Saturday 18th - Sunday 26th October 2025
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TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – CYCLE C
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2025
UNDERSTANDING THE MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY (PART 3)
The Sorrowful Mysteries
The Agony in the Garden
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prays with such intensity in the face of death that He is in agony. Yet He still prays that His Father’s will be done. May we have the strength, especially in difficult times, to discern and do God’s will.
The Scourging at the Pillar
Jesus is tied to a pillar and viciously scourged with a multi-thong whip to near-death. Christ willingly suffered this torture for our sins. How have we repaid Him for those wounds? Can we suffer some small deprivations and mortifications in order to make room to receive God’s grace?
The Crowning with Thorns
The Roman soldiers weave thorns into a crown and roughly press it onto the head of Jesus. The soldiers were required to scourge and crucify Jesus, but they were not required to crown Him with thorns and mock Him. This gratuitous act of cruelty should remind us of our own unwarranted sinfulness. May we have the courage to rise above our sinful nature.
The Carrying of the Cross
Jesus is forced by His captors to carry His heavy cross to His own place of execution, falling three times along the way. May the example of Christ encourage us to take up our cross of sufferings and follow Him.
The Crucifixion
Jesus is nailed to the cross and is lifted up to His agonizing death. Blood and water come forth from His side when He is pierced by the spear. Still, He forgave. Christ knows our pain. May we feel appropriate sorrow for our sins and extend our own mercy and forgiveness to others.
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.
ALTAR OF REMEMBRANCE.
During the month of November, parishioners are invited to bring photographs of their dearly departed to be placed on the Lady Altar. Please place your photographs in a clearly labelled envelope into the wooden box in the porch or hand them to the parish priest.
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.
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.
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 for more information.
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.
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.
Confirmed pilgrims should meet outside the Church at 9.15am for a prompt departure at 9:30am. The coach is due to arrive back at the church at around 4:40pm.
OCTOBER ROSARY PROCESSION – 26TH OCTOBER.
On Sunday 26th October we will be having out parish rosary procession at 4pm around the church. All are welcome.
PARISH DAY OF REMEMBRANCE – 16th NOVEMBER.
The parish will be holding a day of remembrance starting at 3pm in the Church. The day will include a bereavement talk followed by light refreshments, followed by the parish remembrance service at 4pm. After the service all are welcome to join in the blessing of graves at Plumstead Cemetery. Please speak to the parish priest for more information.
BLESSING OF GRAVES, CEMETERY VISITS.
St Paulinus– 2nd November @ 12.30pm
Hillview– 8th November @ 11.30am
The Friar’s, Erith – 9th November @ 9.30am
Kemnall Park– 9th November @ 2pm
Bexleyheath– 9th November @ 2.30pm
Brook Street – 9th November @ 3pm
Sidcup – 16th November @ 2pm
Plumstead – 16th November @ 4.30pm
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.
PARISH GROUPS NOTICES
PARISH YOUTH CIRCLE.
Next meeting on Friday 24th October in the Church porch at 6pm to prepare for the Youth Mass & October Rosary Procession on Sunday 26th October. New members are welcome.
LEGION OF MARY.
Every Friday at 11:15am in the porch. New members welcome.
UCM MEETING.
The next meeting is on Wednesday 29th October at 6pm in the church porch. New members are welcome.
LUNCH CLUB.
The next lunch club will be on the 30th October at 12.30pm in the hall. New members always welcome.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
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.)
Monday 20th October
G Feria
No Public Mass Today
Tuesday 21st October
G Feria
7 p.m. Daily Rosary
7.30 p.m. Holy Souls
Wednesday 22nd October
G Feria
9.30 a.m. Adoration
10.00 a.m. John Smith WB
Thursday 23rd October
G Feria
9.30 a.m. Adoration
10.00 a.m. Vocations & Vocations to the Priesthood
Friday 24th October
G Feria
9.30 a.m. Rosary for the Dead
10.00 a.m. Holy Souls
6.00 p.m. Youth Circle Meeting
Saturday 25th October
W The Blessed Virgin Mary
9.30 a.m. Adoration
10.00 a.m. Holy Souls
G THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
6.30 p.m. Veronica Littlewood & Sally Searle RIP
Sunday 26th October G
8.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
9.00 a.m. Holy Souls
10.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
11.00 a.m. Bernard Deady RIP
(1st Ann.)