Saturday 7th February - Sunday 15th February 2026

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FIFTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME – CYCLE A

COMPENDIUM OF THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH (Part 10)

43. What does it mean to believe in only one God? 222-227 & 229

To believe in the one and only God involves coming to know his greatness and majesty. It involves living in thanksgiving and trusting always in him, even in adversity. It involves knowing the unity and true dignity of all human beings, created in his image. It involves making good use of the things which he has created.

44. What is the central mystery of Christian faith and life? 232-237

The central mystery of Christian faith and life is the mystery of the Most Blessed Trinity. Christians are baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

45. Can the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity be known by the light of human reason alone? 237

God has left some traces of his trinitarian being in creation and in the Old Testament but his inmost being as the Holy Trinity is a mystery which is inaccessible to reason alone or even to Israel’s faith before the Incarnation of the Son of God and the sending of the Holy Spirit. This mystery was revealed by Jesus Christ and it is the source of all the other mysteries.

46. What did Jesus Christ reveal to us about the mystery of the Father? 240-242

Jesus Christ revealed to us that God is “Father”, not only insofar as he created the universe and the mankind, but above all because he eternally generated in his bosom the Son who is his Word, “the radiance of the glory of God and the very stamp of his nature” (Hebrews 1:3).

47. Who is the Holy Spirit revealed to us by Jesus Christ? 243-248

The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Most Blessed Trinity. He is God, one and equal with the Father and the Son. He “proceeds from the Father” (John 15:26) who is the principle without a principle and the origin of all trinitarian life. He proceeds also from the Son (Filioque) by the eternal Gift which the Father makes of him to the Son. Sent by the Father and the Incarnate Son, the Holy Spirit guides the Church “to know all truth” (John 16:13).

Source: https://www.vatican.va/archive/compendium_ccc/documents/archive_2005_compendium-ccc_en.html

PARISH NOTICES

FATHER INNOCENT AWAY 23^rd – 27^th February 2026

There will be no daily Mass during this time so please check local parish websites and newsletters.

LENT 2026

Ash Wednesday this year is on 18^th February. Let us approach this season of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving with humility, preparing for Easter by imitating Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness.

CLERGY SUPPORT FUND. The Clergy Support Fund enables the Archdiocese of Southwark to care for clergy in their retirement, old age and at their time of ill health, after their lifetime of service and devotion to Christ, His Church and His People. Donations ensure a dignified retirement for all our priests. Donations can be made in the usual ways next weekend.

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 14^th January. Chris’ funeral was on the 22^nd January. Eileen’s funeral was on 4^th February.

Elizabeth’s funeral will be on the 12^th February at 11.30am followed by committal at Eltham Crematorium at 1.15pm.

We pray for the repose of the soul of Tommie McCormack whose 1^st death anniversary was on 28^th January.

FEBRUARY SECOND COLLECTIONS.

8^th – Building Fund

15^th Clergy Support Fund

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

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

JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP. Meeting every Sunday during term time in the hall after 9 a.m. Mass. Open to children aged 8-13yrs.

Donations towards supplies and snacks are welcome.

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.

LUNCH CLUB. The next gathering will be on 19^th February at 12.30 p.m. in the hall. New members are welcome.

PARISH 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

The date for our celebration will be Sunday, 12^th July 2026. Please save the date.

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be on Saturday 7^th 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

G FIFTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

6.00 p.m. Daily Rosary

6.30 p.m. Anthony Kelly RIP

Sunday 8^th 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

Monday 9^th February

G Feria

No Public Mass Today

Tuesday 10^th February

W St Scholastica

7.00 p.m. Daily Rosary

7.30 p.m. Robert Goodman RIP

Wednesday 11^th February

G Feria

9.30 a.m. Adoration

10.00 a.m. Terry Snashall TG

Thursday 12^th February

G Feria

9.30 a.m. Adoration

10.00 a.m. Chacko Devassayan 5^th death anniversary & Eliyammah Deyassayh 1^st death anniversary RIP

Friday 13^th February

G Feria

9.30 a.m. Rosary for the Dead

10.00 a.m. Augustinho Fernandes RIP

Saturday 14^th February

W Ss Cyril, Monk & Methodius

Family Marian Devotion (see prayers on website)

G SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

6.00 p.m. Daily Rosary

6.30 p.m. Eileen Barry RIP

Sunday 15^th February G

8.30 a.m. Daily Rosary

9.00 a.m. Eric Patel TG on his birthday

10.30 a.m. Daily Rosary

11.00 a.m. Holy Souls