The gospel today is the story of Jesus’ Transfiguration. He invited his three closest associates (Peter, James and John) to go with him up Mount Tabor, and allowed them to witness his ecstatic experience.
Jesus is now perceived as the perfect fulfilment of Judaism- the Law (Moses) and the Prophets (Elijah). It is the “hinge” moment when he sets his face toward Jerusalem and certain death.
This event is called a theophany – a moment of God’s revelation of himself – the Father discloses Jesus as his Beloved Son and the disciples are to “listen” to him.
So must we.
Transfiguration
A moment of blinding perception-
It would be good to stay there,
But clutch it, and it’s gone.
They come unheralded,
Those moments of dazzling clarity,
And leave us as suddenly.
As well try catch the kingfisher.
Darting though stillness.
Be thankful for its jewelled beauty,
And keep awake, alert. A poem by Ann Lewin
Today we welcome (Sat 3.45pm), through Holy Baptism, Edward Allan Proud, (2 weeks) his parents Christopher and Maricela and his godparents Maricela and Daniel; and (Sat 4.30pm) twins Sophia and Alexander Clarke (5 mths), their parents John and Jennifer, and godparents Sharon and Alasdair and Julius and Georgina.
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Notices and Items of interest |
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Sunday 28/2/10 |
Taize service at 5pm –informal rehearsal and setting up at 4pm. A lovely meditation for the second Sunday of Lent – (no Stations today.) Also please take sheet about water conservation (Lent Rule Week 2) Parents Registration – Church Schools Parents are reminded that they must now register each Sunday after Mass with the monitor in the porch as explained at the parents meetings.
CAFOD Family Fast Day – 2nd collection today. |
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Monday 1/3/10
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Confirmation prep – 7pm.
Evangelium – 8.30pm (The Trinity) |
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Tuesday 2/3/10
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Mass at 7.15pm
Petts Wood Festival Chorus – 8pm. |
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Wednesday 3/3/10
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Mass (here 9.30am as usual) with St James School.
(Pat Langridge RIP.) Pat was known to many of you through the crossing and also Brownies and Guides. All welcome to coffee after Mass. |
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Thursday 4/3/10 |
Pastoral and Advisory Team (PAT) –presbytery 7.45pm |
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Friday 5/3/10 |
Women’s World Day of Prayer- 2pm. I do encourage all the ladies of the parish who are available to attend this service. It will end in time for school collection! (There will be a follow up meeting in the meeting room on Friday 19th March at 10.30am.) |
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Sunday 7/3/10 |
Choir for Holy Week and Easter – practices from today on Sundays 3.15pm – 4.45pm NB change of time and day. All singers please – we only have four weeks.
Stations of the Cross – 5pm |
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Tuesday 9/3/10 |
Justice and Peace Group 8pm- Let’s have a really good turnout to discuss a whole range of issues e.g. You Touch Africa (Fr. Arbo’s charity) |
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Thursday 11/3/10 |
Mission and Planning Team (MaP)- 7.45pm |
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Saturday 13/3/10 |
Concert at St George’s Bickley – 8pm. The Sine Nomine Singers will be performing Bach’s great Mass in B Minor in aid of the Haiti Appeal. This choir is excellent and this event is not to be missed! In addition, it will be a chance to greet Fr. Owen, (Vicar) who moved to St George’s from Petts Wood at the end of last year (details in porch). |
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Saturday 20/3/10 |
KSC Family race night. St James Social Centre first race 7pm. Tickets from Peter Benson or Frank Simon. Full details on parish website . |
Stations of the Cross will be on Sundays March 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th at 5.00pm
Passover Supper Celebration. On Monday 22nd March at 7.30 pm there is an opportunity to be taken through the ritual ceremonies of the Jewish Passover Meal. We will be guided as we take part in a supper of symbolic food (not a main meal). We expect to finish at 9.00 pm approx. No charge - but a collection will be taken to cover expenses.
All are welcome, including families, but places are limited, so please reserve your place(s) on the sign-up sheet (available in the church lobby). Flyers are available in the porch. Any queries to Chris or Doreen Hairs.
“Dear Friends, do not give way but remain faithful in the Lord.....you are my joy and my crown.” (St Paul in today’s second reading.)
Every blessing. Fr. Bryan
Mass attendances last week were 668.
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Mass Intentions for Sunday 28th February 2010 Second Sunday of Lent |
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Sunday |
6pm |
Michael Cassidy RIP (M Kelly) |
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10am |
People of the Parish |
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11.30am |
Andy& Mita d’Souza RIP (L Da Cunha) |
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Monday St David |
9.30am |
Kay & Ned Fitzgerald RIP (Ned) |
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Tuesday Feria |
9.30am |
Anthony R Bird RIP (Mrs D Paris) |
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7.15pm |
Kasia Wolska RIP (J & A Arnold) |
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Wednesday |
9.30am |
Pat Langridge RIP (Sheila Simon) |
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Thursday Feria |
9.30am |
The Family of Rosa Archer WELF (Clare MacFadyen) |
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Friday Feria |
9.30am |
Secondina Rabbini RIP (Lisa Rusmini) |
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Mass Intentions for Sunday 7th March 2010; Third Sunday of Lent |
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Sunday |
6pm |
Breda Mary Fitzgerald (Monica Kelly) |
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10am |
The O’Connor family RIP (Ned) |
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11.30am |
People of the Parish |
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Morning Prayer:- Monday - Friday at 9.10am |
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Weekday Masses:- Monday- Friday at 9.30am and Tuesday 7.15pm |
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Confessions are heard:- Saturday at 5.30-6pm and Monday at 10-10.30am |
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Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:- Mondays at 10-10.30am |
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Don’t forget to visit our parish website: www. stjamespettswood.org |