Saturday 24th January - Sunday 1st February 2026
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THIRD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME – CYCLE A
SUNDAY 25TH JANUARY 2026
COMPENDIUM OF THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH (Part 8)
CHAPTER ONE - I Believe in God the Father
The Symbols of Faith
33. What are the symbols of faith? 185-188, 192 & 197
The symbols of faith are composite formulas, also called “professions of faith” or “Creeds”, with which the Church from her very beginning has set forth synthetically and handed on her own faith in a language that is normative and common to all the faithful.
34. What are the most ancient symbols (professions) of faith? 189-191
The most ancient symbols of faith are the baptismal creeds. Because Baptism is conferred “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19), the truths of faith professed at Baptism are articulated in reference to the three Persons of the Most Holy Trinity.
35. What are the most important symbols of the faith? 193-195
They are the Apostles' Creed which is the ancient baptismal symbol of the Church of Rome and the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed which stems from the first two ecumenical Councils, that of Nicea (325 A.D.) and that of Constantinople (381 A.D.) and which even to this day are common to all the great Churches of the East and the West.
“I believe in God the Father Almighty,Creator of heaven and earth.”
36. Why does the Profession of Faith begin with the words, “I believe in God”? 198-199
The Profession of Faith begins with these words because the affirmation “I believe in God” is the most important, the source of all the other truths about man and about the world, and about the entire life of everyone who believes in God.
37. Why does one profess belief that there is only one God? 200-202 & 228
Belief in the one God is professed because he has revealed himself to the people of Israel as the only One when he said, “Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord” (Deuteronomy 6:4) and “there is no other” (Isaiah 45:22). Jesus himself confirmed that God is “the one Lord” (Mark 12:29). To confess that Jesus and the Holy Spirit are also God and Lord does not introduce any division into the one God.
PARISH NOTICES
FATHER INNOCENT AWAY. 26th – 31st January 2026
There will be no daily Mass during this time so please check local parish websites and newsletters for daily Mass times.
CONFIRMATION 2026.
There will be a parent’s meeting in the church on the 27th January at 6.30pm. if you haven’t already handed in your application form, you can bring it along to the meeting. This meeting is for parent’s/guardian’s and candidates and will provide details of for the preparation classes and sacrament celebration. Please bring copies of baptism and first holy communion certificates if you have not submitted them already.
DEATHS.
Please pray for the repose of the souls of Patricia Harrow, Chris LeRoy, Elizabeth Papworth & Eileen Barry who died recently.
Patricia’s funeral was on the 14th January.
Chris’ funeral was on the 22nd January
Eileen Barry was a parishioner here for 58 years and regularly attended the Saturday evening Mass. Eileen’s body will be received into the church on the 3rd February at 5.45pm and her funeral will be on the 4th February at 12 noon followed by committal at Eltham Crematorium.
Elizabeth’s funeral will be on the 12th February at 11.30am followed by committal at Eltham Crematorium at 1.15pm.
FOOD BANK.
Just a reminder that we always need donations for the Bexley Food Bank, especially in the winter. 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.
PARISH 90TH ANNIVERSARY.
The date for our celebration will be on Sunday 12th July 2026. Please save the date. The next meeting will be on Saturday 7th February at 12 noon in the porch. Members of all our parish groups must be represented at this meeting (at least 2).
OUR LADY’S GROTTO.
We would like to create a Grotto for Our Lady which will cost £11,778.00. If you are able to donate, please do so in the usual ways. Please speak to the parish priest for more information. Please see the donations poster in the porch.
ST. CARLO ACUTIS EXHIBITION.
St John Vianney Church, Bexleyheath, are hosting the “International Exhibition of The Eucharistic Miracles of the World” designed & created by St. Carlo Acutis from 30th January to 15th February (inclusive). Please do take time to come and see this exhibition. Either come early to Mass or stay afterwards and take time looking at the miraculous works.
Ambassadors for Christ: A Catholic apologetics resource.
The Archdiocese of Southwark has launched an exciting apologetics project to provide evidence-based answers to questions such as "Is Jesus God?" or “does prayer work?”. Ambassadors for Christ is designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church. Every Monday, a new video will be posted on YouTube, along with a worksheet to enable parishes, schools, youth groups and families to use them as part of their faith formation. To watch the videos and take part in this exciting project, please visit: rcaos.org.uk/ambassadorsforchrist.
PARISH GROUPS NOTICES
LUNCH CLUB.
The next gathering will be on the 5th February at 12.30pm in the hall. New members are welcome.
JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP.
Meeting every Sunday during term time in the hall after 9am Mass. Open to children aged 8-13yrs.
Donations towards supplies and snacks are welcome.
UCM MEETING.
The next meeting will be on Saturday Feb 7th in the hall at 11.30am. New members welcome. Refreshments available.
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.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
THIRD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
Saturday 24th January
W St. Francis de Sales
9.30 a.m. Adoration
10.00 a.m. Lucy Murphy RIP
G THIRD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
6.30 p.m. Chris LeRoy RIP
Sunday 25th January G
8.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
9.00 a.m. Graham & Colleen
Keepax WB
10.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
11.00 a.m. Bisi Asuen & Family TG
Monday 26th January
W Ss. Timothy & Titus
No Public Mass Today
Tuesday 27th January
G Feria
No Public Mass Today
Wednesday 28th January
W St. Thomas Aquinas
No Public Mass Today
Thursday 29th January
G Feria
No Public Mass Today
Friday 30th January
G Feria
No Public Mass Today
Saturday 31st January
W St. John Bosco
No Public Mass this Morning
G FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
6.30 p.m. Boshell Family members past & present
Sunday 1st February G
8.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
9.00 a.m. Reagan & Natasha TG on their Wedding Anniversary
10.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
11.00 a.m. William Hart RIP