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Thank you for your offering last week of £1229.11, and of £362.49 for the Catholic Youth Service. |
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Sunday 30/11/14 |
First Sunday of Advent
6pm Saturday Derek Williams RIP (The Salter family)
9.15am People of the Parish
11.00am Mrs Aljo Pullan & Mr C L Paul RIP – 2nd Anniversary (R Paul & Mrs N Roy)
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Monday 1/12/14
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Feria 9.30am Betty Said RIP (Barradell Family) |
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Tuesday 2/12/14 |
Feria
9.30am Deceased Relatives & Friends (David & Teresa West) |
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Wednesday 3/12/14 |
Saint Francis Xavier, Priest, Memorial
9.30am Holy Souls ( T Forde) |
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Thursday 4/12/14 |
Feria/St John Damascene
9.30am Mrs Sinead Benson RIP (Wharton Family)
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Friday 5/12/14 |
Feria
9.30am Marie & Peter Hapgood RIP (Mr & Mrs A Hapgood)
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Saturday 6/12/14 |
6pm (Vigil Mass)
Thomas Londra RIP (Peter O’Sullivan)
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Sunday 7/12/14 |
Second Sunday Of Advent
9.15am People of the parish
11.00am Widows of KSC
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Seeing Your Life Through the Lens of the Gospel
Mark 13:33-37
The coming of the Lord is not just the moment of death, but any moment of grace. Recall unexpected graces – good things that happened when they were not anticipated.
Perhaps some of these were moments when you were particularly alert and aware of what was going on in you and around you and this enabled you to be open to the moment of grace. Recall the contrast with moments when that alertness and awareness were not present.
The servants were given charge of the household ‘each with their own job’. Identify with the servants as people given a responsibility within the household of God’s people. What has it been like for you when you have been shown trust in this way by another person? What is it like for you to see yourself trusted in this way by God?
Jesus says that what he is saying to his disciples he is saying to all. Have there been times when you have been a messenger of hope to others, encouraging them to wait for a moment of grace. Who have been the ones to encourage you?
...In 1744, Charles Wesley (the younger brother of Methodist founder, John Wesley) published Hymns for the Nativity of Our Lord. Out of eighteen hymns featured in the collection, one in particular is still closely associated with the Advent season: ‘Come thou long expected Jesus’. Its first verse is a fitting clarion call on this first Sunday of Advent as we wait in expectant longing to celebrate Christ’s birth at Christmas: ‘Come Thou long expected Jesus, born to set Thy people free; from our fears and sins release us; let us find our rest in Thee.’
Baptisms
Confirmation 2015
Candidates will meet again in the church hall this Sunday 30th November, 7.00-8.30pm.
Parish Census – 2014 (‘Mass Attenders Register’)
This will take place during Advent. Forms are available at the back of the church from the Welcomers. Please complete the form (one per family) and leave in the box at the back of the Church. Not to be confused with the Parish Register.
Curry Night update
Many Thanks to all who attended and contributed to making the Parish Curry night on Saturday 15th such an enjoyable and successful event. £430 was raised for the Parish. Special thanks to the talented musicians from ‘The Iron Mountain’.
Traidcraft Stall
Thank you for your generous support. Sales last weekend were £390.53. J&P
St James’ RC Primary School – SIF Forms
To ensure that the deadline for application is met, please ensure that all Supplementary Information Form (SIFs) are handed into Parish Office by 12th December.
Petts Wood Churches Together – Carol Singing
Will take place in Station Square (by the Christmas Tree) on Wednesday 17th December at 6.00pm, followed by mince pies in the Methodist Church (opp. Shell Garage). All are welcome.
Parish Diaries for 2015 & Advent Publications
These are all now available at the back of the Church.
Light up a Life Remembrance Service – St Christopher’s Bromley
This year’s service will be held this Sunday 30th November from 4.00pm-4.45pm, in the grounds of the hospice at Caritas House, Tregony Road, Orpington, BR6 9XA.
Rainbows
As no volunteers have come forward the last Rainbow meeting will take place on the 4th December with their last Parade Mass taking place on the 14 December.
Teach Us To Pray
Experience and explore the spiritual riches of the diocese – 6th December at St George’s Cathedral – More details in porch.
Social Centre
The parish social centre will be open after the 6pm Mass on the 13th December. Please pop in for a chat, mince pie and a drink or two! If enough of us show up we might arrange to open more frequently on Saturdays! TC
The Christmas Mini Market this year will be held on Sunday 14th December after both Masses.
This will include:
a raffle of new toys and other items
a sale of cakes and other Christmas foods
a sale of repository goods; Christmas cards; and other items
a sale of good as new items
Father Christmas will be on the stage for little ones to see and talk to!
If you would like to help, please will you donate:
New toys for the raffle
Christmas food e.g. boxes of chocolates; tins of biscuits; Christmas puddings and cakes
Good as new items (but not clothes please) for the good as new sale
Please will you kindly provide your donations no later than Monday 8th December.
All proceeds are for Parish funds so please come along and support your parish and please take a flyer! Thank you
First Holy Communion in 2015
If you are a member of the parish and would like for your child to apply to take part in our parish programme for First Holy Communion, please cut out this box and complete the information requested below. Please then return the full slip to the Presbytery (283 Crescent Drive) by Monday 1st December.
Please note candidates must be in Year 3 or above.
(Please Print)
Child’s Name............................................................
Date of Birth.............................................................
Parent’s Name..........................................................
Email Address..........................................................