St Anthony of Padua Anerley

Fourteenth Sunday

First Reading: this is but one example of how throughout Old Testament times the people of God rejected the prophets he sent.

Psalm: let us sing or say this psalm in acknowledgement that we have at times rejected God and his messengers.

Second Reading: St Paul mentions the ‘thorn in the flesh’ he received, to stop him becoming too proud.  Maddeningly, we have no idea what this was.

Gospel: Jesus’ inability to achieve much in His home town, because of their unbelief, poses challenging questions to us as a parish, as a community of faith.  Do we truly have faith in Jesus Christ?  Do we recognise him when He comes among us?  Are we open to Christ working in our midst?

By Fr David Gibbons, Centre for Catholic Formation

Sunday Teas:

This Sunday’s teas will be served by the Knights of St Columba.

Next Sunday’s teas will be served by the UCM.

Thank you to all those who help out with the Sunday Teas.

Last Sunday’s collections: The 1st collection was £973.21p (including Gift Aided  £321.50p).     The 2nd collection for Peter’s Pence was £146.57p. Thank you for your generosity.   Today’s 2nd collection is for   World Communications. The 2nd collection next week will be for the Apostleship of the Sea.

Recently Deceased: Please remember the soul and family of Alexander Sweeney in your prayers.  Alexander’s Requiem mass will be at 11am on Thursday 16th July followed by the burial at 12.30.

Parish Picnic: The annual parish picnic will take place this Sunday (5th July from 12.30 to 3pm in the garden behind the Parish Centre).  We want to make this a fun, friendly event for parishioners to meet each other.  Please do come along and bring some food to share.  We would be very grateful for any help – please contact the presbytery if you are able to help out.

Confirmation 2016: Applications are now open for 2016.  If your child is in Year 8 or is aged 12 or over then please fill in one of the application forms (available in the narthex).  The closing date is 31st July.

First Holy Communion 2016: Applications are now open for 2016.  If your child is in Year 3 or is aged 8 or over then please fill in a form (available in the narthex) and give it to the clergy.  The closing date is 31st August.

RCIA: If you are an adult who would like to become a Catholic or are a  baptised Catholic who has not received First Holy Communion or Confirmation or if you are baptised in another church and would like to become a Catholic then please fill in an RCIA application form (available in the narthex).

Missio/APF (Red Boxes): There are emptied red boxes awaiting collection on a table in the narthex.  Thank you for your continuing support.

Disabled Access: Please do not park in the disabled parking area outside the church.     These spaces are for those who are  disabled  or  have  mobility     problems.

Youth Ministry:  Activities for youth at St Anthony’s are ready to begin. We have 3 specially trained Catholic Youth Ministers (CYMs): James Finette, Eva Nagy and Kinga Vajsz and they will need your support.

Next week-end (11th/12th July) after all masses children aged 8 – 10 years and  their  parents  will be invited to fill in questionnaires indicating their needs and the activities they would like to become involved in.  Children in other age groups are also welcome.

This week-end during the Parish Picnic/Garden Party the Youth Ministers will be available to take enquiries and answer questions.

Youth Ministry (2): Discover how to use your creativity to worship God. All young people aged 9—20 years are invited to a series of  Art, Drama & Music workshops next Sunday 12th July at Holy Innocents Church, Orpington from 2:45pm to 5:30pm followed by a special youth mass at 6:00pm. Free food and drink will be provided. Do come and join us.

See the notice boards for more details.

The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS): Make yourself indispensable with CCRS…Board of Religious Studies.  The Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) is important and relevant for all. It is designed for people who are engaged in the communication of their Catholic Faith, whether directly or indirectly. It is open to catechists, people involved in liturgical work and other interested adults.  The CCRS can provide general theological knowledge and offer a better understanding of the Catholic faith. It will help participants to increase their practical application of the faith in their ministry in the Church. It provides the means to accurately and effectively communicate the principles of Catholic teaching.  More details about start dates, fees and your nearest centre.  Please visit the CCRS Website  www.brs-ccrs.org.uk or call us 0207 901 1900

Ten Ten Theatre: Ten Ten, the Catholic professional theatre company, is recruiting for a ‘Head of Sales and Marketing’ (fixed-term) and a team of ‘Education Resource Writers’ (freelance) to join its small, family-run team.  For more information, please visit: http://tententheatre.co.uk/recruitment.

CAFOD: Community Participation Co-ordinators– 1x permanent full time post and 1 x permanent post part time (14 hours per week) working with volunteers in parish and school communities helping to inspire and resource Catholics to participate in the Church’s mission to overcome poverty and injustice overseas in partnership with CAFOD. Closing date 10^th July 2015. http://www.cafod.org.uk/Work-with-us/UK-Jobs/CPC

If you want to see a priest please phone and make an appointment.

Notices for the newsletter need to be emailed/posted to the presbytery by 6pm on Thursdays.

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS (05—12 July 2015) (Year B)