Holy Innocents - Home Page

Welcome to the Parish website of Holy Innocents' Roman Catholic Church,
Orpington, Kent, England

""SHOULD THERE BE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS""""

OR ANY URGENT NOTIFICATIONS....

"""SEE BULLETIN PAGE FOR NOTICE OF ANY DISRUPTION OF SERVICES
OR PARISH FUNCTIONS"""

See link for any ... ADVERSE WEATHER OR URGENT NEWS

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The Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ (Cycle B)

World Communications Day

Gospel....

This week...."As the Father has loved me, so do I love you!"... .

See link to... Gospel commentary

(Comment on next week's Gospel is added for
reflection & meditation before hearing the Word at Mass.)

Next week: ......."In the midst of all their torment, our Lord He did appear,
“My Peace do yet I bring you, to everyone that’s here.".......

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........."so that he became the apostle of the abandoned, a hunter of souls" ......
..... Find out more in This week's Saint

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......For Mass Intentions, Weekly News & diary, Prayer Intentions and more,
See this week's.... Bulletin ...

Fulfilling the Precept of Easter Communion
..that is taking
the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion,
is until Trinity Sunday 3rd June

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All night vigil Saturday 26th /Sunday 27th May
We are holding an all night vigil with the

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

The invitation is open to all parishioners.
Please sign up to a time slot on the sheets in the porch;
we need at least two people for each slot.
This vigil will start with
“Coming Together in Prayer” ***

Please note*** THE TIME IS NOW CHANGED FROM 11AM TO 7.15pm.

Host turns to flesh at the Eucharistic Miracle at Lanciano,
Italy in year 700...
In year 700 there was a priest who had doubts of the real presence of Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament. One day at Mass he prayed that his doubts would be removed.
As he said the words "Consecration" the Host turned into Flesh and the Wine turned into Blood.
What type of Flesh and Blood was it? In 1970 the Holy See ordered a thorough scientific investigation using spectroscopic analysis, high powered microscopes and advanced medical technology. The most illustrious scientist, Professor Odoardo Linoli, eminent professor in anatomy and pathological and clinical microscopy, headed the investigation and was assisted by Professor Ruggero Bertellie of the University of Sienna.
The investigation showed the Host had turned into flesh, into a fine slice of a human heart, and was incorrupt, as though it had just been taken from a heart.

See link ....Miracle proven

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Fr. Victor and Parishioners in Milan
Father Victor is always seeking ways to increase the Spirituality of our Holy Innocents' community.

Having returned from the International Conference on Parish Evangelising Cells in Milan,the 16 who went are all so elated by our wonderful spiritual experiences and will in due course tell the parish all about it.

We need to write up and collate our notes.
It was a busy schedule as can be seen by the programme.

See link to ...International Seminar on Parish Evangelising Cells

"How have I shared my Faith recently?"

John 8: 24
Jesus said…..“I said therefore to you that you will die in your sins;
for unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins."

If we claim to love our neighbours as ourselves, as the Second Commandment insists, surely we want their lives to be reconciled to Jesus so that they will be with Him after death?
Can we truly say we are making any effort to tell those we know are unbelievers,
about Jesus and His love for them?

Prayer is always the answer so please pray for us.
Cecilia Skudder (Cjs).

See link to New page: Parish Group: Parish Evangelising Cells

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Wayne du Preez (along with Barry Mellish and Aidan McPartlan from St
Joseph's in Bromley)
are in formation for the Permanent Diaconate.
As part of this process they will be conferred into
the Ministry of Lectors (Aidan and Wayne) and Acolyte (Barry)
on Sunday 27 May at the 11:00am Mass, at St Joseph’s Bromley
by Bishop Pat Lynch.

See link to pdf ........Letter to Parishioners from Wayne du Preez

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Man & Woman Having written to MP Jo Johnson about Marriage being between One Man one Woman,
in his reply he states the....

"The Government is consulting widely on this issue with the public before making any changes."
****** so it says... but the questionnaire says when changes are made…not if!

"I would like to clarify that the proposals in the consultation only relate to civil marriage and do not affect religious marriages.
These will continue to be legal only between a man and a woman,
and no church will be forced to marry same-sex couples.
I share the Government’s strong commitment to freedom of conscience and religious liberty.
To that end, you may be pleased to learn that I have written to Lynne Featherstone MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Equalities, seeking her assurances that churches will not in time be compelled to accept same-sex marriage and
that their freedom will be fully respected."

