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Thank you for your offering last week of £1370.17. Mass attendances were 708. |
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Sunday 11/1/15 |
The Baptism of The Lord
6pm Saturday People of the Parish
9.15am Terry Halpin RIP (Sheila & Austin Barradell)
11.00am Cathleen Benson RIP (Benson Family)
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Monday 12/1/15
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Feria
10.30am Requiem Mass for Nicolina Fabbricatore (Please note change of time)
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Tuesday 13/1/15 |
Feria
9.30am Sylvia Greany RIP (Stephen Foreman)
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Wednesday 14/1/15 |
Feria
9.30am Betty Said RIP
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Thursday 15/1/15 |
Feria
9.30am Frank Dawson RIP (Eileen Dawson)
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Friday 16/1/15 |
Feria
9.30am Welfare of Sr. Maureen Fay (M Kelly)
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Saturday 17/1/15 |
6pm (Vigil Mass)
Mrs Dora Price RIP (Graham Price)
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Sunday 18/1/15 |
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
9.15am People of the Parish
11.00am Welfare of Margaret Walsh (Benson Family)
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Confessions heard Saturday 5.00pm-5.45pm or by appointment.
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Looking Through the Lens of the Gospel
Mark 1:7-11
John gives an example of humility as a person confident in his own role but not seeking to claim to be more than he is. He is able to acknowledge that Jesus is greater. There is a freedom in being able to acknowledge the gifts of others without losing a sense of one’s own giftedness. Recall times when you were able to do this.
The baptism of Jesus was an extraordinary religious experience for him. Something happened that was a major step forward for Jesus in coming to know that he was the beloved Son of God. We all have events in our lives that are milestones along the road of discovering who we are. What have been these milestones for you?
‘You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.’ Bring to mind memories of experiences in which you knew you were the beloved (of God or of another person) and that the one who loved you was well pleased. Bring these experiences to mind with gratitude, knowing that the only proper response to love received is thankfulness. Perhaps you have also given that experience to another.
Let the symbols in the story speak to you: (a) the heavens torn apart; (b) the Spirit coming down; (c) a voice speaking from heaven.
All suggest that barriers between God and us are no more and God is reaching out to us. When have you had that experience of the closeness of God: perhaps watching a sunset, hearing bird-song, or in prayer?
...Being baptised is never a solitary act of “me”, but is always necessarily a being united with all the others, a being in unity and solidarity with the whole body of Christ, with the whole community of his brothers and sisters. This fact that baptism inserts me into community breaks my isolation. We must remain aware of this in our being Christian.’ (Lectio Divina of Pope Benedict XVI on Baptism, Basilica of St John Lateran, 11 June 2012).
Confirmation 2015
The next meeting will take place this Sunday 11th January at 7.00-8.30pm, in the Social Centre.
First Holy Communion 2015
The first meeting will take place on Saturday 17th January at 4.30pm-5.45pm, in the Social Centre. Parents of all the children that expressed an interest for their child to receive their First Communion this year, have been sent further details by email.
Reminders - Church Cleaning!
Saturday 17th January: Scouts
Saturday 24th January: Guides
Second Collection
Will be taken next weekend for the Maintenance Fund.
Social Centre
The Social Centre will be open after Mass on Saturday 17th January for a drink or two! Hope to see you there! TC
White Flower Appeal – support the Glasgow Midwives
A retiring collection will be after all three Masses this weekend for the White Flower Appeal.
On Wednesday 17th December, news was received of the Supreme Court’s verdict in the case of senior midwives, Mary Doogan and Connie Wood, who have been fighting to defend their right of conscientious objection to abortion.
The court has rejected the request by Mary and Connie to uphold their legal right to exercise their conscientious objection. For the past twenty years and more, they have worked as midwifery sisters without involvement in abortions, despite the hospital authorities insisting that a late abortion service be provided on the same ward where mothers give birth.
This devastating ruling will not only have an adverse impact on Connie and Mary. Other midwives will be affected as well as nurses, hospital doctors and even GPs.
The midwives’ legal battle over the past 3 years has cost SPUC £406,000. These costs have been met by generous contributions from people like you. Money raised at this year’s appeal will help SPUC pay any costs awarded against Connie and Mary by the court. The cost of this is still undecided, and apart from helping shoulder this burden, your donation will help fund the future task of seeking to redress this ruling.
Please join the Prayers for Babies campaign today by signing a card and handing it in with your donation after Mass. In the light of the Supreme Court decision on Connie and Mary your prayers have never been more important. Many thanks for your support.
Traidcraft stall mini-sale
Will be held next weekend, reduced items and favourites. Please continue your generous support in 2015.
Bishop Challoner Catholic Independent School
Open Mornings for entry in September 2015 are being held on Tuesday 27th January and Wednesday 25th February. More details on poster in porch.
Would you like to volunteer with CAFOD
CAFOD, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development are looking for volunteers in this area. They are especially looking for volunteers who could give talks at Mass, encourage others to campaign or speak to children and young people about CAFOD’s work. Training will be provided, beginning with an induction workshop on Saturday 24 January 2015.
Please contact CAFOD Southwark on 020 8466 9901 or southwark@cafod.org.uk for more details and application form.
Jimmy Cricket Laughter Show
Taking place on Saturday 14th February at Our Lady of Crays Church. Please support if you can. All proceeds to SPUC. Details on poster in porch.
Dad and Me
A Dad and Me session will be held in the social on Saturday 17th Jan from 10-11.30am. Join the playgroup for dads and children aged 0-7 years, for toys, crafts and bacon sandwiches! Volunteers needed to help in kitchen (coffee/sandwiches) during playgroup, please contact Sean Cadogan at dad.me@stjamespettswood.org
Saturday 7th February
The St James’ Justice and Peace Group invites you to a charity Quiz Night to raise funds for "Zambuko House", the Jesuit Missions project in Zimbabwe. This is a family event with a high quality fish and chip supper from Village Fish & Chips in Petts Wood. Tickets will be available from 25th January priced at £10 for adults, £25 family (2 adults, 2 children up to 14 years), £5 for extra children. The event will be run by a volunteer outside quiz master, starting at 7pm and finishing by 10pm. Ticket enquiries to: Mary O’Mahony and Roger Wright.
The Monday Club
The Monday Club will be back on Monday 19th January at 1.30pm. All parishioners welcome.
CWL – New Year Party
The CWL would like to invite all ladies of the parish to their annual New Year Party at 8pm on the 26th January in the parish Social Centre. The evening will include a light supper.