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Thank you for your offering last week of £1301.07. Mass attendances 675. |
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Sunday 19/4/15 |
Third Sunday of Easter
6pm Saturday Mary Webb RIP
9.15am Deceased Members of the Kelly Family (M T Kelly)
11.00am People of the Parish
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Monday 20/4/15
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Feria
9.30am Peter Keen RIP (Troy Family)
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Tuesday 21/4/15 |
St. Anselm, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
9.30am Eileen O’Shea RIP Anniversary (E Gibson)
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Wednesday 22/4/15 |
Feria
9.30am Anita Bath 50th Birthday
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Thursday 23/4/15 |
St. George, Martyr, Patron of England
9.30pm Private Intention
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Friday 24/4/15 |
Feria
9.30am James & Mary O’Connor
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Saturday 25/4/15 |
6pm Vigil Mass
Caroline Price (Knights of St. Columba)
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Sunday 26/4/15 |
Fourth Sunday of Easter
9.15am Nuala Kelly RIP (Margaret Kelly)
11.00am People of the Parish
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Confessions heard Saturday 5.00pm-5.45pm or by appointment. |
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Fr Tom writes.....
As you already know I will be retiring as your parish priest this weekend.
I spotted very early on what a great community you are and it has been a joy to get to know you all. What I have found here is a wonderfully active and involved community and many people who regularly contribute to the wellbeing of this parish. I sincerely thank you all for all that you have done and are doing.
However what I underestimated at the start was just how busy and wide-ranging my role and responsibilities here would be. In particular, the extensive and overlapping property refurbishment, tenancy issues, Deanery involvement, School Governorship, Ecumenical relations and ever so many other matters have been very complex and draining to deal with. The simple truth is that, at my age, I simply haven’t been able to find the necessary energy to contribute, as fully as I would like to, and, as is needed here.
I have fully discussed my plans to retire with both Archbishop Peter and Bishop Pat. The Archbishop has accepted my retirement and understands my reasons. And so we have agreed that Sunday 19th April will be my last here as Parish Priest of St James the Great, Petts Wood.
I will be retiring to Ireland and will be living near to my family. I am fortunate in that I have a very supportive family and use of a house on my brother’s property. After a period of rest I hope to be able to contribute as supply priest to local parishes there and certainly here in this Diocese too.
There will be a social event in the parish hall after the 11.00am Mass today and you are all invited to come along.
Your new parish priest will be Fr. David Camilleri who has served in several parishes in the Diocese. He has recently returned from a Sabbatical in Rome and will take up residence here towards the end of April. Fr. Barry Hughes, who has been a constant help and support will be on hand during the handover period.
I would like to state that you all made me feel very welcome, and please be assured that nothing more could have been done by anyone here. This is a very busy, dynamic parish and time has, quite simply, caught up with me!
I will keep you all in my prayers and again, many thanks for everything.
P.S. If you wish to contact me, my details are available via the Parish Office.
Second Collection
Will be held this weekend for St George’s Cathedral. Next weekend the second collection with be for Ecclesiastical Education
Baptism Classes
Will take place on Monday 20th April at 8.15pm for those that have been invited.
Reminders - Church Cleaning!
Saturday 25th April: CWL
Saturday 2nd May: Year 6 Parents
First Holy Communion 2015
Upcoming Sessions 4.30pm-5.45pm
Saturday 18th April: Children only
Saturday 25th April: Children only
Confirmation 2015
Our confirmation candidates are visiting Westminster Cathedral this Saturday 18th April. The next meeting here at the church will be on Sunday 26th April 7.00pm – 8.30pm.
St George’s Cockney Social Evening – Amendment to earlier notice
The Knights of St. Columba are holding a social evening on Saturday 25th April in the Social Centre in aid of the church development fund. Tickets cost £20 per family or £8 each. A Ploughman’s will be served. Tickets on sale after Mass this weekend.
Charity Cycle Ride
Flavio Iorio will be taking part in a 25 mile charity cycle ride from Hastings Old Town to Pevensey Castle on Sunday 26th April. This is in aid of Hastings Lifeboat, St Michael’s Hospice and Knights of St. Columba. If you would like to sponsor him you will find his sponsorship form in the church porch.
Mass in Celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage
If you are celebrating your 1st, 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th+ wedding anniversary this year, and would like to attend the Mass in St George’s Cathedral on Saturday 21st June (afternoon), please fill in your details on the form on the table at the back of the church.
Traidcraft Stall
Will be held next weekend. Please browse our range, favourites and some new items. Suggestions always welcome.
Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The Southwark Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes will be take place on 21st – 28th August 2015. Cost will be £770 by air and £705 by train. If you are interested please contact Canon Edward Perara Tel: 020 8399 9500. More details are available from Poster in Church Porch
Common Objections to Catholicism
A series of talks addressing popular objection to and misconceptions about the Catholic faith, and how to answer them are being held at the Amigo Hall, St George’s Cathedral, London SE1 7HR. More details regarding the times, dates and subject matter are available on the poster in the Church Porch.
Find out more about CAFOD and how you can help
Would you like to learn more about the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development? Come to our Understanding CAFOD workshop Saturday 25th April, 11:30am – 3:30pm at St Stephen’s Catholic Church, Welling DA16 3QL. You will find out about CAFOD’s basis in scripture and Catholic social teaching, how we work overseas and choose our partners and how you can help by volunteering here in your own community. For more information or to book a place please contact CAFOD Southwark on 020 8466 9901 or southwark@cafod.org.uk
Foodbank
Just a reminder that there is a box at the back of the church for any donations to the foodbank. This is for anyone who might want to contribute more regularly. The items are collected weekly
Plant sale
(Flowers and veg) in aid of Zambuko House on 6th & 7th June. If you are tidying the garden and have any unwanted plants please do not discard but find them a new home at the sale. Gardening enthusiasts please pot on any excess seedlings and cuttings. Thank you. J&P Group
Computers
If you have any Windows 7 computers not being used and would like to donate them to a worthwhile charity could you please contact Frank Simons at parish.office@stjamespettswood.org or 01689 827100. Thank you.