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FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY (YEAR B) 30-31 December 2017 Entrance Antiphon – The shepherds went in haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in a manger CHILDRENS LITURGY- This group is open to children aged between 4-9 years (9.30am Mass) term time. Tea & Coffee-Soft drinks & Biscuits are served after the 9.30am Mass in the hall, all welcome 9.30 MASS Hymns:
A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL AND SINCEREST THANKS FOR YOUR GREAT GENEROSITY TO US AT CHRISTMAS!! FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Monday, New Year’s Day: Mary, the Holy Mother of God. Tuesday 2nd: Sts Basil and Gregory, Bishops and Doctors of the Church. Sunday 7th: Solemn Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord.
PRAY THE NEW YEAR IN: THERE WILL BE SERVICE OF PRAYER, THANKING GOD FOR THE BLESSINGS OF 2017 AND COMMENDING TO HIM OUR HOPES FOR 2018: SUNDAY 3Ist AT 5.00 pm Many people have praised the beautiful and highly creative decoration of the church: a warm word of thanks and congratulations to all concerned. CRIB OFFERINGS: will be sent to Friends of the Holy Land for the outstanding work they do for children and families. Thank you in advance for your generosity. 2018 SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN DIRECTORIES now on sale: please see Sr Corinne. SVP SILVER SNOWFLAKE APPEAL- Please bring any remaining contributions to Mass this weekend. Many many thanks for your generosity. MARY’S MEALS: “DOUBLE THE LOVE APPEAL”: We have sent off a cheque for £694.69. With the money we sent in June (£339.06) that makes a total for the year of£1033.75. Doubled by the amazing generosity of benefactors of Mary’s Meals, that should amount to £2067.50 It will do so much good!!!!! FIRST FRIDAY: The evening Mass and healing service will take place on 12 JANUARY: ie the Second Friday!
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
Sat 30th Dec. Vigil Mass Sunday 31stDecember
18.00 09.30 11.15 New Year’s Day 11.00 January 1st Tuesday nd 2 January
10.00
Wednesday 3rd January Thursday 4th January Friday 5th January Saturday 6 January Vigil Mass Sunday 7th January
10.00 10.00 10.00 11.05 18.00 09.30 11.15
Albert Fallows (RIP) Dec’d Family & Friends of Harvey and Pearman Family Sr Corinne (INT) Maurice George Ingledew (ANN) Amy Curran (ANN) Ints Connie Caira Dec’d Members Eamer Family Passionist Community Mollie Adams (RIP) Ints Phyllis O’Brien Ints Moyra Feathers Robert,John,Frank and Michael Meehan (RIP) Margaret Carr (RIP) David Crotty (ANN) Ron Flaherty (ANN) Ints of Friends of Gill May Ints: Brian and Jessie Knight
Cleaning Group – (A ) –Other rotas can be found in the porch The Collections for last Sunday (4th Sunday of Advent)were: 1st Collection - Loose change £ 372.27 Gift aided £ 414.00 = £786.27. The collection at the Carol Service raised £148 for the Catholic Childeen’s Service. Many thanks. NB If you are a UK tax-payer then you can gift-aid whatever you offer. To gift-aid your offering please fill in one of the forms at the back of Church.. CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: Tuesday 2.15 pm; Thursday 7.30 pm. In the Upper Room. All welcome Adoration every weekday: 8.30-9.30a.m. Wednesdays: also after Mass till 12.00 Also Saturday morning, 10.00 to 11.00 with Rosary at 10.45., said for the Parish each week. There is a further opportunity each week: at Convent Chapel, 25 Western Esplanade from 3.00 to 4.00pm on Fridays. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 10am-11am and 4.30pm.-5.30pm THEATRECRAFT PANTOMIME: “DICK WHITTINGTON & HIS CAT”: at the Kings Hall: Thursday 11th Jan: 7.00; Friday 12th: 7.30; Saturday 13th: 2.30 & 7.30; Sunday 14th: 2.30