"Consultation is now open on the Home Office website under the "Have your Say" section. It will remain open till 14th June 2012." Do please visit and make your comments

See link.........Consultation re same sex marriage

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Helpless or Hopeless?
Come to Me all you who labour Sicknesses may come when we are totally unprepared.
It could be very serious, for the future we are scared.
As symptoms then arise, some control can be achieved,
but the sadness and distress, is not easily relieved.
Life-long skills and strengths, once beautifully honed,
stolen away by weakness, those abilities once owned.
Grieving for this loss, life appears so bleak.
What pleasure holds the day, this in vain it seems all seek.
Depression follows often, the situation seeming dire.
To what quality of life, can the afflicted now aspire?
Visitors and loved ones, suggest many a different thing,
like arts and crafts and hobbies, hoping contentment it will bring.
Feeling so inadequate, and helpless in extreme,
what now to propose, to rebuild a shattered dream.
Can we offer nothing, but to show our love and care?
Who’ll take our troubled hearts, and in our anguish share.
Who knows how we’re feeling, who understands our needs?
Who wants us to be happy, and when we’re floundering intercedes?
We’ll place our trust in Jesus, for always He is there!
Since He loves us so completely, to Him all sorrows bare,
for Christ will give us strengths, for whatever we must face,
But first we have to ask, then He’ll grant His saving grace. Cjs.

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Sharing in the Spirit
The “Life in the Spirit” seminars last year provided an opportunity for everyone to come together in small groups for discussion and sharing. Many people found this an enjoyable and helpful experience and have expressed a wish to meet together again. You are invited to come along on Tuesday evenings until 22nd May for a time of sharing in an informal atmosphere. Our focus will be the Sunday Gospels of Eastertide and preparation for the coming celebration of Pentecost. Each evening will begin in the church at 7.30pm with a time of prayer and praise together.

We will then divide into groups for sharing and aim to finish by 9pm.

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PRAYER LIFE AT HOLY INNOCENTS'
'A great prayer for Life is urgently needed… ..... Prayer and fasting are the first and most effective weapons against the forces of evil.’
Pope John Paul II, The Gospel of Life, p.100

St Paul, 1st Letter to the Thessalonians,
verse 5 "Pray constantly"

"Life in the Holy Spirit"
Coming Together in Prayer in the Unity Chapel
These Saturdays at 11am in the Unity Chapel for approx an hour
Reflect on a Reading and Pray & feel the uplifting of your Spirit
26th May; 9th June; 23rd June; 7th July; 21st July:

No Meetings in August

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The Season of Easter
The Fifty days between Easter Sunday and Pentecost are celebrated as one Feast Day, sometimes called “The Great Sunday.”
The first eight days, the Easter octave, are observed as Feasts of the Lord.
Cycle of Prayer: Intentions for Eastertide:
New Members of the Church
Vocations: especially on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, the fourth Sunday of Easter.
The Right Use of the Media – especially on World Communications Day, the Seventh Sunday of Easter.
The Church:- especially at Pentecost
Human Work:- especially on May 1st St Joseph the Workman.

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The Holy Father's Mission Intentions.
Please join Pope Benedict XV1 and the whole Church throughout the world,
in praying for these monthly mission intentions, particularly for ten minutes on Fridays between 12.30pm and 12.40pm.

May 2012
General Intention: The Family. That initiatives which defend and uphold the role of the family may be promoted within society. .

Missionary Intention: Mary, Guide of Missionaries. That Mary, Queen of the World and Star of Evangelization, may accompany all missionaries in proclaiming her Son Jesus.

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ECUMENICAL SATURDAY PRAYERS FOR ORPINGTON
The prayer meeting on Saturday 5th May was most inspiring and uplifting
and the love of Christ is clearly seen in our separated brethren.
At the end of the meeting all prayed for my healing after a bad fall I had two weeks ago.
I consider the Churches Together members to be dear friends.
The Next prayer meeting is
June 2 - Here at Holy Innocents' (Bank Holiday weekend)
Do please join us
9am-10am

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HOLY INNOCENTS' PARISH COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Bereavement
John 14: v18 "I will not leave you desolate."

Sooner or later every one of us suffers a bereavement,
whether it is a close family member, or a dear friend.
None of us know to what degree we will react until it happens to us.
When we have loved someone dearly, the pain of loss can be devastating,
and it is hard to share thoughts with those of our family or friends who are also grieving.
Within Holy Innocents' parish is a bereavement group, which offers support by extending a hand of friendship and a listening ear in complete confidence to those who are bereaved.
THE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP would like to invite those parishioners who are grieving the death of a loved one to come and meet them socially for fellowship and support. Our next meeting will be on Monday 14th May at midday.
Please phone Liz Munro 810222 for details of the venue.
"Whilst we are not counsellors, we offer our time and a willingness to listen."

