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Attendance last week was 851.
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Sunday 29/6/14 |
SS Peter and Paul, Apostles 6pm – People of the Parish 9.15am – Dorothy Robson 11am – Fausto Suzzara, RIP (Denise Suzzara Delf)
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Monday 30/6/14 |
Feria 9.30am – First Holy Communicants (CWL) |
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Tuesday 1/7/14 |
St Oliver Plunket, Bishop, Martyr 9.30am –
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Wednesday 2/7/14 |
Feria 9.30am –
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Thursday 3/7/14 |
St Thomas, apostle 9.30am – Elena Lams, RIP (Lams family)
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Friday 4/7/14 |
Feria 9.30am –
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Saturday 5/7/14 |
Feria 9.30am –
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Sunday 6/7/14 |
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 6pm – 9.15am – In Loving Memory of Joshua Canning (Birthday) (Canning family) 11am – Claire Draper, RIP (F and S Simon)
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Today we celebrate St. Peter and St. Paul – ‘twin foundation martyrs’ of the early church in Rome. This is why Rome is the centre of unity of the Catholic Church - both men executed (c. 65 AD?) in Rome for refusing to worship the emperor. St Peter symbolizes the internal life and structure of the church; St. Paul the outreach and mission of the church. Both of course are essential for the well-being of the church and, of course, the parish, which is the church gathered in a locality.
2nd collection today for ‘Peter’s Pence’ – helping the Holy See (Rome) in its works of mercy and charity. (Pope Francis is the 266th successor Simon Peter, the first Pope).
Last chance today to sign up for July 13th and /or 20th. Lists in back corridor. The buffet lunch on the 13th is only for those who have signed up. (We are catering for a specific number). (NB St. James School Choir and parents).
July 13th will be a very special day for this as, in the presence of our Archbishop, we thank God for the past 75 years, and pledge ourselves to continuing the work of the church in the years to come. We shall also receive the LiveSimply Award, which will be presented by Chris Bain (Chief Executive of CAFOD). Plus a few other things.......not a day to be missed, I would have thought!
July 20th our (now) annual Fun Run! (registration forms in porch) followed by our garden party / and the bring and share lunch in the garden. Should be great fun!
Fr Bryan.
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First Communion Children gather again today after the 11am Mass for their communion breakfast. Many thanks to those organising this, and to all the catechists who have worked so hard with the children over the past months. The first communion Masses were beautiful occasions, due in large part to the catechists - thank you!
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This evening (Sunday): Confirmation 2015 meeting (hall) - for young people and their parents in current school year 8 (i.e. who will be in year 9 or above in September). 7pm, ending approximately 7.45pm.
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Monday: Pondering the Word at 11am
Craft and games at 1.30pm
CWL meeting at 7.30pm (speaker from Bromley Carers).
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Tuesday: Meeting (8 - 9pm) for non-Catholics who are enquiring about the Catholic Church. We are forming a small group for Fr. Tom to take on in September (no obligation). So do come along (Catholic spouses also welcome.)
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Wednesday: Mass will be at 10.30am – regulars please note.
Choir practice (those who sing in the special Easter choir) – 8 - 9pm.
Baptism rehearsal: 8.15.pm.
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Thursday: Pastoral and Advisory Team (PAT) (Meeting Room, 7.45pm). We shall start to put up the St. James’ exhibition - a simple display (in church) of the life and significance of our patron saint, St. James the Great. This will be on display from July 6th to the 13th.
If you have any memorabilia of the parish please bring to the presbytery asap! We are hoping for a small exhibition celebrating the past 75 years (e.g. photos, documents, etc....) This week please.
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Friday: Mothers and Toddlers at 1.30pm.
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Saturday: Calling all hedge clippers!! Can we have a large team please (10am-11 am) to tidy up before the Archbishop’s visit? Please bring what you can - we do have a new electric cutter.
Church cleaners: Scouts and Guides please (10am- 11 am).
LiveSimply gardeners 9.30am.
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From Archbishop Peter:- Assisted Dying Bill - Please write to a member of the House of Lords. The Bill to legalise ‘assisted dying’ – meaning assisted suicide - will be debated in the House of Lords on 18th July 2014. There will be a free vote because it is not government legislation. If passed, this Bill would place vulnerable people at serious risk. Especially if you have direct experience of caring for a dying person, either as a family member or as a health or social care professional, please write before 18th July to a Peer to tell them your views. For more information, including details of how to write to a Peer, please visit: www.catholicchurch.org.uk/assisted-dying-bill IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO WRITE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND CERTAINLY BEFORE 18th JULY. Thank you for your assistance min this important ‘life’ issue. +Peter.
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Class of 63 Sacred Heart Hammersmith If you or anyone you know were in this group we would love to hear from you for a possible reunion. Please contact Carole (née Agius) on carole.appleford@gmail.com or 07962 171695
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Rose Medley known to many parishioners as the organist here in past years- has died peacefully aged 91 yrs. Her requiem will be at St. Mary’s , Chislehurst, next Thursday (3rd) at 10.30am, and I know some of you will wish to go. May she rest in peace.
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Mass Intentions Please get these in asap (brown envelopes in porch then pop in the safe on wall). And please make it clear as to whether your intention (if a person) is alive or not!
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Be kind to our planet We’ve won the parish LiveSimply award but mustn’t give up our promise to be more environmentally friendly. So the suggestions will continue in Briefly. No ideas from anyone in the parish have been received yet, so come on children try telling the adults what we have to do – please send suggestions to livesimply@stjamespettswood.org. This week’s suggestion: Avoid bottled water (when safe to do so). It takes 3 litres of water to produce 1 litre of bottled water. British tap water is excellent – and it’s fine to bottle your own!
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