SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2024

 


Sunday: November 3rd 2024

 

THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

 

MASS (OLHoC): 6.00pm (Sat. 2nd) (John Reynolds-Peyton RIP)

 

MASS (OLHoC): 9.00am (Lillian Orfila RIP)

X Refreshments in the hall after Mass

 

MASS (OLHoC): 11.00am (Pro Populo)

 (Children’s liturgy at this Mass)

X Refreshments in the hall after Mass

 

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES at Hawkinge Cemetery 1.00pm. All invited to attend 

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MONDAY, November 4th - St Charles Borromeo

MASS: 9.00am (Lillian Orfila RIP)

 

X RCIA JIF: 7.00pm

 

TUESDAY, November 5th – Feria

NO MASS TODAY

 

WEDNESDAY, November 6th - Feria

MASS (OLHoC):10.00am (Holy Souls)

X Refreshments in the hall after Mass

 

THURSDAY, November 7th

THE DEDICATION OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF SAINT GEORGE

MASS (OLHoC):9.00am (Sr Sophie Pepper RIP)

 

Parish Open Office with Fr Alex

4.00pm-7.00pm at the Presbytery (OLHoC)

 

FRIDAY, November 8th - Feria

MASS (OLHoC):9.00am (Canon James Walters RIP)

 

SATURDAY, November 9th

THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA

MASS (OLHoC):10.00am (A Soldier killed in action)

 

X 1HC class: 9.00am

X Confirmation class: 10.00am

 

Confessions & Exposition (OLHoC):11.00am-12 noon)

 

PARISH GRAND BAZAAR

in the Hall at Our Lady, Help of Christians

10.30am-2.00pm 

 

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Next Sunday: November 10th 2024

(Second Collection for the Archbishop’s Appeal)

 

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

REMEMBERANCE DAY

 MASS (OLHoC): 6.00pm (Sat. 9th) (Pro Populo)

 

MASS (OLHoC): 9.00am (Joan & Jack Devine RIP)

X Refreshments in the hall after Mass

 

MASS (OLHoC): 11.00am - (Canon James Walters RIP)

X Refreshments in the hall after Mass 

X PREPARATION FOR MASS – You need to arrive in church in good time before Mass starts. The Church teaches that this very moment is used to prepare oneself for Mass.  If you have read the Scripture Readings for the Mass in question, you can use that moment to pray with the Scripture Readings. If you have not previously read them, then this is the moment for you to read the Scripture Readings for the Mass. If you have done all of the above, then this time is to be spent in silence in preparation for the great mystery. 

Please, take the newsletter as you are leaving the church. It will help you to learn about the various things happening in the Parish, the Archdiocese and the world. 

You have come to Mass to be fed with the Word of God and Body of Christ. Do not let the newsletter replace the Word of God. Allow the Word of God to make flesh in you. 

X NEW LECTIONARIES – from the 1st Sunday of Advent, we will replace all the Lectionaries in England and Wales. This means the old ones are no longer required and will never be used again. 

Those who can afford it, can now buy a new Sunday Missal. Those who cannot afford it, the Parish will make provision for you at our Masses. We will be moving from the Mass Reading Sheets to a Parish Mass Book.  Anyone thinking about buying their own please speak to the shop to order yours now. 

X NOVEMBER ENVELOPES FOR THE DEPARTED ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE BACK OF CHURCH. November is the Month of the Holy Souls, and so throughout the month we continue to keep in our liturgical prayer those special people, particular to us, who have died. 

X CEMETERY SUNDAY/BLESSING OF THE GRAVES – join Fr Alex today, Sunday 3rd November at 2pm at Hawkinge Cemetery for a short prayer ceremony. Memorial candles are available from the parish shop and if you need a lift speak to Karen or call her on 07540 828 420 beforehand.

X PARISH BAZAAR – This will take place next Saturday, 9th November 2024. Please come along and support your parish. For further information please contact Ann on 01303 278644 or Chi on 07702 391961.  

X TEMPORARY SHOP CLOSURE EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS AFTER MASS from Monday 4th November to Saturday 16th November 2024. 

