Saturday 25th October - Sunday 2nd November
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THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – CYCLE C
SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2025
UNDERSTANDING THE MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY (PART 4)
The Glorious Mysteries
The Resurrection
Jesus rises from the dead, defeating sin and death, and securing eternal life for those who believe in Him. Let us open our hearts to the grace of the Resurrection and the love that so completely unites us with our Blessed Saviour. Give thanks and praise as we receive His Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity at Holy Communion.
The Ascension
After spending 40 days with his disciples, Christ ascends into heaven to take his throne at the right hand of the Father. Christ has now prepared a place for us in His eternal kingdom. As we wait in hope for the glory of eternal life, let us be reassured that this life’s sufferings are only temporary. We may draw comfort and strength through Christ’s Church and the Sacraments.
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
After His Ascension, Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to guide His followers and be present with them until He returns. The Church is now ready for its mission of spreading the Gospel. Pray that the Holy Spirit enlightens us with the wisdom to fruitfully work for our own sanctification and our mission of boldly witnessing to Jesus Christ.
The Assumption
The ever Virgin Mary, preserved from the stain of original sin and having completed the course of her earthly life, is taken up body and soul into heaven. She is our model of humility, obedience and perfect holiness through life’s many trials. In meditating on her example, may our hope never give way to despair.
The Coronation
Mary is exalted by the Lord and crowned Queen of Heaven. She rules with maternal affection and intercedes for sinners. May we always rely on her special prayers and unfailing help on our earthly pilgrimage toward eternal life. Mary, pray for us!
NOVEMBER - MONTH OF HOLY SOULS
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.
Please speak to the parish priest for more information.
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.
BLESSING OF GRAVES, CEMETERY VISITS.
St Paulinus– 2nd November @ 12.30pm
Hillview– 8th November @ 11.30am
The Friar’s, Erith – 9th November @ 9.30am
Plumstead – 9th November @ 2pm
Kemnall Park– 9th November @ 2pm
Bexleyheath– 9th November @ 2.30pm
Brook Street – 9th November @ 3pm
Sidcup – 16th November @ 2pm
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.
OCTOBER ROSARY PROCESSION – 26TH OCTOBER.
This Sunday we will be having our parish rosary procession at 4pm around the church. All are welcome.
CLOCKS GO BACK THIS SUNDAY.
Just a reminder that the clocks go back an hour at 2am this Sunday, 26th October.
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
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR.
The parish will be having a Christmas Bazaar on Sunday 7th December in the hall. Entry is free and there will be a free gift for anyone wearing a Christmas Jumper/outfit. There will be lots of stalls, festive food & drink and Santa will be here in his Grotto. We are looking for donations of gifts in a good/like new/brand 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. Also, if you are able to volunteer in any way, please speak to the parish priest or email the parish office. Flyers and posters will be available next week and keep an eye out for raffle tickets soon.
PARISH GROUPS NOTICES
UCM MEETING.
The next meeting is on Wednesday 29th October at 6pm in the church porch. New members are welcome.
LEGION OF MARY.
Meeting every Friday at 11:15am in the porch. New members are always welcome.
LUNCH CLUB.
(Correction)The next lunch club will be on the 6th November at 12.30pm in the hall. New members always welcome.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Saturday 25th October
W The Blessed Virgin Mary
9.30 a.m. Morning Prayer
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.)
4.00 p.m. Rosary & Benediction
Monday 27th October
G Feria
No Public Mass Today
Tuesday 28th October
R Ss Simon & Jude
7 p.m. Daily Rosary
7.30 p.m. Wilhelmina McCahey RIP
Wednesday 29th October
G Feria
9.30 a.m. Adoration
10.00 a.m. Holy Souls
Thursday 30th October
G Feria
9.30 a.m. Adoration
10.00 a.m. Emily & Harry Yeates RIP
Friday 31st October
G Feria
9.30 a.m. Rosary for the Dead
10.00 a.m. Aisha for humility & grace
Saturday 1st November
W The Blessed Virgin Mary
9.30 a.m. Adoration
10.00 a.m. Clara D’Souza RIP
W ALL SAINTS
6.30 p.m. John & Noreen Smith WB
Sunday 2nd November W
8.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
9.00 a.m. Departed Souls of Legionaries
10.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
11.00 a.m. Fran Olaj RIP (7th Ann.)