TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
World Mission Day – Day of Prayer for the
Evangelisation of the World
(Second collection for
Missio)
MASS (OLHoC): 6.00pm (Sat. 19th) (Well-being of Ann Robinson RIP)
MASS (OLHoC): 9.00am (James Power 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
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MONDAY, October
21st - Feria
MASS: 9.00am (Alfred
Stephen & Florence Birkley RIP)
X RCIA JIF: 7.00pm
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TUESDAY, October 22nd – Feria
NO MASS TODAY
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WEDNESDAY, October
23rd - Feria
MASS (OLHoC):10.00am (Tegwen, Walter & Andrew Wright RIP)
X Refreshments in the hall after Mass
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THURSDAY, October
24th - Feria
MASS (OLHoC):9.00am (George & Agnes Hewitt & family)
Parish Open Office with Fr Alex
4.00pm-7.00pm at the Presbytery (OLHoC)
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FRIDAY, October
25th – Feria
MASS (OLHoC):9.00am (Milanko
Cisar RIP)
•SATURDAY, October 26th - The Blessed Virgin Mary
MASS (OLHoC):10.00am (Lillian
Orfila RIP)
X 1HC class: 9.00am
X Confirmation class:
10.00am
Confessions & Exposition (OLHoC):11.00am-12 noon)
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Next Sunday: October 27th 2024
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASS (OLHoC): 6.00pm (Sat. 19th) (Pro Populo)
MASS (OLHoC): 9.00am (Sandra & Glyn Hibbert – 60th Wedding Anniversary)
X Refreshments in the hall after
Mass
MASS (OLHoC): 11.00am
(Private Intention)
X Refreshments in the hall
after Mass
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 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE - All who have lost a loved one are invited to attend the parish remembrance service on Saturday 2nd November at 2.00 pm. Please bring anything that you hold in memory of your loved one with you and this will be placed on the altar during Mass. Refreshments will be available in the Church Hall after Mass.
X PARISH BAZAAR – This will take place on Saturday 9th November 2024. Please put the date in your diary. Donation of items needed for the following stalls: Crafts, Cakes, Bric-a-Brack, toys, gifts, books, plants, Christmas items, preserves, bottle store, etc. For further information please contact Ann on 01303 278644 or Chi on 07702 391961.
X DRAW TICKETS – please 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 ROBERT JONES RIP FUNERAL DATE CHANGE TO THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER –The Funeral Mass will now take place here on Thursday 31st October at 10am. Please remember Robert in your prayers and may he rest in peace and rise in glory.
X LILLIAN ORFILA RIP – it is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Lillian Orfila on Thursday morning. Lillian had been a parishioner and familiar face in our parish since 1969 and was a past President of our parish UCM. Funeral details will be announced in due course. Please remember Lillian and all her family in your prayers. We pray that she now be granted eternal rest, O Lord, and may your perpetual light shine upon her.
X WORLD MISSION SUNDAY - 20 OCTOBER The theme this year is ‘Go and invite everyone to the banquet!’
On this day, the whole Church unites in prayer for its missionary activity, and in collecting funds to support Catholic communities across the world experiencing situations of poverty and conflict.
To donate, take an envelope from the back of
the Church if you wish to Gift Aid your donation or simply put your offering
into the second collection basket. There is also a prayer card at the back of
the church for you to take home.
X WE PRAY FOR THE SICK - We remember all those who are sick or housebound and that they remain in our prayers including Anne Marie Alexander, 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 THE CATHOLIC CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES - The CCRS is a knowledge-based, internationally recognised qualification that provides participants with an understanding of the teachings of the Catholic faith. It enhances the understanding that education within the Church is a life-long process which leads to greater intimacy with Jesus Christ. This course presents the basic foundational teachings of the Catholic Church in a manner that is captivating, inspiring, and applicable. The CCRS is designed and intended to support the Archbishop’s vision of missionary parishes and schools by cultivating an evangelistic spirit. Participants will be equipped to make an informed and practical contributions to their chosen field of ministry within the Church.
Please visit aec.rcaos.org.uk/ccrs for further information. Closing date for applicants this year is 4th November 2024.
X AN EVENING FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH BLESSED PIER GIORGIO FRASSATI - 31 October in London at St George’s Cathedral. Archbishop John will be giving a talk on Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati's life at an event hosted by the Southwark Catholic Youth Service on 31 October at St George’s Cathedral. The event for 18-40 year olds starts at 6.30pm, with Eucharistic Adoration and praise and worship led by One Hope Project.
X SAVE THE DATE: ARCHDIOCESAN JUBILEE
CELEBRATION – 7 JUNE 2025.
On Saturday 7th June 2025, there will be an Archdiocesan Jubilee celebration at Aylesford Priory. This event will also mark the 60th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Southwark. We will be sharing more details about this exciting event in due course.
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 WE PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED - Please pray for the repose of the soul of Lilian 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 Sister Constance Mary Ellinger, William Goldfinch, Ann Mitchell, Gerald Grey, Patricia Crawley (20th Oct); Frank D’Agostini (21st Oct); and Elizabeth Johnston, Benjamin Hayes, Winifred Perry, Reginald Broad, Madge Taylor (22nd Oct); Mary Megit, Eric Barton, Peter Rumsey, Jacqueline Durban (23rd Oct); Zdzislaw Studzinski, Viola Ryder, Frank Hughes (26th Oct); Marian Edwards, Sylvia Florescu (27th Oct); John Gladstone, Paul Coles, Paul Sayle, Ethel Wilson (28th Oct); Jose Abobeleira, Thomas Pugh (29th Oct).
X ASSISTED DYING BILL - Kim Leadbeater MP is introducing a bill to introduce assisted suicide, which 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. The biggest threat to the vulnerable in years. We must lobby our MPs. Please contact your MP by visiting www.livesworthliving.org.uk or going to https://righttolife.org.uk/ASthreat
X COLLECTIONS UPDATE – Thank you to everyone who has kindly given to the offertory and second collections in September.
In September, you gave to the Church:
Collection plate: £3,507.64
Standing Orders and Contactless: £1,880.20
Home Mission Sunday: £221.14
Catholic Education Sunday: £385.00
If you would like to set up a standing order or if you are a taxpayer and would like to join the Gift Aid scheme whereby we get an additional 25% from the Government from your offering, please contact the parish office.
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.
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