Please see link for details: Parish Group: Bereavement Support

Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman was very caring and his writings
to bereaved family and friends show his great compassion.

See Fr Jim Tolhurst's book... Comfort in Sorrow
(Words of Consolation from Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman)

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REACH
Shedding Light on Single Life

The REACH team at Holy Innocents’ has been active with the aim of fostering a culture of vocations. Having organised many activities that focused on vocation to the priestly, religious and married lives, we would like to initiate a discussion on vocation to the single life. The main purpose of exploring this is to help improve our understanding of single living especially looking at it as a response to God’s call. It is hoped that this engagement will enable us value the many unique gifts that single people bring to our community. We also hope that as a community we will be more aware of the challenges single people face and this will enable us support them as they live out their vocation.
We encourage everyone to follow the discussion..

See link to Parish Group: REACH for more and
a link to Shedding Light on Single Life

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PARISH MATTERS

Minutes of Parish Finance Committee Tuesday 7th December 2011

See link to ....MInutes of 16th February 2012

See link to Norbert Bonnici's ...Library review on New aquisitions

link also on Parish group: Library Page

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HOLY INNOCENTS' CHURCH

SPONSORED ADVERTISEMENTS

Please mention where you saw this advertisement
when contacting companies

See link to latest 2012 ....May Advertisments

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FUNDRAISING In future all plans etc for the new complex and any
items relevant to fund-raising will be on the page
Parish Group: Fundraising
See link: Fundraising

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Plant sale

The annual plant sale will take place on the weekend of 19th/20th May.
This will include a prize for the best hanging basket.
Please start gathering your plants & baskets for this event.
Any queries please contact Gerry Fane 01689 837217

Summer Concert with Buffet on Saturday 16th June
which is being given by the Kentones.

This will be in the School Hall. We will provide a two course meal, glass of wine and entertainment for £15.
There will be a Raffle at this event.
Please come and support this event; it promises to be an entertaining evening.

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COMMUNITY LIFE AT HOLY INNOCENTS'

See Latest news page for report on 1,2,3,4, and 5

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1. Child Abuse and the Church......Seek the Truth always
2.One Bread One Body
3. Lenten Talks, Can Catholic Social teaching heal a broken world? (All 4 talks now on Latest News page.)

4.Women's World Day of Prayer 2nd March 2012

5. Shrove Tuesday Pancake event 21st February 2012.

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Healing Masses are on a monthly basis, on the
first Monday of every month except August, although June will be celebrated on June 11th due to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Prayer & Praise is from 7.30pm followed by Mass at 8pm.
Next Healing Mass June 11th
Celebrant Father Bill Keogh
2012 HEALING MASSES
July 2nd; September 3rd; October 1st;
November 5th; December 3rd

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Pregnant and worried? The Good Counsel Network www.goodcounselnetwork.com and a

Blog at http://Mariastopsabortion.blogspot.com

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Re-invigorate the Fire Within:- introduced by Kenneth Chan
A spiritual exercise designed by you where you can take account of the time available to you and where you are in your spiritual life. There is therefore great flexibility and ownership.

See... Latest News

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MATTERS OF INTEREST

QUOTE FROM BLESSED CARDINAL JOHN HENRY NEWMAN
The Gift of the Spirit
“This is to be justified, to receive the Divine Presence within us,
and be made a Temple of the Holy Ghost.
God is everywhere as absolutely and entirely as if He were nowhere else … Thus we are told concerning mankind, that ‘in Him we live, and move and have our being’.
And He who lives in all creatures on earth in order to their mortal lives, lives in Christians in a more Divine way in order to their life immortal.”
The good news is that we have an indwelling God. Jfc., 144.

Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman... Feast Day 9th October

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ITEMS OF INTEREST

The CEOs of Christian Aid, Progressio, CAFOD and Tearfund would like to cordially invite you
to attend a public discussion entitled
‘The World We Want to See:
A Christian Conversation on Rio+20’
in Central Hall Westminster, London.
The public discussion will start at 6.30pm, followed by a reception,
on Wednesday 23rd May.
Refreshments will be served.

