Twenty-Ninth Week of ordinary time
Assisted Suicide Bill Resources
The CBCEW website has been updated with a raft of resources which offer further information regarding the assisted suicide legislation that is currently working its way through Parliament.
Please visit this link to access the updated resources which lay out the Catholic position on assisted suicide, and what you can do to stop its legalisation: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide/
Ten reasons to oppose assisted suicide and euthanasia – sourced from Catholic Bishops' Conference (cbcew.org.uk)
1. Life is a gift and equally valuable even in times of suffering
2. Assisted suicide is based on a flawed idea of autonomy
3. Assisted suicide is based on a misleading view of compassion
4. Calling assisted suicide ‘dignity in dying’ ultimately passes judgement on the value of human life
5. Assisted suicide undermines the medical duty to care for patients
6. Assisted suicide undervalues the lives of people with disabilities
7. People may choose assisted suicide because they feel a burden
8. We cannot know for sure if people seeking assisted suicide have full mental capacity
9. Legalising assisted suicide is likely to lead to a slippery slope
10. Investing in palliative care is a better way to support people suffering at the end of life
To for more information and to oppose Assisted Suicide, visit our parish website.
An Evening with Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Archbishop John invites young adults (18-40) to join him at St George’s Cathedral for “An Evening with Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati” on Thursday 31st October at 6:30 pm. The evening will include praise and worship led by One Hope Project, a talk by Archbishop John, and a social afterwards. No tickets necessary, just turn up.
For further details, visit www.tinyurl.com/frassatieve or scan the QR code.
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.
UNION OF CATHOLIC MOTHERS (UCM).
The next Union of Catholic mothers meetings will take place on Saturday October the 19th at 11.30am in the church porch and Saturday 23rd November at 11.30am in the hall.
If you are interested in joining our group or returning to it, please come along.
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 17th 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.
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.
OCTOBER MONTHLY DEVOTIONS.
On the 4th Sunday of October (27th) 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.
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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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.
VACANCY - PARISH SECRETARY
St Lawrence of Canterbury Church, Sidcup is a busy, friendly parish with a large number of lay people assisting in various ministries, sacramental preparation and organisations that make up our parish family. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Parish Secretary (Part-Time) to provide administrative support to the Parish office by implementing and maintaining office systems, processes and procedures. To be considered for the role, please send a CV and covering letter (no longer than one side of A4) to Fr Regis Rubaya on regisrubaya@rcaos.org.uk. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. For full job description see our website www.stlsidcup.org.
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.
FR. JONATHON FAREWELL COLLECTION.
The total amount collected for Fr. Jonathon’s farewell collection was £2,212.20.
Fr. Jonathon would like to express his gratitude for this generous gift.
DEATHS
Please pray for the souls of:
Luke Eamon Mulvihill who died on the 12th September aged 87. His funeral was on Monday 14th October.
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-NINTH week of ordinary time 2024
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)
Monday 21st October
No Public Mass Today
Tuesday 22nd October
10.00 a.m. Vinny Quigley RIP
Wednesday 23rd October
10.00 a.m. Ann Fanthome RIP
Thursday 24th October
10.00 a.m. Priests & Vocations to the Priesthood
Friday 25th October
10.00 a.m. David Fanthome RIP
Saturday 26th October
10.00 a.m. The People of the Parish
THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME B
6 p.m. Daily Rosary
6.30 p.m. Pat Hudson RIP
Sunday 27th October
8.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
9.00 a.m. Thressiamma Chacko RIP
10.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
11.00 a.m. Wilhelmina McCahey RIP