of 2025, we will be offering 5 evenings sessions looking at the Our Father, the Lord’s own prayer, as requested by Pope Francis, himself!

                                    God Bless,                                  Fr Doug 

 

PARISH SOCIAL

Sat 11th May – Our Spring Event – Singalong to a well-known Swedish Group! Dress to impress. Doors open at 6. Bar. Raffle at the interval (any donations gratefully received).

Bring your own nibbles. Adults £6 / Children £3. Tickets on sale after mass TODAY. 

 

Later in June we celebrate our Feast Day with our BBQ party. 

 

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

For arranging flowers, for stewarding, church cleaning, reading at mass, helping at Sunday Coffee mornings, Wednesday Meeting Place, gardening, singing in the choir, playing a musical instrument, altar serving, maintaining parish noticeboards, and school governance. 

 

AGM 2024

Our parish annual general meeting will be on Sunday June 2^nd at 12.00 in the Hall

 

VIOLET PRABHU RIP & FR DAVID STANDLEY RIP

Fr David’s will be at St. George’s Cathedral on Thursday 25^th April at 10.00

Violet’s funeral will be here on Wednesday May 1^st

 

PRIEST TRAINING FUND

This collection helps to meet the cost of training students for the priesthood and permanent diaconate. It also supports some forms of ongoing formation.

 

CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION (incl Southwark) PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 

Archbishop John warmly invites you to join him as he leads the Southwark Archdiocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage, from 23^rd to 30^th August 2024. Details on the Archdiocesan website: rcaos.org.uk. Experience the spirituality of Lourdes, along with people from parishes around the Archdiocese.

 

PARISH SECRETARY REQUIRED AT OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS, ERITH

Part time position – 15 + Hours per Week. Supporting the Parish Priest and team of volunteers with all administrative tasks. Contact the Parish office for more information erith@rcaos.org.uk 

 

AFFORDABLE PILGRIMAGES TO LOURDES office@stpeterspilgrimages.com 0203 773 5115

 

WANTED TO RENT

1 bed flat for young professional couple moving into the area.  07479 266312 

SUNDAY 14^th April 2024,

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR B

Readings: Acts 3:13-19, Psalm 4, 1John 2:1-5, Luke 24:35-48 

 

Sat   13^th Apr     17.30 Confessions

                          18.00                                     Pat Liddiard RIP (Liddiard)

 

Sun 14^th Apr    THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER (B)    

                           08.30                                     Maureen Oram RIP (Munroe) 

       10.30                             John Robins RIP (Robins)

 

Mon  15^th Apr      09.15                                     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                           10.00                                    Matthew Bhalla (Bhalla)

 

Tues   16^th Apr    09.15                                     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                            10.00         St Bernadette   For the Parish

 

Wed    17^th Apr    09.15                                     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                            10.00                                     Peter & Susan Murphy (Fitzpatrick) 

 

Fri     19^th Apr       09.15                                     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

        10.00 St Alphege                  Sonny Sheehan RIP (Sheehan)         

 

Sat   20^th Apr       17.30                                     Confessions

        18.00                             Denis Dent RIP (Kevan)

 

Sun  21^st Apr     FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (B)  

                            08.30                                     Margaret McQuaid RIP (McQuaid)   

                            10.30                                     Vernon Rogers RIP (Rogers)

 

LIVE STREAMING OF MASSES ON THE WEBSITE

All masses are streamed via the link.

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

 

FINANCES       

Many thanks for your offertory collection last week:                   £ 976.65

                                                        Next week:                  Priests Training Fund

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

Please put your name and if you use envelopes, your envelope number, as the code.

Card Payment Machine – located in the porch, is easy to use.  

Gift Aid Please join the GIFT AID scheme – Forms available in the foyer. ENVELOPES IN 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 weekdays, £40 per hour weekends 

 

PARKING 2024

Please renew your car parking permit for 2024. Applications forms are in the foyer.

