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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

SUNDAY 6th July 2025,

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY Year C

Readings: Isaiah 66:10-15, Psalm 65, 2 Galatians 6:14-18, Luke 10:1-20,

 

Sat   5^th July       17.30   Confessions

18.00                             Holy Souls (Jeyaseelan) 

 

Sun  6^th July      FOURTEENTH FIFTEENTH SUNDAY Year C 

                            08.30                             Rhona McIlfatrick (Cannon)             

10.30                             John Stanton (Jeyaseelan)

 

Mon  7th July       09.15       Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

                             10.00                              For the Parish

 

Tues  8th July      09.15            Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                            10.00                                     

 

Wed   9th July       09.15           Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament  

                             10.00                              Eileen Wheatley (Hughes)

 

Fri     11^th July       09.15   Benedict   Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00                                     

 

Sat   12^th July      17.30   Confessions

 18.00                             John Stone RIP (Frogley) 

 

Sun  6^th July      FIFTEENTH SUNDAY Year C 

                            08.30                             TG Sharon McNulty (Cannon)

                           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.

 

FINANCES       

Many thanks for your offertory collection:                     £ 950.37                               

Retiring Collections:  Last Week: Peter’s Pence            £ 177.65

                                  Next 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,

“That was the week that was!” 

From our Parish Day party on Sunday to our Deanery Jubilee Pilgrimage on Saturday. Our call to the heart of God is unique and personal but Jesus made it abundantly clear that we are to journey together in communion with him and with each other. We reach heaven as a Body (His body), as a community, and so it is important to celebrate and strengthen that community. That’s what “the week that was” was all about! Well done, everyone who participated in any way.

                                               God Bless,                                Fr Doug 

PARISH BARBECUE

And “That was the day that was!” 

Well done Aidan and the Events Team for planning the event and to the huge number of helpers who made it happen: selling tickets, setting up, cooking, buying food, bringing food and catering equipment, running the raffle, donating raffle prizes, serving teas and coffees, and of course, clearing up. And much more besides, but most of all, to everyone who came along to celebrate the great community of St. John Fisher. And what’s more, together we raised over £600 which will be invested in resources to enhance our community activities – a worthy cause. (see above).

2 prizes still to be claimed from Fr Doug: Green ticket 156-160. Pink ticket 156-160 




JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE:

As part of the Deanery Pilgrimage for the Jubilee year, each of the parishes was presented with a Jubilee Year Candle, which will remain on our sanctuary till the closing ceremony of the Jubilee Year. It represents in our midst the hope that Christ’s presence brings us.

 

MASS INTENTIONS

Kathy Connolly has looked after the allocation of mass intentions for many years, but she is undergoing medical treatment at present. She hopes to be fit again soon. In the meantime, please give mass intentions directly to Fr Doug or put them through the Presbytery door. Many thanks.

 

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

 

SEA SUNDAY COLLECTION – Next week

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. 

 

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 29th June 2025,

SAINTS PETER AND PAUL Year C

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

 

Sat   28^th June      17.30      Confessions

 18.00               Mary Kilcullen TG (Kilcullen) 

 

Sun   29th June      SAINTS PETER AND PAUL

                             08.30               Anne and Peter Wilkes

                             10.30                     Rosian Terry RIP (Birch)

                           ***********1.00 PARISH BARBECUE***********

 

Mon  30th June     09.15     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00                  For the Parish

 

Tues   1^st July       09.15       Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00                    Beryl Simmons RIP (Connolly/Charman) 

 

Wed   2^nd July       09.15            Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00                    Kathy Connolly (Hughes)

 

Fri      4^th July        09.15      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 

                             10.00                    Sylvie and Victor Jeyaseelan (Jeyaseelan)

 

Sat     5^th July       10.30       Opening Service for Deanery Pilgrimage      HERE

                             13.00       Closing   Service for Deanery Pilgrimage     St. John Vianney

 17.30         Confessions

                            18.00                    Holy Souls (Jeyaseelan) 

 

Sun     6^th July           FOURTEENTH SUNDAY Year C 

                              08.30                    Rhona McIlfatrick     (Cannon) 

                              10.30                    John Stanton (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 via the link:

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

 

FINANCES   

Many thanks for your offertory collection                       £927.97 

                                 Retiring Collections:   This Week: Peter’s Pence

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,

Today is the day! Let’s have a wonderful time celebrating our communion – our community, as we feast on the Parish Barbecue and enjoy the sunshine and the entertainment. Thanks to everyone who has bought tickets and to everyone who has contributed to the catering and to the organizing of the event. Sorry for the inconvenience of the car park being used for the barbecue to take place.

                                  God Bless,                                                Fr Doug 




JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE:  DEANERY PILGRIMAGE TO ST. JOHN VIANNEY

Next Saturday 5^th July

Opening Service      10.30 All are welcome HERE at St. John Fisher.

Walking Pilgrims      Leave the church with your “pilgrimage pebble”. Each pilgrim will have a map and instructions. Pictures of the key turnings are in the foyer too.

          We reckon 40 minutes to Hall Place and a further 30 minutes to St. J.V.

          So, plenty of time for a refreshment break at Hall Place or in Bexleyheath.

Other Pilgrims:        Make your way to St. John Vianney, 21 Heathfield Road, Bexleyheath

Closing Service        1.00 All are welcome THERE at St. John Vianney.

 

It would be helpful if those walking let us know this weekend so that we can prepare enough sets of maps and instructions. 

St. John Vianney has been designated as a Sacred Place for the Jubilee Year. The other seven parishes of Bexley deanery will meet with us for this great celebration. Refreshments will be available, but bring a picnic for lunch or try one of the restaurants on the Broadway or simply leave after the service. 

A pilgrimage is essentially a personal activity whereby a physical journey helps us focus on our inner journey or quest – a special or long-term issue in your life or in the lives of your loved ones. 

 

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

 

PETER’S PENCE

This weekend there is a retiring collection – “Peter’s Pence”. This fund is collected from around the world and enables The Holy Father and the Apostolic See to exercise works of mercy and charity in the world, including victims of wars and natural disasters.

 

LONDON CATHOLIC SOCIAL GROUP 

… is a group for Catholic adults over 35 who meet for regular social and networking events in friendly and relaxed settings with the aim of making new friends, enjoying new experiences or just to socialise. Regular events include walks, meals, karaoke evenings, outings, galleries and an annual Christmas meal. Contact us on Facebook – ‘London Catholic Social Group’, E: – londonswcatholicsocial@gmail.com or Brendan Baker on WhatsApp 07425549408‘.

 

SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES

There are still a few places available on the pilgrimage, which is from 22 to 29 August.

For information and booking, please see https://www.tangney-tours.com/diocese-pilgrimages/diocese-ca/ There are a range of hotels available, though most Southwark pilgrims will be staying at the Hotel Eliseo. Further information from Bishop Paul paulhendricks@rcaos.org.uk or Canon Perera edwardperera@rcaos.org.uk