Saturday 11th April - Sunday 19th April 2026
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SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER – CYCLE A
Divine Mercy Sunday 12th APRIL 2026
COMPENDIUM OF THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH (Part 18)
“And in Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord”
81. What is the meaning of the name “Jesus”? 430-435 & 452
Given by the angel at the time of the Annunciation, the name “Jesus” means “God saves”. The name expresses his identity and his mission “because he will save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). Peter proclaimed that “there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we can be saved” (Acts 4:12).
82. Why is Jesus called “Christ”? 436-440 & 453
“Christ” in Greek, “Messiah” in Hebrew, means the “anointed one”. Jesus is the Christ because he is consecrated by God and anointed by the Holy Spirit for his redeeming mission. He is the Messiah awaited by Israel, sent into the world by the Father. Jesus accepted the title of Messiah but he made the meaning of the term clear: “come down from heaven” (John 3:13), crucified and then risen, he is the Suffering Servant “who gives his life as a ransom for the many” (Matthew 20:28). From the name Christ comes our name of Christian.
83. In what sense is Jesus the Only Begotten Son of God? 441-445 & 454
Jesus is the Son of God in a unique and perfect way. At the time of his Baptism and his Transfiguration, the voice of the Father designated Jesus as his “beloved Son”. In presenting himself as the Son who
“knows the Father” (Matthew 11:27), Jesus affirmed
his singular and eternal relationship with God his Father. He is “the Only Begotten Son of God” (1 John 4:9), the second Person of the Blessed Trinity. He is the central figure of apostolic preaching. The apostles saw “his glory as of the Only Begotten of the Father” (John 1:14).
84. What is the meaning of the title “Lord”? 446-451 & 455
In the Bible this title regularly designates God as Sovereign. Jesus ascribed this title to himself and revealed his divine sovereignty by his power over nature, over demons, over sin, and over death, above all by his own Resurrection. The first Christian creeds proclaimed that the power, the honour, and the glory that are due to God the Father also belong to Jesus: God “has given him the name which is above every other name” (Philippians 2:9). He is the Lord of the world and of history, the only One to whom we must completely submit our personal freedom.
PARISH NOTICES
NO MASS ON TUESDAY 14TH APRIL
Kindly note there will be no mass on Tuesday. Please check the websites/newsletters of our neighboring parishes for daily mass timings. Thank you.
EASTER OFFERING THANK YOU
A big thank you and heartfelt appreciation for your generous contributions towards the Easter Offering for your Parish clergy. God bless you.
DIVINE MERCY NOVENA began on Good Friday. Prayers are available on our website.
Divine Mercy veneration is THIS SUNDAY, 12th April from 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm.
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE. To assist the sick, elderly & housebound by Legion of Mary, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion & the Parish Priest, please help them fill the request form available in the porch.
GIFT AID ENVELOPES. Your Gift Aid Envelopes are available in the porch after all weekend masses. Kindly collect them at the earliest.
DEATHS
Please pray for the repose of the souls of Joaquim Vincent D’Souza and Paul McDonagh who died recently. May their souls RIP, Amen.
Job vacancy: Primary Religious Education Adviser. Are you passionate about Religious Education and committed to strengthening the Catholic mission in our primary schools? The Southwark Catholic Education Service are seeking to appoint an exceptional Primary Religious Education Adviser on a seconded basis (2 days per week) to support the implementation of the Religious Education Directory (RED) and Lighting the Path across our primary schools. To apply and find out more, visit https://www.rcaoseducation.org.uk/primary-religious-education-adviser-education-service/
VACANCY: PART TIME CARETAKER
Location: St. Mary of the Crays Church, Old Road, Crayford DA1 4DN
Hours: 8 hours per week, flexible schedule
Salary: £12.71 per hour |Start Date: Monday 4th May 2026
APRIL COLLECTIONS
12th April: Building Fund
26th April: Priests Training Fund
ARE YOU LOOKING TO JOIN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?
The next session of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) will take place in September 2026. Please keep an eye on our newsletter/website or speak with Fr Innocent for further information.
"I wish not merely to be called Christian, but also to be Christian." — St. Ignatius of Antioch
90TH ANNIVERSARY NOTICES
90TH ANNIVERSARY MEETING
The date for our celebration will be Sunday, 12th July 2026. The next meeting is on Saturday, 18th April at 12.00 noon in the porch. All welcome.
90TH ANNIVERSARY UPCOMING EVENTS
Legion of Mary visits: 8 members of LoM will be in our Parish from 20th – 27th June, conducting door to door visits. If you are able to support them in any way, please email the parish office or speak with Fr Innocent.
Relic of St Thomas More: We are pleased to say that we have obtained a relic of St Thomas More which will be on display for the whole month of June. We are looking for volunteers who are able to speak on the life of our patron saint to visitors/school groups. Materials will be provided. Please speak with Fr Innocent or email the office if interested.
Felicitations: Parishioners who have lived here 50 years & over will receive recognition on the day of our celebrations. Kindly send in your names and details to bostallpark@rcaos.org.uk.
LADY CHAPEL SEATING
We are collecting for new Lady Chapel seats. Each seat will cost £250. Donations can be made in the usual ways. If you would like to sponsor a chair with an inscription, or for any other information, please speak with Fr Innocent or email the parish office.
PARISH GROUPS' NOTICES
LEGION OF MARY. Now meeting every Friday at 7.00 pm in the church porch. Come and grow in devotion to Our Lady. All are welcome.
LUNCH CLUB. The next gathering will be on 16th April at 12.30 pm in the hall.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday 11th April W
Family Marian devotion at home
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER W
6.00 pm Daily Rosary
6.30 pm Noreen Smith WB
Sunday 12th April W
Divine Mercy Sunday
8.30 am Daily Rosary
9.00 am Yasmin Patel TG on her birthday
10.30 am Daily Rosary
11.00 am Rodrigues family WB
3.00 pm Divine Mercy Veneration
Monday 13th April W Feria
No public mass today
Tuesday 14th April W Feria
No public mass today
Wednesday 15th April W Feria
10.00 am Ian Griffiths RIP
Thursday 16th April W Feria
10.00 am Recovery of Bernie
Friday 17th April W Feria
10.00 am S. Rodrigues TG
Saturday 18th April W Feria
Family Marian Devotion at home
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER W
6.00 pm Daily Rosary
6.30 pm Vincent D’Souza RIP
Sunday 19th April W
8.30 am Daily Rosary
9.00 am Errol Pereira TG
10.30 am Daily Rosary
11.00 am Holy Souls