We are grateful for this support and hope you can use your parking rights during the week as well!

 

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

 

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

 

Dear Parishioners 

Jubilee Years of Christ’s birth are declared every 25 years so 2025 will be such a year in the worldwide Church. The theme will be Pilgrimage

This year we are asked to prepare in prayer. Our spirituality committee will be offering a number of opportunities to participate in this.

God Bless,                                  Fr Doug 

 

PARISH SOCIAL

Sat 11th May – Our Spring Event – Singalong to a well-known Swedish Group! Dress to impress. Doors open at 6. Bar. Raffle at the interval (any donations gratefully received).

Bring your own nibbles. Adults £6 / Children £3. Tickets on sale after mass TODAY. 

 

Later in June we celebrate our Feast Day with our BBQ party. 

 

CHURCH FLOWERS:  

Everybody enjoys the flower arrangements in church, but our talented and enthusiastic band of workers really need some extra help once a month or so – Fri or Sat mornings.  Please meet me after 10.30 Sunday Mass in the choir or ring for a chat on 01322 528224.   Sue Murphy

Also, please offer financial support through donation box in the wall at the back of church.

 

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

 – Not just for arranging flowers but for stewarding, church cleaning, reading at mass, helping at Sunday Coffee mornings, Wednesday Meeting Place, gardening, singing in the choir, playing a musical instrument, altar serving, maintaining parish noticeboards, and school governance. 

 

AGM 2024

Our parish annual general meeting will be on Sunday June 2^nd at 12.00 in the Hall

 

VIOLET PRABHU RIP & FR DAVID STANDLEY RIP

Please for the repose of their souls. Violet’s funeral will be here on Wednesday May 1^st. Fr David’s will be at St. George’s Cathedral on Thursday 25^th April at 10.00

 

PASSING ON THE FAITH 

4 online sessions for grandparents, starts Thurs 18^th Apr, 7:30 – 9pm. Email mflse@rcaos.org.uk 

 

PRIEST TRAINING FUND

This collection helps to meet the cost of training students for the priesthood and permanent diaconate. It also supports some forms of ongoing formation.

 

CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION (incl Southwark) PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 

Archbishop John warmly invites you to join him as he leads the Southwark Archdiocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage, from 23^rd to 30^th August 2024. Details on the Archdiocesan website: rcaos.org.uk. Experience the spirituality of Lourdes, along with people from parishes around the Archdiocese.

 

PARISH SECRETARY REQUIRED AT OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS, ERITH

Part time position – 15 + Hours per Week. Supporting the Parish Priest and team of volunteers with all administrative tasks. Contact the Parish office for more information erith@rcaos.org.uk 

 

AFFORDABLE PILGRIMAGES TO LOURDES office@stpeterspilgrimages.com 0203 773 5115

 

KNOW A GOOD GARDENER?

Eileen Hollis would love to receive your recommendation 0208 303 4136

 

SUNDAY 7^th April 2024,

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR B

Readings: Acts 4:32-35, Psalm 117, 1John 5:1-6, John 20:19-31 

 

Sat      6^th Apr             17.30 Confessions

                                   18.00                     Maria Agenjo (Frogley)

Sun    7^th Apr           SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (B)      

                                    08.30                     Mary James’ family (Jeyaseelan) 

                                   10.30                       The Choir

Mon    8^th Apr              09.15                       Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                                   10.00 The Annunciation    Margaret Gillis (Wheatley)

Tues   9^th Apr              09.15                       Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                                   10.00                        For the Parish

Wed    10^th Apr           09.15                        Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                                   10.00                         Foundation: Rev Thomas Power RIP 

Fri       12^th Apr           09.15                         Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                                  10.00                          Deceased Members Keeley family (Stanton)      

Sat      13^th Apr          17.30   Confessions

                                  18.00                          Pat Liddiard RIP (Liddiard)

Sun     14^th Apr          THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER  

                                   08.30                          Maureen Oram RIP (Munroe family)   

                                   10.30                          John Robins RIP (Robins)

 

LIVE STREAMING OF MASSES ON THE WEBSITE

All masses are streamed via the link:

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

 

FINANCES   

Many thanks for your offertory collection last week:            Offertory gift to the parish priest

                                                Also, Holy Places of Holy Land:                £317.47

 

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

Please put your name and if you use envelopes, your envelope number, as the code.