See link...Rio + 20'

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Jesus said:
"May they all be one.
Father may they be one in Us, as You are in Me and I am in You,
so that the world may believe it was You who sent Me."
John 17: V 21

The Holy Father Pope Benedict XV1
reminded the Cardinals on 23rd November 2007,.... for the Catholic Church....
...‘Ecumenism is not an option but a sacred duty.
It is the mandate of Our Lord!’

See link......The Pope on Christian Unity
and
The Late Pope John Paul on Commitment to Ecumenism
The Catholic Church is convinced that she must do all in her power to prepare the way of the Lord and to make straight his paths (Mt 3:3); and she understands that this must be done in company with other Christians
– in fraternal dialogue, in cooperation and in prayer.
Address to Holy Synod, Athens, May 4, 2001
Diocesan Christian Unity Commission (South East Southwark)
As the lay representative for Holy Innocents' I regularly attend the Diocesan Christian Unity commission meetings.

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Whilst Christian Unity is being discussed by senior Clergy,
what happens at the grassroots?
Cecilia Skudder introduces Robin Orton from Sydenham, Kirkdale parish, who gives us a presentation based on part of an important book by Cardinal Walter Kasper, who was until 2010 president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.
It is called Harvesting the Fruits: Aspects of Christian Faith in Ecumenical Dialogue
(London and New York, 2009)

See link to pdf for more....Talk on Harvesting the Fruits

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Apostleship of the Sea (AOS)is a frontline service for the care of seafarers visiting British shores

AOS provide practical and pastoral care to all seafarers.
Its port chaplains and volunteer ship visitors welcome seafarers, offer welfare services and advice, practical help, care and friendship, according to its guiding principles of Mission, Solidarity, Welfare and Hospitality. Apostleship of the Sea in the UK is part of an international network known to the maritime world as Stella Maris.

See link to.........International Website

90% of world trade is transported by ship. However the life of a modern seafarer can be dangerous and lonely. They may spend up to a year at a time away from home, separated from their family and loved ones and often working in harsh conditions.

Apostleship of the Sea relies wholly on voluntary contributions. We are only able to continue our work through the generous donations of our supporters and volunteers.

See link to.........Apostleship of the Sea

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Pax Christi is an international Christian peacemaking movement, based on the gospel and inspired by faith. Our vision is of a world where people can live in peace and without fear of violence, in all its forms.
We believe in the power of prayer, reconciliation, forgiveness, justice and nonviolence and of the right to live in a culture which promotes these values and treats the whole of God’s creation in a respectful and just manner.

See link....... Pax Christi

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CAFOD Whatever inspires you, you can make real changes in real people's lives.
Whether you give, campaign or pray, thank you for working with us to change the world for the better.
PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO HELP THE VICTIMS OF THE DROUGHT
in EAST AFRICA...(Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia and South Sudan)

See link..... CAFOD website

SEE...LINK TO CAFOD PDF NEWSLETTER.......... Cafod newsletter May 2012

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Helpers of God's Precious Infants

The next vigils are on Saturday 9th June at Brixton and the following Wednesday 13th at Maidstone, both being led by Fr Behruz Raf'at.

The spirituality of the Helpers is one of solidarity with Jesus in the person of the unborn child:
“Whatever you do for the least of these my brethren, you do for Me.” Matt.25:40

See link to vigil... Brixton 9th June

See link to vigil ...Maidstone 13th June

See link for details of the last newsletter of Helpers of God's Precious Infants

See link for an account of a ......... Prayer Vigil at an Abortion centre

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Daily Mass Readings and Reflections..and More
The meditations are written by Don Schwager

For those who have an android phone there is available, for a modest fee,
an Application for Daily Mass readings, reflections, prayers, rosary and much more.
It is no longer called CatholicOne..it is now Laudate, the Latin for Praise!

Laudate is also an app for Iphones
See link to download... iPhone app Laudate

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NOW available >>>sign up to free emails with these daily readings
and a reflection on the Gospel of the day.

See link to .. Daily Scripture Readings & Meditations
and scroll down the right-hand menu to find the sign up.

Iphone App for daily Mass Readings & more!
Small one off payment
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See link for.... IMissal Catholic

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An Internet library of journal articles, essays, book excerpts, and other texts chosen for their objective, concise, and clear presentation of Catholic teachings.

