Regular events during term time
Mondays
Pondering the Word in church from 11.00am to 12noon; all are welcome to this quiet reflective way of looking at the following week's Gospel.
Tuesdays
Firm Believers is our Interchurch fun-fitness class, from 7.00-7.45 pm. Suitable for all levels of fitness - go at your own pace. Wear any comfortable clothing and shoes. This is your chance to get fitter and slimmer. Relaxed atmosphere - come and give it a try for £5 a session (note change of fee). Stay on if you wish for tea, etc. and chat. More details here. Fridays
The Parent Toddler group meets from 1.30-3.00pm in the Community Centre.
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Saturday 2nd June
Diocesan Justice & Peace Commission
Spring Assembly 2018 entitled Laudato Si!
Responding to the call of Pope Francis, the Spring Assembly will be held at St Mary’s Church, 70 Wellesley Rd, Croydon CR0 2AR, from 10.30am to 4.00pm. It will be preceded by Mass at 10.00am celebrated by Bishop Lynch. The keynote speaker will be Ellen Teague. This is a free event, and everyone is most welcome to attend. Please bring a packed lunch, but tea and coffee will be provided. See the poster on our church entrance notice board.
Tuesday 29th May and Wednesday 6th June
Share the Journey
This year, the Holy Father urges us to reach out to our brothers and sisters who are forced to flee their homes. This new campaign is called Share the Journey. You can Share the Journey by joining us on a walk. This is not just any walk, this is a walk around the world. Schools, parishes, and local communities across England and Wales, including our own, will be walking to show solidarity with people on the move. Together, we are aiming for 24,900 miles – the distance around the whole world. CAFOD will use this shared journey to deliver a powerful message to world leaders, who meet in September 2018 to agree two global agreements on refugees and migration. On Tuesday 29th May we will walk from Bexley Old Village to Petts Wood (7 miles), and on Wednesday 6th June from Petts Wood to West Wickham Common (9 miles). For further details look on the noticeboard in the porch or email nick.babb@stjamespettswood.org.
Saturday 9th June
Film Club Night
This time we will be showing La Vie en Rose, a 2007 French biographical, musical film about the life of French singer, Édith Piaf. It received several accolades including two OSCARs, two BAFTAs, and a Golden Globe. Running time 140 minutes.
Whilst there will be no entrance charge to these events, there be an opportunity for attendees to make a donation at the door towards different causes which our Parish is supporting. [Donations from this event to the Foodbank amonted to £175.]
Sunday 10th June
Senior Citizens' Summer lunch
The SVP Senior Citizens' Summer lunch will be at 1.00pm. This was a very popular enjoyable and sociable event last year so keep this date free in your diary. Signup sheets will be available in the church entrance.
Monday 11th June
Garden Party and Fun Run Meeting
Please join the organisers in the Community Centre at 8.00pm to finalise details for the garden party and fun run. All welcome.
Wednesday 13th June
The Parish Pastoral Council
The next meeting of the PPC will take place at 7.30pm in the Community Centre. You may raise any relevant issue by emailing ppc@stjamespettswood.org or placing a note in the suggestion box in the church porch.
Friday 15th June
The Requiem Mass of Michael Ingrams will be held at 1.00pm.
Friday 15th June
3rd Petts Wood Family Quiz
Join this family quiz from 8pm onwards. It will be held in the St James’ Community Centre and is open to all members of the parish. Food can be purchased at the event and the bar will also be open. There will be a raffle throughout the evening which contributes to the funds raised. Tickets cost: £5 for an adult, £3 for a child (under 18) and £15 for a family. Tickets can be obtained by emailing Caroline, and will also be on sale after Parade Mass on Sunday 10th June.
All funds raised will be split equally between our two causes:
Joshua Towell is raising funds for his Humanitarian Aid Expedition to Borneo. This Summer, Ravens Wood School will be returning to the village of ‘SK Laksian’, where they will construct a fresh water supply system for the village and the local school community.
This Summer, Matt Delamain will be going to Kenya with his Explorer group. Whilst out there, he will be working with a charity called “Harambee for Kenya”. This charity takes in young boys who are homeless off the street and gives them a better life including an education and friendships.
Saturday 16th June
Mass in celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage at St George’s Cathedral, for those who are celebrating their 1st, 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th or 60th+ wedding anniversaries. It is now too loate to apply for an invitation.
Sunday 17th June
This weekend we welcome, through Holy Baptism, Orlaith Cleave and her parents Ben & Niamh; Mia Cholewa and her parents Marcin & Anna; and Grace D’Cruz and her parents Neal & Caroline.
Tuesday 19th June
The Requiem Mass for Barbara Bridle will be held at 11.00am. There will be no Mass at 9.30am.
Thursday 21st June
Parish Annual General Meeting
This year’s AGM is scheduled to be held at 8.00pm in the Community Centre. The meeting will include information about, and from, the PPC and parish groups and activities. The Parish Groups are invited to prepare a presentation giving us an overview of the year and their aims for the next. All parishioners are very welcome to attend so please put this date in your diary now. We will let you know more in the coming weeks.
Saturday 23rd June
Dad and Me
The next meeting of Dad and Me will be held in the Community Centre at 10.00-11.30am.
Tuesday 26th June
CWL monthly meeting
The June meeting will be held at 8.00pm in the Community Centre. Please note the change of day. At 8.30pm, Chris will advise on 'Keeping Safe at Home' in view of the recent spate of burglaries and car thefts. Members of the Parish are very welcome to join the meeting for this.
Wednesday 27th June
The Justice and Peace Group will meet at 7.45pm in the Parish Office meeting room (281A Crescent Drive). All parishioners are assured of a warm welcome.
Saturday 30th June
St James’ Youth Group
The next Junior Youth Group will be held in the Community Centre from noon to 2.00pm. £1.50 per session and this includes lunch.