Saturday 11th - Sunday 19th October 2025
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TWENTY EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – CYCLE C
SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2025
UNDERSTANDING THE MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY (PART 2)
The Luminous Mysteries
The Baptism of Our Lord - Jesus comes to the River Jordan to be baptized by John the Baptist. All three persons of the Holy Trinity are present: The voice of God the Father from heaven proclaims Jesus to be His Son, and the Holy Spirit descends upon Jesus. Thus, Jesus is ready to begin His ministry. May we practice our ministry of evangelization by proclaiming to all that Jesus is the Son of God, come down from heaven to redeem us from our sins.
The Wedding at Cana - Jesus and His mother Mary travel to Cana for a wedding. When the wine runs low, Mary intercedes with her son Jesus, who then transforms water into wine, starting His public ministry. We can also ask Mary to intercede for us; she will not leave us unaided.
The Proclamation of the Kingdom - In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus proclaims: “The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Jesus calls us to conversion. Let us repent and commit ourselves to a life of faith in Jesus.
The Transfiguration - Jesus leads Peter, James and John to the top of a mountain, where Jesus is transfigured: His face shines like the sun, and His clothes become white as light, as Moses and Elijah also appear. God the Father once again proclaims Jesus to be His Son. May the glory of the Transfiguration strengthen our faith and increase our resolve to follow Christ.
The Institution of the Eucharist - At the Last Supper, Jesus offered the bread and wine as His own body and blood. He told His apostles to do the same, and for us to eat and drink the Real Presence. May we consume worthily, that we may be strengthened for our journey of faith.
To be continued.
PARISH NOTICES
FHC & CONFIRMATION 2026.
Application forms are now available from the parish priest after Sunday Mass. We are also looking to grow our team of catechists for all sacraments so if you would be interested please speak to the parish priest.
No experience necessary and training will be provided.
MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS.
November is the month where the Church especially prays for all Holy Souls. Please take an envelope from the porch and place the names of all those who have died whom you wish pray. Please place sealed envelopes in the wooden box in the porch.
TODDLER PRAYER TIME.
Join Mrs McClumpha & Benny the Prayer Bear for toddler prayer time every Wednesday at 2.40pm-3pm at St. Thomas More Primary School. See the poster in the porch.
DEATHS.
Please pray for the repose of the souls of Rita Carrier whose funeral was on the 1st October & Anysia Saldanha who died on the 11th September. Rita was an active member of the parish for many years before becoming ill and Anysia was a regular Lunch Club member with her husband. Anysia’s funeral was on the 10th October.
PRAY THE ROSARY WITH ARCHBISHOP JOHN &
THE MARK 10 MISSION.
The Rosary Challenge invites you to pray a decade of the Rosary each weekday in October. The Mark 10 Mission has created beautiful online videos for each mystery of the Holy Rosary, led by Archbishop John. To view the videos & learn more, visit themark10mission.co.uk or their YouTube channel @themark10mission.
FOOD BANK.
Just a reminder that we still need donations for the Bexley Food Bank. Donations can be placed in the porch. There is a sign where you can check what items are needed along with details of how you can make a financial donation if you wish. Please do not leave any perishable items. Donations are delivered to the food bank on Friday mornings.
UPCOMING EVENTS
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO ST. JUDE’S SHRINE, FAVERSHAM.
The parish pilgrimage on the 25th October is now fully booked. If you have signed up but not yet paid, please do so by the 12th October. If no payment is received, your place will be given to someone on the waiting list.
If you are unable to fund your pilgrimage, please speak to the parish priest this weekend.
The plan for the day is:
9:15am – Meet outside Church
9:30am – Coach departs
10:40am – Coach arrives at the Shrine. Light refreshments will be available and time to explore
12:20pm – Meet for Mass
12:30pm – Mass followed by blessing
2pm – Lunch (packed lunch or go into Faversham. Lunch will not be provided)
3:15pm – Meet at shrine for departure
3:30pm – Coach departs
4:40pm – Coach arrives at St. Thomas More Church
CELEBRATING CULTURAL & ETHNIC IDENTITIES IN OUR PARISHES – FREE WEBINAR.