Why not sign up for the free email newsletter?
The articles are excellent reading.
..This Week: .......
Note from the Managing Editor:

The infectious and seemingly inexhaustible joy that radiates from Cardinal Timothy Dolan combined with his genuine love of people and his willingness to speak the hard truths when they need to be spoken make him an impressive leader for the Church in America.
But Dolan isn't satisfied. He says he enjoys being a Cardinal, but what he really wants is to be a saint.
You will appreciate Cardinal Timothy Dolan's commencement address, "The Law of the Gift", delivered at the Catholic University of American this past Saturday. - J. Fraser Field
Quote of the Week:
"The times are never so bad that a good man can't live in them." - St. Thomas More

See link to updates ......Latest updates

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An essential part of C-FAM’s work is to cover the UN like journalists. To this end each week we publish the Friday Fax, which is the only weekly source of social conservative news coming out of UN headquarters in New York City.

Analysis: A Strong Note of Caution on Reproductive Health and Family Planning
By Austin Ruse and Stefano Gennarini, J.D.
NEW YORK, May 18 (First Things/C-FAM) In two recent papers, Meghan Grizzle of the World Youth Alliance argues that the phrases “reproductive health” and “family planning” are perfectly acceptable and that pro-lifers should fight for them. She argues that abortion is not a part of reproductive health in international law and contraceptives are not a part of family planning.

Grizzle is right, in part. There is no hard law international treaty defining reproductive health as including abortion. In fact, abortion is not mentioned in any treaties at all. Reproductive health is mentioned in one, the treaty on disabilities, and when it was adopted 15 nations insisted it did not include abortion. And it is true that while family planning is mentioned in three hard law treaties, it is not defined as including contraception. Read More

UNFPA Fights to Make Population Control a Priority at Environmental Conference
By Timothy Herrmann
NEW YORK, May 18 (C-FAM) The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is taking advantage of the upcoming Rio+20 conference in June to promote population control and reproductive rights as the backbone of sustainable development and poverty eradication.

At a briefing session held just before the second round of informal negotiations last week, UNFPA labeled population growth as the main obstacle to achieving sustainable development and identified increased access to reproductive rights and services as the solution.

Read more about these articles ....See link to...... C-Fam Weekly update

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Catholic Grandparents Association
The association was set up to support grandparents in handing on the faith and keeping prayer at the heart of family life. Children are encouraged to write prayers for their Grandparents and these are presented at the offertory during the Pilgrimage Masses.
See link... For more info..Catholic Grandparents Association

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PRAYERS FOR ORPINGTON AND TOPICAL ISSUES

Prayers for Churches and their Projects
2012
See Parish group: Churches Together Orpington
Churches Together Orpington

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Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile.
Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers you too will prosper.
Jeremiah 29:7

Rev Ray Bell of Hope Church is to launch “prayernet”: an internet network of Christians committed to pray regularly for our town.
He will issue a bi-monthly e-update with information to fuel and direct our prayers.
This could be used by individuals, home groups, church prayer groups or as part of the intercessions in church services.
If you would like to join this group of intercessors for our town, please email to prayernet@ntlbusiness.com.

See link for more........... Prayernet

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Have you a Vocation to the Priesthood or religious life?

See...Vocations?

Lord Jesus, you invite us to pray the Lord of the harvest that He send labourers into his harvest.
Lord and God of all, call to the priesthood men on fire with your divine love, who will be the voice of the good shepherd to the scattered sheep of the flock.
Lord of the harvest, send labourers into your harvest.
Lord and Saviour, bless us with holy priests.
Through their ministry may your life-giving presence in the sacraments always be present in your church.
Lord of the harvest, send labourers into your harvest.
Lord and Giver of life, raise up men filled with your power and with great missionary zeal, so that all who dwell in darkness may come to live in the light of Christ.
Lord of the harvest, send labourers into your harvest.
Lord Jesus, you called chosen men to be with you; to preach the good news of salvation; to have authority over the powers of darkness. Send your Holy Spirit upon the men you have chosen for the priestly ministry.
May they answer your call and follow you with generous hearts. Amen.

Highlights of Message from Pope Benedict XV1
See link to pdf .... Vocations

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Street Pastors

Street Pastors play a significant role in keeping the borough of Bromley safe.
The role is not about preaching heaven and hell, but one of listening, caring and helping - working in an unconditional way.
Interested in becoming a Street Pastor?
Catholics are to be found as Street Pastors in many areas, including Bromley, though as yet there are none in Orpington.
Parishioners from Holy Innocents' are very welcome and encouraged to join their ranks.

