Archived news and comment from the Parish:
Life in the Spirit Seminars & Day of Renewal at St George's Cathderal 2011
See parishioner's comments...see link to pdf...Life in the Holy Spirit
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The Parish Fun day 18th September 2011
The parish worshipped as a community and then enjoyed a day of fun and togetherness with fund-raising as a bonus.
The day began with Mass in Holy Innocents’ primary school grounds.
The Gospel reading was that of the Parable of the Vineyard.
(Matthew 21: 1-16 ….Why be envious because I am generous?)
Some find this hard to accept… thinking in human terms of it being unjust that those who did more work got the same pay as latecomers who did considerably less.
But Jesus was referring to the love of God who in his goodness
will save those who come to Him at even a very late stage in their lives.
During his homily Father spoke of our faith being a treasure that we should share,
so reaching out to others is an important part of our journey in faith.
See link to Report & Photos......Funday Sunday
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Au Revoir to a dear friend
On Monday 6th June 2011 the parish said farewell to Noreen Gillespie,
following a Mass said for the Journey in Faithgroup new Catholics and for Noreen
who has moved to Broadstairs
after 46yrs as a member of
Holy Innocents' congregation.
It was an opportunity for the parish to say thank you to Noreen for all
her work, friendship and caring love, particularly for
the Journey in Faith group.
Noreen thanked Father Victor and fellow parishioners for their friendship, sharing and helping her in her work and praised those who participated in their Journey in Faith to become Catholic.
See link to PDF....... Noreen's Farewell
See link to Noreen's Noreen's farewell video
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Fish & chip & bingo supper 13th May 2011
link to pdf with photos Fish & Chip & Bingo Supper
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Lenten Lunch..Ash Wednesday-9th March 2011
to raise funds for Catholic Women's League (CWL), Charities.
See link to PDF with photos and comment...Lenten Lunch
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Shrove Tuesday.. Pancake Supper with host Father Victor
see link to
PDF with photos and comment..Pancake supper
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Seminarian Charlon Muscat accepted for the Diaconate and for the Priesthood.
See link to PDF with photos and comment Charlon Muscat
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Concerning Holy Days of the Lord, any Missals or Mass books, such as those in Holy Innocents', printed before 2006 are not-up-to-date with current Church practice in England & Wales.
Current Diaries are often printed with some Holy days still on a Thursday ...I hope the following clarifies the position.
In 2006 the Bishop’s conference of England and Wales with the approval of the Holy See on 13th July 2006, decreed that with effect from the first Sunday of Advent 2006 three of the present (in 2006) Holy days of Obligation which are Solemnities of the Lord are transferred to Sunday.
This means that the Epiphany, the Ascension of the Lord and Corpus Christi are celebrated on a Sunday.
(The 7th Sunday of Easter is no longer celebrated as such, as this has been replaced by the Ascension.)
Other Holidays of Obligation
The current practice is that Christmas Day, the Apostles Peter & Paul, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and All Saints will continue as at present....on the correct dates.
Please note: With the exception of Christmas Day, the Discipline in England & Wales is that when these days fall on a Saturday or Monday they are transferred to the Sunday.
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Celebrations for Father Victor
as the parish honoured
the 25th Anniversary of his Ordination (28th June)
and his 50th birthday on 8th September 2011
Report & Photos.....
See link...The Parish Celebrates
Fr. Victor would like to express his heartfelt thanks for the celebration on 8th September; he found the whole celebration awe-inspiring; he received an overwhelming number of good wishes, cards and gifts as well as the cheque that was presented to him from the parishioners of Holy Innocents.
To those who organised the evening, you know who you are, a massive thank you.
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For Report on Parish Fun day Sunday 18th September 2011
See link........ Latest News
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World Youth Day 2011 - Madrid
World Youth Day (WYD) is a great worldwide youth encounter with the Pope which is celebrated every three years in a different country.
This was Pope Benedict XV1's initial address to the English speaking people.
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I extend an affectionate greeting to the many English-speaking young people who have come to Madrid. May these days of prayer, friendship and celebration bring us closer to each other and to the Lord Jesus. Make trust in Christ’s word the foundation of your lives! Planted and built up in him, firm in the faith and open to the power of the Spirit, you will find your place in God’s plan and enrich the Church with your gifts. Let us pray for one another, so that we may be joyful witnesses to Christ, today and always. God bless you all!"