Join the Archdiocese of Southwark’s Commission for Promoting Racial and Cultural Inclusion for a free webinar exploring how cultural and ethnic identities can be celebrated within our parishes on Thursday 16 October at 7:00–8:45 pm. Join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/QJ5vL4nURTmnHUlAa2BiKA
All are welcome – parishioners, clergy, chaplaincy teams and ministry leaders. For more information contact Caritas Southwark at caritassouthwark@rcaos.org.uk
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR.
The parish Christmas Bazaar will be on Sunday 7th December in the hall. We are looking for donations of gifts in a good/like new condition that can be sold. Examples would be new toiletries sets, new toys, like new books, unused candles, cuddly toys etc. Please leave items with the parish office or the parish priest. If you would like a stall please email the parish office.
MARIAN MARRIAGE CIRCLE (MMC).
The Marian Marriage Circle is a gathering of young Catholic singles who are eager to learn & develop their love & relationship skills. It’s open to Catholics of any nationality from 21yrs or working class from 18yrs. It aims to create a Christian culture that encourages relationships that lead to marriage & happy family life. The next webinar is on 2nd November @ 7:15pm using these details.
Zoom webinar - Meeting ID: 87971246953 Passcode: 585828
Come let us place our relationships at the feet of Mary
CENACLE PRAYERS FOR VOCATIONS.
Join us on Friday 17th October @ 8pm to pray for vocations.
Please use these details to join the online webinar.
Zoom webinar - Meeting ID: 87971246953 Passcode: 585828
Speak to the parish priest for more information.
DAY FOR READERS &
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST.
The day retreat for parish Readers & Eucharistic Ministers is on Saturday 18th October at St. Stephen’s Church, Welling. Please inform the parish office if you are able to attend as soon as possible. Please bring a packed lunch.
RETROUVAILLE MARRIAGE SUPPORT.
Holiday periods can be very stressful for marriages and couples often suffer in silence. Does your relationship need some TLC? Need help with deeper issues? Next programme starts 17th October. For more information visit www.retrouvaille.org.uk or call 07887 296 983
PARISH GROUPS NOTICES
UCM MEETING.
The next meeting is on Wednesday 29th October at 6pm in the church porch. New members are welcome.
LEGION OF MARY.
Every Friday at 11:15am in the porch. New members welcome.
RCIA & ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES - every Wednesday, till Easter 2026. Venue: Church Porch. Time: 7:15pm. Anyone can join to learn and/or refresh one’s knowledge and faith in God.
LUNCH CLUB.
The next lunch club will be on the 16th October at 12.30pm in the hall.
New members always welcome.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
TWENTY EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Saturday 11th October
W The Blessed Virgin Mary
9.30 a.m. Adoration
10.00 a.m. Mrs Garg RIP
G TWENTY EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
6.30 p.m. Tony Fernandes RIP
Sunday 12th October G
8.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
9.00 a.m. Hilda Fernandes
10.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
11.00 a.m. Mirelda ‘Molly’ Pienaar RIP
Monday 13th October
W St. Edward the Confessor
No Public Mass Today
Tuesday 14th October
G Feria
7 p.m. Daily Rosary
7.30 p.m. Holy Souls
Wednesday 15th October
W St. Teresa of Jesus
9.30 a.m. Adoration
10.00 a.m. Castanha Family TG & WB
Thursday 16th October
G Feria
9.30 a.m. Adoration
10.00 a.m. Annysia RIP
Friday 17th October
R St. Ignatius of Antioch
9.30 a.m. Rosary for the Dead
10.00 a.m. Eric Patel – WB
Saturday 18th October
R St. Luke
9.30 a.m. Adoration
10.00 a.m. Holy Souls
G TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
6.30 p.m. Joaquim & Helen D’Souza TG
Sunday 19th October G
8.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
9.00 a.m. Souls of Chojnacka & Braganca Families RIP
10.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
11.00 a.m. Denis McLaughlin RIP (3rd Ann.)