Twenty-third Sunday of the Year (Cycle C)
4th / 5th September 2010PAPAL VISIT There will be a meeting on Sunday 5th September 7pm for all the parishioners coming to the Vigil at Hyde Park on Sat. 18th; or to the Beatification Mass at Birmingham on Sun 19th. If you cannot come to the meeting, please contact Ken Chan. Also, the diocese has given us some extra allocation of Pilgrim Passes for Hyde Park. So if there are any parishioners who now wish to come to the Saturday prayer vigil, please come to the meeting or ring Ken Chan by 10th September 2010. Ken can be contacted via email on ken.chan-orp@sky.com or by phone (evening) on 01689-837255.
We look forward with great joy to the visit of Pope Benedict to the UK. His presence will be an opportunity for us to renew our faith from the message he brings and the liturgies he will celebrate with us. To enable us to participate in the visit, as prayerfully as possible, whether we are present at one of the venues or whether we participate at home through the television, radio or internet, a special Prayer Book for the visit has been produced; it contains the texts for the liturgies together with articles to explain the context and background to other parts of the visit.
This official Prayer Book is available to all in the porch. Each pilgrim travelling to the Papal events should have a copy. Though there is no charge for this book you are most welcome to make a donation of £2 per copy in the “papers” slot in the wall by the newspapers.
Attached to the newsletter you will find a flyer highlighting the events in our parish from Monday 12th September until Saturday 18th September.12th September Parish day - A Day for all the family
We will begin the day with an open air Mass on the school field at 11 am. Mass will be followed by a barbeque and other activities for all the family (details to follow). We would appreciate your support and hope that as many people as possible will attend to help us make this day a success.
Raffle tickets will be on sale after all Masses this weekend linked to the Parish Day.RCIA/Journey in Faith Our 'New Year' starts this Monday 6th September at 8pm in St. Joseph's Hall. We invite anyone who would like to know more about our Catholic Faith to come and meet us. You will be very welcome. Light refreshments are available from 7.40pm. Our "Supporters" are always welcome too.
Pondering the Word - (Lectio Divina) Recommencing 6th September - We are now meeting every Monday evening in the Presbytery 7.45pm for 8.00pm. Do join us for this hour of reflection. Liz and Ron Munro 810222 (Please note that these sessions will no longer follow the 10am Mass).
The Tablet As of 1st September, Redemptorist Publications took over the parish distribution operation of this weekly, international Catholic journal. The Tablet offers articles on a wide range of subjects which, combined with religious news reporting, means that everyone can stay informed and be enlightened.
Fr. Victor heartily recommends this journal. If you are interested in subscribing please let him know.Anniversaries. Albert Horton, May Tierney, Patrick Abbott, Georgina Joan Clare, Iside Woodley, Catherine Rae, Tom Gaffney, Louisa Havenhand, Edward Leake, John Tully, Patrick Maguire, Lilian Barham, Martha Kaminska, Thomas Devlin, Ian Cunningham, Humberto Luis and Mary Tomlinson. May they rest in peace.
We remember in our prayers the Sick, Housebound & their Carers: Ann Van Ouckana, Claire McDonough, Natasha and Ian Jude Polloni-Watson, Josephine Bailey, Vanessa Llewellyn, Douglas, Shirley and Deborah Smart, Kathleen Helm, Ann Barber, Doris Watts, Derek Jones, Diane Lubrani and all those in Orpington and PRU Hospitals.
BAPTISM - Welcome to Orianna Edmonds and Jack Keeghan who were received into the church through the Sacrament of Baptism recently. We share in the joy of their families.
Wedding – Congratulations to Georgina and Mark Addison who celebrated their wedding here on 21st August. We wish them all the very best for the future.
2nd Collection next week for Catholic Association for Racial Justice
Please remember that on all weekends that there is not a statutory second collection, there will be a collection for the Restoration Fund.
