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.
The Monday Club runs from 1.30–4.30pm. Join it for friendship, laughter, crafts, exercise (table tennis, curling etc.) and board games. All welcome.
Tuesdays
Firm Believers is our Inter-Church 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. Class resumes on Tuesday 8th January with professional trainer Jo Gallier. More details here. Fridays
The Parent Toddler group meets from 1.30-3.00pm in the Community Centre.
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Friday 1st February
Eucharistic Adoration - First Friday of each month
A time of silent meditation in an evocative atmosphere created by soft background music and candles, will take place from 7.30-9.00pm. All are welcome for all or part of this time of Adoration ending with Benediction.
Saturday 2nd February
Youth Group
The next session will be from 12-2.30pm.
First Holy Communion 2019
The fourth preparation session will be from 4.30-5.45pm.
Sunday 3rd February
Week of Accompanied Prayer (10-16th March)
There will be a Taster Session from 3.00-4.00pm at Christ Church URC, 25 Tudor Way, Petts Wood, BR5 1LH. Come and find out more about this mini retreat in Daily Life when some of the Prayer Companions will lead us in different ways to pray.
During the week itself the Prayer Companions will gently encourage each participant to focus on growing in closer relationship to God through personal prayer.
Flyers are available at the back of church and these provide additional information.
Monday 4th February
Confirmation 2019
The fifth preparation session will be from 7.00-8.30pm.
Tuesday 5th February
Readers’ Meeting
At 8.00pm in the church, there will be a meeting for all existing Readers and anyone interested in becoming a Reader.
Saturday 9th February
Film Club Night
The highly acclaimed Shadowlands, a 1993 British biographical drama, will be shown at 7.30pm. It focuses on the relationship between CS Lewis and American poet, Joy Davidman, her death from cancer, and how this challenged Lewis’s Christian faith.
The film runs for 2 hours 11 minutes. The bar will be open beforehand and as always a warm welcome awaits.
Sunday 10th February
This weekend we welcome, through Holy Baptism, Charlie Harrington and his parents Geoff and Louise; also Keela Marcovich and her parents Thomas and Sarah.
Friday to Sunday 15-17th February
Vocations Weekend for young women
Theme: Follow your Heart - Discernment and Vocation
The weekend (in Liverpool) is being organised by the sisters, Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ). There is nothing quite like religious life – it’s an extraordinary adventure into a deep relationship with God. If you are wondering if God is calling you to religious life and would like to find out more why not come along? You are welcome to stay for the weekend or just come along on Saturday for the day. There will be opportunity for prayer, reflection and input, chance to ask questions and to meet others who are also wondering where God is calling them. For more information contact Sr Lynne FCJ at lynnefcj@hotmail.com or visit our website www.fcjsisters.org.
Saturday 16th February
CAFOD asks us to lend Our Voices to help our global family
Do you enjoy inspiring people by giving talks and presentations or would you like to learn? Are you free two weekends a year to inspire others with stories of CAFOD’s work with people facing poverty and injustice? How about joining our team of CAFOD volunteer speakers across Southwark Archdiocese? Your passion and skills will bring CAFOD’s work to life and get more people involved in making the world a fairer place. For more information and to book on our next training day in Waterloo, please email southwark@cafod.org.uk or call 020 8466 9901.
Saturday 23rd February
Youth Group
The next session will be held from 12-2.30pm.
CWL Annual Quiz Night
This will take place at 8.00pm in St James' Community Centre. Doors open at 7.30pm. Drinks available from the bar. There will be a raffle. Tickets are £7 and include light refreshments. Profits from the evening will be donated to charity.
Monday 25th February
Confirmation 2019
The Sixth preparation session will take place from 7.00-8.30pm in the Community Centre.
Catholic Women's League
This month's CWL meeting will be held at 8.00pm in the Community Centre.
The meeting will be followed at 8.30pm by a talk about Woodcarving given by our Chairperson, Audrey. Anyone, men or women, interested in learning about woodcarving, perhaps as a new hobby, would be very welcome.
Wednesday 27 February
Justice and Peace Group
The Group will meet on at 7.45pm in the Community Centre. All parishioners are assured of a warm welcome.
Thursday 28th February
Easter Choir
After the success of the music at Christmas, we are asking for parishioners to come and join the choir to sing at the Easter services this year. Any parishioners are welcome to join us for these special services, but we do ask for commitment to the rehearsals as the music that we are singing is to enhance the liturgy over these special services. We will be rehearsing every Thursday until Easter, from 7:30-9.00pm in the church, and then every Thursday until the Triduum. We are really looking forward to seeing you there.