Thirtieth Week of ordinary time
Holy Hour for the Dignity of the Human Person
During the November Plenary Assembly of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, the Bishops will gather for a Holy Hour to pray for the promotion of the dignity of the human person and the culture of life in England and Wales. This comes in response to the assisted suicide legislation currently before the UK Parliament. The Bishops’ Holy Hour will commence at 5.30pm on Wednesday 13 November 2024. Parishes, religious houses, and other institutions within this archdiocese, as well as those in other dioceses across England and Wales, are invited to arrange Holy Hours at the same time, so as to be united with the Bishops in a powerful moment of prayer, that the intrinsic dignity of every person be respected.
A reminder that the following link provides access to updated resources which lay out the Catholic position on assisted suicide, and what parishioners and members of our communities can do to stop its legalisation: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide/
NOVEMBER CEMETERY VISITS.
St Paulinus Cemetery (Crayford) Sun. 3rd Nov. @ 12:30pm
Kemnal Park Cemetery (Sidcup?) Sun. 3rd Nov. @ 2:00pm
Hillview Cem. (Welling) Sat. 9th Nov. @ 12noon to 3:00pm
Sidcup Cemetery (Blackfen) Sun. 10th November @1pm
Bexleyheath Cem. (Bex. Hth. SJV) Sun. 10th Nov. @ 2:30pm
Brook Street Cemetery November 10 at 3 pm
Watling St Cem. (Dartford) Sun. 10th Nov. @ 1:30pm
UNION OF CATHOLIC MOTHERS (UCM).
The next Union of Catholic mothers meetings will take place on Saturday 23rd November at 11.30am in the hall. If you are interested in joining our group or returning to it, please come along.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION 2025.
Application forms can be collected from the porch after Mass and need to be handed to Fr. Innocent.
First Holy Communion and Confirmation applications need to be submitted by the 17th November 2024.
There will be a parents meeting for First Holy Communion parents on Wednesday 20th November in the hall. The date for the confirmation parents meeting will be confirmed soon.
THURSDAY LUNCH CLUB.
Next meeting: Thursday 7th November at 12.00 noon in the hall.
HOLY SOULS
Envelopes are available in the porch for you to put a list of deceased relatives and friends who you would like to be prayed for during November. Completed envelopes can be placed in the black Holy Souls box.
FOOD BANK.
Donations can be made in the crate in the Church Porch and they are taken to the Bexley Food Bank on a Monday morning.
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PARISH CENSUS & STEWARDSHIP DRIVE.
The parish census is still live and forms are available in the porch which can be completed at home and returned as soon as possible. One form per household. Please see Fr. Innocent for any further information.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST.
Calling all former Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist to assist the parish with Eucharistic duties both at mass and for the sick and housebound.
Please speak to Fr. Innocent to re-join the team.
COUNTERS NEEDED.
We are looking to recruit more counters to the parish team to help count the weekly cash donations. Previous cash handling experience is desired but not necessary as our current team are excellent trainers. If you are interested or would like more information, please see Hugh Willan or contact the parish office.
DEATHS
Please pray for the souls of:
· Luke Eamon Mulvihill who died on the 12th September aged 87.
· Elizabeth Carter who died recently.
· Thelma Wilkes who passed away peacefully in hospital recently.
· Jacinta Townsend who’s funeral will be on the 21st November.
May they rest in peace.
THIRTIETH week of ordinary time 2024
Saturday 26th October (G) Feria
10.00 a.m. The People of the Parish
THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME B
6 p.m. Daily Rosary
6.30 p.m. Pat Hudson RIP
Sunday 27th October (G)
8.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
9.00 a.m. Thressiamma Chacko RIP
10.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
11.00 a.m. Wilhelmina McCahey RIP
Monday 28th October (R) Ss Simon & Jude
No Public Mass Today
Tuesday 29th October (G) Feria
10.00 a.m. The Immaculate Heart of Mary
Wednesday 30th October (G) Feria
10.00 a.m. Alice Coyle RIP
Thursday 31st October (G) Feria
10.00 a.m. Priests & Vocations to the Priesthood
Friday 1st November (W) All Saints
10.00 a.m. Clara D’Souza RIP
8.00 p.m. Emily & Harry Yeates RIP
Saturday 2nd November (P/B) All Souls
10.00 a.m. Holy Souls
THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME B
6 p.m. Daily Rosary
6.30 p.m. Brendan Casey RIP
Sunday 3rd November (G)
8.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
9.00 a.m. Fran Olaj RIP
10.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
11.00 a.m. The People of the Parish