Card Payment Machine – located in the porch, is easy to use.  

Gift Aid Please join the GIFT AID scheme – Forms available in the foyer. ENVELOPES IN 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 from April 1^st: £35 per hour weekdays, £40 per hour weekends 

 

PARKING 2024

Please renew your car parking permit for 2024. Applications forms are in the foyer.

We are grateful for this support and hope you can use your parking rights during the week as well!

 

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

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

Dear Parishioners 

STILL wishing you a Happy Easter! 

Easter celebrations subside but our reflection on Easter continues. Easter is THE defining moment for us as Christians. We are EASTER People. 

We were blessed with a great celebration last week. Many thanks once again to all who made St. John Fisher the place to be.

And again, I also offer my personal thanks for your generous Easter offering.

                                    God Bless                                 Fr Doug

 

PARISH SOCIAL

Save the date for our Spring Event – Sat 11th May. Singalong to a well-known Swedish Group! Dress to impress. Doors open at 6. Bar. Raffle at the interval (any donations gratefully received).

Bring your own nibbles. Adults £6 / Children £3. Tickets on sale after mass FROM NOW ON  

 

CHURCH FLOWERS:  

Everybody enjoys the flower arrangements in church, but our talented and enthusiastic band of workers really need some extra help once a month or so – Fri or Sat mornings.  Please meet me after 10.30 Sunday Mass in the choir or ring for a chat on 01322 528224.   Sue Murphy

Also, do offer financial support through the donation box in the wall at the back of church.

 

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

 – Not just for arranging flowers but for stewarding, church cleaning, reading at mass, helping at Sunday Coffee mornings, Wednesday Meeting Place, gardening, singing in the choir, playing a musical instrument, altar serving, maintaining parish noticeboards, and school governance. 

 

PASSING ON THE FAITH 

4 online sessions for grandparents, starts Thurs 18^th Apr, 7:30 – 9pm. Email mflse@rcaos.org.uk 

 

REDISCOVER YOUR MARRIAGE

Retrouvaille offers you the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving relationship in your marriage. 10s of 1000s headed for divorce have successfully saved their marriages by taking part. The next programme commences with a weekend in Welwyn Garden City on 14-16 June 2024. Call or text 07887 296983 or 07973 380443, email retrouvailleukinfo@gmail.com – or visit www.retrouvaille.org.uk

 

MASS TO CELEBRATE MARRIAGE – July 13^th, At St George’s Cathedral

If you are celebrating your 1^st/10^th/25^th/40^th/50^th/60^th wedding anniversary this year, please let us know, by May 31, providing:  your names, address and the anniversary. The Archbishop will invite you to the mass.  Email us at mflse@rcaos.org.uk Title your email with “Bexley Parish” 

 

FLAME 2025 

Flame is the largest Catholic youth event in the UK, featuring guest speakers, award-winning musicians, praise and worship, Eucharistic Adoration, and much more! The event is open to those from school year 9 to university age. The Archdiocese has purchased a block booking. Group Leaders can book at www.tinyurl.com/flame25  The early-bird price is £29, payable by 1 August.

 

CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION (incl Southwark) PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 

See the poster in the foyer. £500, 23rd – 30th August, 2024, led by Bishop Paul Hendricks 

 

AFFORDABLE PILGRIMAGES TO LOURDES office@stpeterspilgrimages.com 0203 773 5115

 

KNOW A GOOD GARDENER?

Eileen Hollis would love to receive your recommendation 0208 303 4136