Do not forget to use an envelope from the box in the porch to gift aid your contribution AND PUT YOUR GIFT AID NUMBER ON THE ENVELOPE. Thank you.Any Parishioner wishing to join the Gift Aid scheme please call Ken Evans 01689 851793.
Children’s Liturgy A reminder to all those involved in Children's Liturgy that there will be a Training Day here on Saturday 25th September in St Joseph’s Hall. 10am to 4pm.
Walker’s Group Saturday 11th September. Meet 10am at “Lion” Pub in Farningham for fairly flat walk. 4 mile walk to lunch back at “Lion”; then 3 mile afternoon walk around 1.30pm. All welcome for all day or half day walk. Leader Madeleine 01689 857241/07977 854675.
Manna Homeless Collection On the weekends of 18/19 September and 25/26 September there will be a collection in the porch for the Manna Homeless Centre. We are particularly looking for dry pasta, boxes of cereal and tea bags, although anything listed on the notice board would of course be welcome. Please be as generous.
Top of the Pew Holy Innocents’ play St. Joseph’s RC Church Bromley, in the quarter finals of this inter-church quiz. The game will take place at St. Joseph’s in Plaistow Lane, located at the roundabout with Homefield Road, Orchard Road and Upper Park Road, about half a mile NE of Bromley, Market Square, starting at 8pm THIS Sunday, 5th September. We hope that as many parishioners as possible will come to encourage our team.
Diocesan Day of Renewal and Prayer for Southwark at St. George’s Cathedral Saturday 9th October 2010 from 9.30am to 4.30pm with Mass at 3.15pm. All are welcome. We will need to supply numbers. So please sign the clipboard in the porch if you wish to attend.
The Dowry of Mary Pilgrimage, Walsingham Preparing for the visit of Pope Benedict to the UK “Heart speaks unto heart” Sunday 12th September 2010. Led by H.E. Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor.
Confirmation Saturday 20th November Last year’s parents please mark this date in your diary as Sharon Delaney will be contacting you with regard to providing the buffet for this year’s celebration.
CAFOD Southwark is looking for Volunteers who will visit the primary and/or Secondary Schools in the Archdiocese and speak to the pupils and students about CAFOD's vital humanitarian and development work in many parts of our world. A teaching background is not necessary and full training will be provided by CAFOD. The purpose of these school visits is not to raise funds but rather to raise awareness of CAFOD's work among women and men in the poorest and most disadvantaged communities in our world. Please contact either Jim Simmons or Richard French on 01322 294 924 or email southwark@cafod.org.uk
The Good Counsel Network has for a number of months had an interesting blog which is updated daily. Today’s post is more than interesting, it is vitally important as it shows the shocking consequences of laws passed by MPs in this country. The fact is that a woman can be forced against her wishes to have an abortion on the decision of a judge in a secretive court. Please take the 2 or 3 minutes that it will take you to read our blog today even if you do not ever read it again. See:
http://mariastopsabortion.blogspot.com/2010/08/to-end-forced-abortions-sterilisations.html
The address you need to keep up to date with their blog is http://mariastopsabortion.blogspot.com.
There will no doubt be one or two other posts in the near future relating to this subject.THE PASSAGE Presents a charity concert “A NIGHT AT THE OPERA” with Griff Rhys Jones on Thursday 7th October at 7:30pm at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall. Details on the notice board or from www.anightunderthestars.co.uk
THE KENTONES - BROMLEY BARBERSHOP HARMONY CLUB St Mary’s Church, Worlds End Lane, Green Street Green, BR6 6AG Saturday 9 October at 7.30pm. ALL WELCOME. Tickets £7 (including refreshments) children under 13 free. Tickets available from the Church Office Tel: 852905 or email office@stmarysgsg.co.uk. Generous donations are in support of St Mary’s Church and BibleLands.