X WE PRAY FOR THE SICK - We remember all those who are sick or housebound and that they remain in our prayers including, Stacy Rodrigues, Amanda De Pulford, Ann Robinson, Uzo Mbanugo, Bob & Tess Vickery, Canon Luke Smith, Beulah Blomfield, John Lodge, Veronica Poulton, Margaret Woolley, Angelo Strinati, and all those who have asked for our prayers.  

X  ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL – the Bill is currently going through Parliament and will be voted on by MPs on the 29 November. We know that assisted suicide laws in other jurisdictions have had devastating consequences for the poor, disabled and marginalised. This is the biggest threat to the vulnerable in years. We must lobby our MPs. Act now by contacting your MP by visiting www.livesworthliving.org.uk or going to https://righttolife.org.uk/ASthreat 

X COULD YOU SHARE YOUR FAITH?  The Parish is looking for people to become involved in active ministry. We are looking for parishioners to become involved in Children's Liturgy, First Holy Communion, Confirmation Formation and Adult Formation. Find out more about our Catechist team and contact Fr. Alex. 

X RECEPTION OF COMMUNION – only Catholics in a state of grace are allowed to receive Communion at Mass. Those who receive this in their hands should put it into their mouth before leaving the Minister.  Anyone not receiving should go to the priest, cross their arms over their chest to receive a blessing. 

X THE NEXT RCIA COURSE is on Monday 4th November at 7pm in the hall at Our Lady. 

X DRAW TICKETSplease continue to sell any draw tickets that you have, and return the money and ticket stubs to the Presbytery. If you are unlikely to sell any books that you have, please return them as soon as possible so that they can be given out again. Your help is appreciated. If you would like raffle tickets please come to the Presbytery on a Tuesday between 10am-1pm or see Ann Berry, Ellen Fitzpatrick or Chi Davies. 

X  WE PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED - Please pray for the repose of the soul of Lillian Orfila, Robert Jones, Christine Mary Kissane, James Kissane, Ron Hall, Suchada Robinson (who was known as Jo or Jojo) and all those who have died recently, and those whose anniversaries fall at this time including Eileen Donovan, Moya Higgins, Maryele Wood, Mary Leonard, Ruth Alston, William Chapman, Doris White (3rd Nov); Frank Waller, George Brown, Kathleen Irving (4th Nov); Pat Lonergan, Emily Bentley (5th Nov); Pauline Kearney, Brian Tudball, William McGonigle, Mary Mahoney (6th Nov); Patricia Jennings, Joan Devine (7th Nov); Ann Maroney (8th Nov); David Rushton, Paul Rynehart (9th November); Winifred McCall, Eric Morgan, Andrew Kuroczycki, Winifred Marsh (9th Nov); Cyril Scamp, Yvonne Rutt (10th Nov); John Brady, Patrick Dempsey (11th Nov).

 X THE MASS FOR DECEASED CLERGY OF THE OUR DEANERY will take place on Tuesday 12th November 2024 at 11.00am at Our Lady of Dover, Buckland, Dover, CT16 2AW. 

X FORTHCOMING LOCAL AND DIOCESAN/NATIONAL SECOND COLLECTIONS 

-       Sunday 10th November – Archbishop’s Appeal

-       Sunday 17th November – Parish Building Fund

-       Sunday 24th November – Catholic Youth Services 

X ARCHBISHOP’s APPEAL – next Sunday is the second collection for the Archbishop’s Appeal fund. This fund is designed to invest faith, hope, love and charity into the missionary work of the Archdiocese throughout south London and Kent, specifically in the areas of Youth and Evangelisation, Faith in Action (compassion for our brother and sisters, and care of our common home) and Clergy Care and Formation. 

Earlier this year, the Archbishop’s Appeal awarded £1,300.00 to our local Catholic Primary School in the parish, Stella Maris, to help them with the costs of building a new Chapel in the school for the children to have a place for prayer, peace and worship. 

X INFANT BAPTISM may only happen after undergoing a preparation with the parish priest. Baptisms can then be celebrated at either 3pm on a Saturday or 1pm on a Sunday on the 1st or 3rd Sunday of the month.