JUNE IS THE MONTH OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Corpus Christi and ninth week of ordinary time
JUNE DEVOTIONS TO THE SACRED HEART:
1. Holy Mass : Friday 7th June 10.00 a.m.
2. Adoration, Litany of the Sacred Heart, solemn consecration and Benediction: Sunday 9th June 2024
FORMATION FAYRE on 8 June 2024 at Amigo Hall, St. George’s Cathedral. This year, we are pleased to welcome Archbishop John Wilson as our keynote speaker. With the theme "Made for More," our event promises dynamic breakout sessions, times of prayer, and opportunities for spiritual reflection. Don't miss this chance to deepen your understanding of Catholicism and emerge renewed and empowered. Register now at aec.rcaos.org.uk and be part of this transformative event.
CAFOD’s Sudan Crisis Appeal.
Millions of families in Sudan, forced to flee their homes amid conflict, now face yet another urgent crisis – extreme hunger.
Please give to CAFOD’s Sudan Crisis Appeal at cafod.org.uk/sudanappeal. Your donation will help CAFOD’s partners to support more families with food packages and emergency cash payments as well as rebuilding water pipelines so clean water can reach communities who need it. Thank you for your generosity and prayers.
You can also text CAFODSUDAN to 70450 to donate £10.
Texts will cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message, and you’ll be opting into hearing more from us. If you would like to donate but don’t wish to hear more from us, please text CAFODSUDANNOINFO instead.
STATUE OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM for our church.
Please make your donation online, in an envelope marked ‘Statue of Our Lady of Walsingham’ or by contactless.
SVP and CAFOD working together in the run up to the General Election
As Catholics, we know that tackling poverty and injustice are among the most important issues politicians should act on. St Vincent de Paul Society and CAFOD have produced a guide for Catholics for the General Election, with suggested questions to ask candidates. Please see cafod.org.uk/encounter or svp.org.uk/encounter for more information.
Mass in Celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage July 13th, at St George’s Cathedral.
If you are celebrating your 1st/10th/25th/40th/50th/60th + wedding anniversary this year, please let us know as soon as possible, and no later than May 31st, providing the following details: your names in the format John and Mary Smith, your home address, the anniversary you are celebrating, so you can receive an invitation from the Archbishop for the renewal of vows during Mass. Spaces are limited. Email us at mflse@rcaos.org.uk. As the title of your email, please write your parish location e.g. Bexleyheath, Bostall Park.
FOOD BANK.
You can make your donations before any mass in the crates in the Church Porch and they are taken to Bexley Food Bank on a Monday morning.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2024.
Archbishop John warmly invites you to join him as he leads the Southwark Archdiocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage, from 23rd to 30th August 2024. Details of this can be found on the Archdiocesan website: rcaos.org.uk. Experience the unique spirituality of Lourdes, along with people from parishes around the Archdiocese.
THURSDAY LUNCH CLUB
Next Thursday 30th May at 12.30 p.m. in the church hall.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2024
NEXT CLASS: Saturday 8th June 10.30 a.m.
CONFIRMATION 2024 next meeting in the church for Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Sunday 9th June at 4.00 p.m.
CHILDRENS’ LITURGY OF THE WORD SUNDAY 9.00 A.M.resumes on Sunday 9th June.
DEATHS
Pray for the souls of:
Bridie Philomena Nickells, who died on 6th March 2024, aged 86. Her Funeral Requiem was on Friday 26th April.
Jean Eileen Dyer, who died on 28th March 2024, aged 85. Her funeral was on Tuesday 30th April.
Anne Whittaker, who died on Tuesday 7th April 2024 aged 91. Her Funeral was on Monday 13th May. Anne was a parishioner of St Thomas Church for 60 years and kept her faith through some great challenges of life. She attended mass weekly until the very end.
Mary Elizabeth O'Halloran, who died Wednesday 3rd April aged 101. Her funeral was on Thursday 16th May.
Mary Catherine Fuller, who died on 23rd March 2024, aged 68.
May they rest in peace.
Corpus Christi and ninth week of ordinary time 2024
Saturday 1st June St. Angela Merici, virgin [TC]
9.00 a.m. Confessions
9.30 a.m. The Daily Rosary
+ 10.00 a.m. Joe Hutchman R.I.P.
+ 6.30 p.m. SAID. CORPUS CHRISTI Jack Fernandes R.I.P.
Sunday 2nd June
8.30 a.m. The Daily Rosary
+ 9.00 a.m. SUNG (childrens’ liturgy on half term break). Noah & Micah Antao TG for FHC
+11.00 a.m. SOLEMN Latin Mass, with Procession of the Blessed Sacrament & Benediction. (in Latin with English Readings, missa fons bonitatis) Gianna Alar Nidhim & family (Woolwich)
7.00 p.m. Parish Social Evening in Church Hall. All welcome.
Monday 3rd June St. Charles Lwanga and his companions, martyrs, memorial.
9.30 a.m. The Daily Rosary
+ 10.00 a.m. Ann Moloney PI
Tuesday 4th June feria
9.30 a.m. The Daily Rosary
+10.00 a.m. Muriel De Souza WB
Wednesday 5th June St Boniface, bishop & martyr, memorial.
The Daily Rosary at home
NO PUBLIC MASS TODAY
Thursday 6th June st Norbert, bishop.
The Daily Rosary at home
NO PUBLIC MASS TODAY
No Lunch Club today.
Friday 7th June THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS, Solemnity.
9.30 a.m. The Daily Rosary
+10.00 a.m. Albert De Silva R.I.P.
6.00 p.m. Choir Practice.
Saturday 8th June Celebration of the BVM [TC]
9.00 a.m. Confessions
9.30 a.m. The Daily Rosary
+ 10.00 a.m. Lurdhina Fernandes R.I.P.
+ 6.30 p.m. SAID. TENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Dot & Bill Russell White R.I.P.