Saturday 31st January - Sunday 8th February 2026
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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME – CYCLE A
RACIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY 1st FEBRUARY 2026
COMPENDIUM OF THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH (Part 9)
38. With what name does God reveal Himself? 203-209 & 230-231
God revealed himself to Moses as the living God, “the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob” (Exodus 3:6). God also revealed to Moses his mysterious name “I Am Who I Am (YHWH)”. Already in Old Testament times this ineffable name of God was replaced by the divine title Lord. Thus in the New Testament, Jesus who was called Lord is seen as true God.
39. Is God the only One who “is”? 212-213
Since creatures have received everything they are and have from God, only God in himself is the fullness of being and of every perfection. God is “He who is” without origin and without end. Jesus also reveals that he bears the divine name “I Am” (John 8:28).
40. Why is the revelation of God's name important? 206-213
In revealing his name, God makes known the riches contained in the ineffable mystery of his being. He alone is from everlasting to everlasting. He is the One who transcends the world and history. It is he who made heaven and earth. He is the faithful God, always close to his people, in order to save them. He is the highest holiness, “rich in mercy” (Ephesians 2:4), always ready to forgive. He is the One who is spiritual, transcendent, omnipotent, eternal, personal, and perfect. He is truth and love.
“God is the infinitely perfect being who is the most Holy Trinity.” (Saint Turibius of Montenegro)
41. In what way is God the truth? 214-217 & 231
God is Truth itself and as such he can neither deceive nor be deceived. He is “light, and in him there is no darkness” (1 John 1:5). The eternal Son of God, the incarnation of wisdom, was sent into the world “to bear witness to the Truth” (John 18:37).
42. In what way does God reveal that he is love? 218-221
God revealed himself to Israel as the One who has a stronger love than that of parents for their children or of husbands and wives for their spouses. God in himself “is love” (1 John 4: 8.16), who gives himself completely and gratuitously, who “so loved the world that he gave his only Son so that the world might be saved through him” (John 3:16-17). By sending his Son and the Holy Spirit, God reveals that he himself is an eternal exchange of love.
PARISH NOTICES
FATHER INNOCENT AWAY. 23rd – 27th February 2026
There will be no daily Mass during this time so please check local parish websites and newsletters for daily Mass times.
RACIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY 2026.
Racial Justice Sunday is a time for the Church to pray, reflect and take action against racism, while celebrating the diversity of our Archdiocese. Everyone is invited to take part, and those who wish may wear national or cultural dress as a sign of unity and pride. There will be a second collection this weekend. Donations can be made in the usual ways.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PARISH GROUP 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 11.00am. 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.
PARISH 90TH ANNIVERSARY
NEXT MEETING 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.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
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
Monday 2nd February
W Presentation of the Lord
No Public Mass Today
Tuesday 3rd February
W St Laurence of Canterbury
7.00 p.m. Daily Rosary
7.30 p.m. Doris Murphy WB
Wednesday 4th February
G Feria
9.30 a.m. Adoration with prayers
10.00 a.m. Val Alderton RIP
Thursday 5th February
R St Agatha
9.30 a.m. Adoration
10.00 a.m. Priests & Vocations to the Priesthood
Friday 6th February
R Ss Paul Miki and Companions
9.30 a.m. Rosary for the Dead
10.00 a.m. Zubie Patel TG on her birthday
Saturday 7th February
G Feria
9.30 a.m. Adoration
10.00 a.m. Lucy Dias RIP
G FIFTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
6.30 p.m. Anthony Kelly RIP
Sunday 8th February G
8.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
9.00 a.m. Zachary Nunes TG on his birthday
10.30 a.m. Daily Rosary
11.00 a.m. Adejoke Williams family PI
FEBRUARY SECOND COLLECTIONS 1st – Racial Justice Sunday 8th – Building Fund 15th Clergy Support Fund |