See more on Parish Group Page: Churches Together Page

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ORPINGTON FOOD BANK
Urgent need for more Food donations

The St Vincent De Paul Society, Justice & peace and CAFOD group have worked together to provide
Holy Innocents' Church with a permanent box for food donations positioned by the pamphlet stand in the porch.

If you wish to donate items to the foodbank, please see link to find out what foods are requested and if you can give just one or two items on the list regularly it would be much appreciated.
Thank you
Matthew 25: v 34 "For I was hungry and you gave Me to eat."

See link... Orpington Food Bank

Please consider helping at the Foodbank:
Open to receive donations of food on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
between 10am and 2pm
Ring Cherise on Foodbank number 0777 4526 562

or Mary on 01689 834 030 email info@orpingtonfoodbank.co.uk

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Victor Vella's address to the congregation

...Please click on the link below...
Father Victor's address to the congregation on the occasion of his induction as Parish Priest

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BEYOND ORPINGTON BOUNDARIES

The Olympics
Whilst most Londoners are looking forward to the Olympics for obvious reasons, Croydon Community Against Trafficking (CCAT) has been working hard behind the scenes, forming part of a working party put together by the Lord Mayor’s office.
This seeks to understand and work out ways to combat the inevitable potential trafficking dangers that accompany such an influx of international travellers over the summer months.

See link to PDF for latest newsletter ...Croydon Community Against Trafficking

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TO OTHER CATHOLIC WEB-SITES world wide

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EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network)

Global Catholic Network..
world wide Catholic issues discussed

UK Web-site link.....EWTN

Listen on Radio: via your computer EWTN Radio

EWTN can also be found on Sky Channel 589

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SEE IMPORTANT LINKS AT THE END OF THIS HOME PAGE***
For the Vatican, Catholic Bishops' Conference
& daily posts about free Catholic and Christian MP3s

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The Catholic Truth Society(CTS) is an independent publisher and charity.
Catholic Faith, Life and Truth For All
CTS publishes a wide variety of books, leaflets and other resources.
It helps people to understand and practise the Catholic faith.

See link Catholic Truth Society

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Examination of Conscience (Making a Good Confession)
EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE—A DAILY DUTY
By Rev. John Corapi, SOLT, STD
Making a Good Confession

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Catholic Newspapers
The following links will lead to the Catholic newspapers.
Please visit the web-sites regularly
Catholic Herald and the Total Catholic takes its information from the Universe

On-line Catholic Newspaper with excellent articles,
worth visiting regularly... see link.... Pew-Sitter

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THE TABLET
International Catholic Magazine
(Some articles free, others by Subscription only)

See link to The Tablet

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MORE CATHOLIC PAPERS
AUSTRALIA

Melbourne, Victoria See link... Kairos

Brisbane, Queensland See link.... Catholic Leader

Sidney, New South Wales See link..... Catholic Weekly

Australia: See link... CathNews, a service of Church Resources

Pray as You Can..uplifting prayer site...
see link...Pray as you Can

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'Faith Today'
Faith Today is a magazine supporting the Bishops' Conference in England and Wales.
Published monthly; it will be distributed through the parishes.
Faith Today is warmly commended by Archbishop Vincent Nichols.
Why not consider having Bible Alive or Faith Today delivered direct to your door every month? Don't miss out – subscribe today!

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For more details visit the publisher's web site Re: Faith Today

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Please Pray for Persecuted Christians
The Barnabas Fund PRAYER FOCUS UPDATE is a monthly information bulletin
with up-to-date news on the persecuted Church to help Christians
pray for their suffering brothers and sisters throughout the world.

See link .....Persecuted Christians

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The DIOCESE OF SOUTHWARK
Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham

see link to PDF... Rite of Election & Continuing Call for Conversion

See link to ....Ordinariate Portal Web-site

See link to... The Portal Magazine

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Prayers from the Heart.... by Holy Innocents' Parishioners
"Teach us to pray" was the plea of the disciples to Jesus.
May this book help the disciples of the Lord today to find an answer when they make the same plea.
£5 each, copies of this book are available from the Parish office 01689 817537

Fr Victor has asked coordinators of Parish Groups to review their Group's details on this site, and email any changes to the Parish office (parish@holyinnocents.org.uk), or the editor Cecilia Skudder
They can access their Group's details via the 'Parish Groups' link in the navigation bar to the left, and then clicking on their Group's link on the navigation bar of that page.

Archbishop of Southwark: The Most Reverend Peter Smith
'Open my ears that I may hear.
Open my eyes that I may see.
Open my heart to receive your transforming and purifying Spirit.'