Pilgrim Pari
shioners, Bethan and Marcus Warner and James Munro, met with Father Victor in Madrid.
Bethan Marcus and James have written a blog about their experiences and included photos. Do please read these uplifting thoughts.
See link....WYD Blogspot
See the Vatican website pages for links to the homilies and events
..... World Youth Day Madrid 2011
Please read the pilgrims' blog on the Westminster diocese website http://www.rcdow.org.uk/wyd/blog/
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2011 SEE LINK..Holy Innocents' prepares for Holy Week
THE SERVICES OVER THE MOST SPECIAL WEEKEND OF EASTER
ARE REPORTED ON,
INCLUDING PHOTOS ON THE PDF LINKS BELOW.
MAUNDY THURSDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, WALK OF WITNESS,
EASTER VIGIL & EASTER MONDAY PRAYER WALK
See link...Easter Triduum, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday & Walk of Witness
See Link... The Easter Triduum Vigil of Vigils, Father Victor's Homily & New Catholics
See link..Easter Sunday Churches Together Prayers at Sunrise
See link....Easter Monday Churches Together Prayer Walk
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PEOPLE SHOULDN'T BE BOUGHT & SOLD
BROMLEY & ORPINGTON AGAINST TRAFFIKING
Did you know that there are more people in slavery in the world today than at any other
time in history?
Did you know many of the products we buy are made or grown using slave labour?
Did you know that people are trafficked into our community and are forced into slavery?
They are forced to work, in farms, as domestic servants, forced into the sex industry, forced
to commit crime and forced into marriage.
Do you want to help fight against slavery?
Bromley and Orpington Against Traffiking have started a group that aims to raise
awareness and fight against human traffiking and slavery.
See link:
Bromley & Orpington Against traffiking
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Jean Treloar receives the Bene Merenti Medal for 50yrs of service to the Church
On Sunday 7th March 2010
Jean Treloar was presented with the Bene Merenti medal by Bishop Paul Hendricks at Holy Innocents' Church on Sunday, 7th March 2010.
Her service to the Church in Orpington and Farnborough has spanned many decades - she qualified as a catechist over fifty years ago and is still involved in co-ordinating the RCIA programme. She is the parish organist and has conducted the choir since 1975. She is also much involved in ecumenism.
Fr Paul Fennessy, parish priest of St Michael and All Angels, Farnborough, was also present to give Jean his congratulations and gratitude.
Music Adores & Praises, Music Inspires, Music gives Thanks and Music Celebrates.
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Roger Fane celebrates 25 years as an Altar Server at Holy Innocents'......
...scroll down for more.....
Friday 6th November saw Roger Fane celebrate his Siver Jubilee as an Altar server.
Canon John Macnamara and Father Barry Angus returned to Holy Innocents' to concelebrate
Mass.
A group of parishioners enjoyed a convivial evening after Mass with refreshments provided.
Congratulations to Roger.
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Bud Colburn 1917 - 2004
A beautiful sunny evening on Saturday September 4th saw a 5pm Thanksgiving Mass to celebrate the life of the late Bud Colburn at St. Katherine's Church, Knockholt. Bud had been responsible with the Vicar of St.Katherine's for the introduction of Catholic Masses in the Anglican parish church and Canon John Watts commented aptly on Bud's involvement to a packed congregation. Many Holy Innocents' parishioners attended, as well as Bud's friends and relatives from many miles around. He will be missed by many of us. (AJ)
Priests at Holy Innocents since 1893
Read the informative Origin of Our Parish. You may well be surprised by the Canadian connection. Or look at the names of those priests that have served the parish of Holy Innocents since 1893 - and let the names bring back those memories! If you have information or photos on Holy Innocents' priests please contact the Editor.
Photo Appeal
Photos of Priests: Please can you help? We are planning to publish a feature detailing all the priests who have served at Holy Innocents. Do you have any photos of them which we can borrow for a few days? Please contact the Editor.
Photos of the Sick: Do you have photos of anyone named on the Parish sicklist? We would like to help parishioners identify those for whom we pray. Please contact the Editor.