(BibleLands seeks to improve the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the Middle East. We do this in partnership with local Christians, focusing on education, healthcare and community development. Registered Charity No. 1076329)The Bromley and District branch of the NHS Retirement Fellowship meet on third Wednesday of every month at 10:15 at the PRU. Open to retired NHS staff and contract workers. New members welcome. Please call 020 8462 5411 for details.
Doug Horley, writer of "We want to see Jesus lifted high", is spending a day in Orpington. He and his team will be leading an exciting Family Praise Party "Go Wild!" hosted at Christ Church, Orpington. The Praise Party is on Saturday 18th September with lots of interactive music, a gospel message, puppets and some wild animals (there will be an opportunity to meet the animals close up at the end of the event). Doors open at 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start, up close with the animals at 7.30pm. The event is ideally suited to children aged 3-11 years and their families all are welcome! Pre-booked tickets cost £3 per single, £10 per family of four. Tickets purchased on the day will cost £5 per single, £15 per family of four. Doug will also be running an afternoon seminar "21st Century Worship for Kids" at 2pm - 4pm for all those interested. Full details of the Seminar and Praise Party are on http://www.ccorpington.org/children/go_wild.aspx
This Week’s Diary
Sunday 5th September
Baptism Bozenka Hanicova 12:30
Baptism Preparation – Room 3 11:00 - 12:00
Baptism Daniel Kenneth Amor 12:30
Papal Visit Pilgrims – St Joseph’s 19:00
Monday 6th September
Pondering the Word – Presbytery 20:00
Journey in Faith – St. Joseph’s 20:00
Tuesday 7th September
Consolation Group – Room 2 19:45
Group 88 – St Joseph’s 20:00
Confirmation Parents – Our Lady’s 20:00
Wednesday 8th September
Mothers’ Prayers – Room 1 10:00
Luncheon Club - St. Joseph’s Hall 12:15
Justice and Peace – Room 1 14:15
Deacon Barry ‘In Residence’ – Parish Centre 19:00 – 20:00
S.V.P. – Room 2 19:30
Parish Day Planning – Room 1 20:00
Thursday 9th September
Revelation – Room 1 19:45
Confirmation – St. Joseph’s 20:00 – 21:30
Music Group – Room 3 19:30
Choir 20:00
Saturday 11th September
Sacrament of Reconciliation 11:00 – 12:00
Sacrament of Reconciliation 17:00 – 17:50
This can also be arranged by appointment.
Sunday 12th September
PARISH DAY Mass Celebration at 11am on the School Field followed by BBQ and other activities.MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday 4th September
18:00 Room 3 Youth Mass: Ned Morrissey RIP
18:00 CWL Mass Intention: W/B Candy RusminiSunday 5th September Twenty-Third Sunday
08:00 Bill Reid RIP (Gancke)
10:00 Jan Biggerstaff RIP (Biggerstaff)
18:00 Joan Clare
Mass of Welcome for Confirmation CandidatesMonday 6th September Feria
10:00 Rose King (Regan)Tuesday 7th September Feria
10:00 Netta Thompson (Sutton)
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 10:30 – 11:00Wednesday 8th September The Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary
10:00 Fr. Victor Vella (Sue & Ann)Thursday 9th September Feria
10:00 Humberto Luis RIP (Luis)Friday 10th September Feria
10:00 Patrick & Kate Cuddy (McGinley)Saturday 11th September Feria
10:30 Jim Carey RIP (Quinn Family)
18:00 Anne Thorogood RIP (King)Sunday 12th September Twenty-Fourth Sunday
08:00 Margaret Standen RIP (Quinn)
11:00 School Field Carmel Buckingham RIP (Regan)
PARISH DAY CELEBRATION
18:00 Robert Colvin RIP (Colvin)2011 Parish Catholic diaries are available in the porch;
please take one per householdFr. Victor would like to thank Sr. Joan and her faithful team for looking after the parish in his absence.
Coffee morning after the 10am Mass on Sundays in Room 1.
The Repository is usually available after all Masses at the weekend.
It can be found at the back of Trinity hall.
