Twenty-Seventh Week of ordinary time
THE 15 PROMISES OF OUR LADY TO THOSE WHO PRAY THE ROSARY
To all those who shall recite my rosary devoutly, I promise my special protection and very great graces.
Those who shall persevere in the recitation of my rosary shall receive signal graces.
The rosary shall be a very powerful armour against hell; it will destroy vice, deliver from sin, and dispel heresy.
The rosary will make virtue and good works flourish, and will obtain for souls the most abundant divine mercies; it will draw the hearts of men from the love of the world to the love of God, and will lift them to the desire of eternal things. How many souls shall sanctify themselves by this means!
Those who trust themselves to me through the rosary shall not perish.
Those who shall recite my rosary devoutly, meditating on its mysteries, shall not be overwhelmed by misfortune. The sinner shall be converted; the just shall grow in grace and become worthy of eternal life.
Those truly devoted to my rosary shall not die without the Sacraments of the Church.
Those who faithfully recite my rosary shall find during their life and at the hour of their death the light of God, the fullness of his graces, and shall share in the merits of the blessed.
I shall deliver very promptly from purgatory the souls devoted to my rosary.
The true children of my rosary shall enjoy great glory in heaven.
What you ask through my rosary, you shall obtain.
Those who propagate my rosary will be aided by me in all their necessities.
I have obtained from my Son that all the members of the Rosary Confraternity shall have as their intercessors, in life and in death, the entire celestial court.
Those who recite my rosary faithfully are all my beloved children, the brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ.
Devotion to my rosary is a great sign of predestination.
Formation days for readers and extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist, coming up on Saturday 19th October at St Stephen’s Church, Welling for the Deaneries of Bexley, Bromley, and Greenwich and on Saturday 26th October, at Bishop Thomas Grant School, Streatham, for the Deaneries of Camberwell, Lewisham, and Lambeth.
All Readers and Extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist are encouraged to attend one of these days.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION 2025.
Application forms can be collected from the porch after Mass and need to be handed to Fr. Innocent.
First Holy Communion and Confirmation applications need to be submitted by the 20th November 2024.
There will be a parents meeting for First Holy Communion parents on Wednesday 20th November in the hall. The date for the confirmation parents meeting will be confirmed soon.
UNION OF CATHOLIC MOTHERS (UCM).
The next Union of Catholic mothers meeting is taking place on Saturday October the 19th at 11.30am in the church porch.
Please make every effort to attend so that we can give our welcome to Fr Innocent, who has been invited. Welcome also to those who have recently joined and helped towards the preparations for Fr Innocent's induction day on the 21st of September. If you are interested in joining our group or returning to it, please come along.
The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies.
The CCRS is a knowledge-based, internationally recognised qualification that provides participants with an understanding of the teachings of the Catholic faith. It enhances the understanding that education within the Church is a life-long process which leads to greater intimacy with Jesus Christ. This course presents the basic foundational teachings of the Catholic Church in a manner that is captivating, inspiring, and applicable. The CCRS is designed and intended to support the Archbishop’s vision of missionary parishes and schools by cultivating an evangelistic spirit. Participants will be equipped to make an informed and practical contributions to their chosen field of ministry within the Church. Visit aec.rcaos.org.uk/ccrs for more information. Closing date for applicants this year is 4 November 2024.
The Archbishop’s Certificate
The Archbishop’s Certificate (ArchCert) is a two-year online course incorporating three in person study days for all in Southwark who wish to understand their faith in a more profound way and be able to share it with both confidence and joy. The Archbishop’s Certificate is in accord with Archbishop John Wilson’s vision for a missionary archdiocese and is open to all who work towards this. The course will commence on 12 October 2024 with an introductory zoom session and the first in person session will take place on 19 October 2024 at St George’s Cathedral. More details can be found here: https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/archcert. If you have any questions please email archcert@aec.rcaos.org.uk
THURSDAY LUNCH CLUB.
Next meeting: Thursday 24th October at 12.00 noon in the hall.
FOOD BANK.
Donations can be made in the crate in the Church Porch and they are taken to the Bexley Food Bank on a Monday morning.
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OCTOBER MONTHLY DEVOTIONS.
On the 4th Sunday of October with Holy Rosary and Benediction at 4pm.
HOLY SOULS
Envelopes are available in the porch for you to put a list of deceased relatives and friends who you would like to be prayed for during November. Completed envelopes can be placed in the black Holy Souls box.
PARISH CENSUS & STEWARDSHIP DRIVE.
The parish census is now live and forms are available in the porch which can be completed at home and returned as soon as possible.
One form per household. Please see Fr. Innocent for any further information.
extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist.
Calling all former Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist to assist the parish with Eucharistic duties both at mass and for the sick and housebound.
Please speak to Fr. Innocent to re-join the team.
COUNTERS NEEDED.
We are looking to recruit more counters to the parish team to help count the weekly cash donations. Previous cash handling experience is desired but not necessary as our current team are excellent trainers. If you are interested or would like more information, please see Hugh Willan or contact the parish office.
DEATHS
Please pray for the souls of:
Luke Eamon Mulvihill who died on the 12th September aged 87. His funeral will be on Monday 14th October at 11.30am followed by committal at Hither Green Cemetery.
Thelma Wilkes who passed away peacefully in hospital last week. Thelma and her family were parishioners for many years.
May they rest in peace.
TWENTY-EIGHTH week of ordinary time 2024
Saturday 12th October
10.00a.m. Mary Kearns WB
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME B
6 p.m. Daily Rosary
6.30p.m. Francis DeSouza RIP
Sunday 13th October
8.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
9.00 a.m. Mary Kearns WB
10.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
11.00 a.m. The People of the Parish
Monday 14th October
No Public Mass Today
Tuesday 15th October
10.00 a.m. Maureen King RIP
Wednesday 16th October
10.00 a.m. Goes Family TG
Thursday 17th October
10.00 a.m. Priests & Vocations to the Priesthood
Friday 18th October
10.00 a.m. Alice Coyle RIP
Saturday 19th October
10.00 a.m. The People of the Parish
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME B
6 p.m. Daily Rosary
6.30 p.m. Joaquim & Helen D’Souza TG on their 70th Wedding Anniversary
Sunday 20th October
8.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
9.00 a.m. The souls of the Choynacka & Braganca Families
10.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
11.00 a.m. Denis McLaughlin RIP (2nd Anniversary)