SUNDAY 15TH MAY 2022

 

Sunday: May 15th

THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Postponed 2nd Collection: St George’s Cathedral

 

MASS (OLHoC): 6.00pm (Sat. 14th May) (Elizabeth McCliment RIP)

 

MASS (St Joseph’s): 9.00am (Pro Populo)

X Refreshments in the Hall after Mass

 

MASS (OLHoC): 11.00am (Dorothy Wrigley RIP)

X Refreshments in the Hall after Mass

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• MONDAY, May 16th – St Simon Stock

Rosary (OLHoC): 8.30am

MASS (OLHoC): 9.00am (Emmanuel Caballero RIP)

 

• TUESDAY, May 17th – Feria

(Day of Prayer for Survivors of Sexual Abuse)

NO MASS TODAY

 

• WEDNESDAY, May 18th - Feria

Rosary (OLHoC): 9.30am

MASS (OLHoC): 10.00am (Joana Tavares RIP)

X Tea/coffee and cake after Mass

 

• THURSDAY, May 19th - Feria

 Rosary (OLHoC): 8.30am

MASS (OLHoC): 9.00am (Fr Gordon Thompson RIP)

 

• FRIDAY, May 20th - Feria

 Rosary (OLHoC): 8.30am

MASS (OLHoC): 9.00am (Holy Souls)

 

• SATURDAY, May 21st – Feria

Rosary (OLHoC): 9.30am

MASS (St Joseph’s): 10.00am (Priest’s Intention)

X Confessions after Mass (St Joseph’s)

 

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

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Next Sunday: May 22nd

THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Day of Prayer for Eastern Christians

 

MASS (OLHoC): 6.00pm (Sat. 21st May)

(Members of the Orfila Family living and dead)

 

MASS (OLHoC): 9.00am (Pro Populo)

X Refreshments in the Hall after Mass

 

MASS (OLHoC): 11.00am

(Stephen and Agnes Ng RIP)

X Refreshments in the Hall after Mass

 X SECOND COLLECTION FOR ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL: There is a second collection this week is the postponed collection for St George’s Cathedral delayed from 24th April as we had the appeal for the Verona Fathers that weekend. This collection helps to support the maintenance costs and upkeep of St George’s Cathedral, Southwark, which is the mother church of the Diocese. 

X THE DAY OF PRAYER FOR EASTERN CHRISTIANS will take place next Sunday on 22nd May 2022 (Sixth Sunday of Easter), with the participation of Christians from all over Europe, the Middle East, the Horn of Africa and India. 

X ROSARY IN MAY – May is the month when Catholics show their devotion to Our Lady, Jesus' blessed mother. Pope Francis asks that we pray the Rosary to ask Our Lady to intercede for us during these difficult times. 

X MASS IN CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE - July 9th at St George’s Cathedral at 3pm. 

If you are celebrating your 1st/10th/25th/40th/50th/60th + wedding anniversary this year, please apply as soon as possible, and no later than May 31st. Get in touch with us at mflkent@rcaos.org.uk so you can receive an invitation from the Archbishop. Spaces are limited. As the title of your email, please write your parish location, e.g. Maidstone, and give us the following details: your names in the format John and Mary Smith, your home address, and the anniversary you are celebrating. 

X DIOCESAN VACANCIES – There are three vacancies this week:

·         Secretary to Episcopal Vicar for South East London and Commissions for Racial Equality and Education

·         Diocesan Central Services Administrator

·         Parish Secretary at Barnes Parish 

Full details are on the website at https://www.rcsouthwark.co.uk/get-involved/vacancies/vacancies-in-southwark/ 

X VOCATIONS WEBINAR: 'HERE I AM LORD, SEND ME' – TUESDAY 24TH MAY 7.00PM. God has a definite plan and purpose for all of our lives. The Archdiocese of Southwark will be holding a Zoom webinar of Tuesday 24th May between 7.00pm – 8.00pm with the theme 'Here I am, Send Me'.

Some men receive a unique call to be a Catholic priest or deacon, and some women are also called to religious life. Join Fr Paul Kyne, seminarian Stephen Trafford, Sister Aelred and Fr Stephen Morrison to hear about vocations and following a religious life. If you feel you may have a vocation or would simply like to find out more, please email Laura Dudhee in order to attend: lauradudhee@rcaos.org.uk

X UCM THANK YOU - The UCM have received a letter from KRAN (Kent Refugee Action Network) thanking them for the donation of £349.35. The donation will help provide emotional and practical support, particularly to young refugees. The UCM would like to thank the generosity of the Parish who supported this fundraising event last year.  

X UCM ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE - the UCMs annual pilgrimage to Aylesford will be on Tuesday 31st May. If any members of the Parish are interested in going, they are welcome. We are organising a number of cars to make the journey and if you are interested in attending or would like to offer to come along and there is space in your vehicle for others, please contact the UCM President, Cecilia on  01303 250230. 

X QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE EVENTS IN OUR PARISH: 

THURSDAY 2ND JUNE (OLHOC HALL) 2.00PM UNTIL 4.30PM: 

A film of the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be shown with 

• A cream tea
• A table quiz
• A children’s make a crown competition 

Tickets £5 for adults and £1 for children available from Ann Berry, Margaret Irving or Dylan in the Parish Office. 

SUNDAY 5TH JUNE (ST JOSEPH’S HALL) 12.30PM ONWARDS 

A Platinum Jubilee lunch with a sherry reception, roast beef with all the trimmings followed by apple pie and custard/ice cream. 

Tickets are £8 for adults and £4 for children and can be purchased from Ann Berry, Margaret Irving or Dylan in the Parish Office.