St Anthony of Padua Anerley

Twenty-seventh Sunday

Mass Readings: Page 140 – 143

Order of Mass: Pages 7– 47

First Reading: this reading is placed before the Gospel to remind us that marriage is not the creation of the Church or even of Jesus Christ.  Rather, “God himself is the author of marriage” (Gaudium et Spes § 48)

Psalm:  this psalm asks God for a Zion (Jerusalem, or, we would say, the church, the new Jerusalem) full of god-fearing, happy and peaceful families.

Second Reading:  this is the first in a series of Readings from the letter to the Hebrews.  Perhaps based on Psalm 8, the idea is that through Christ’s suffering we can become part of God’s family, brothers and sisters of Christ.

Gospel:  some Pharisees try to trap Jesus, but His response is clear and uncompromising: if remarriage follows divorce it is an act of adultery against the previous spouse.  This is not a new law promulgated by Jesus but a restatement of God’s will.

The Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops begins today, to study the theme “The vocation and mission of the family in the church and the modern world.”  Today’s Mass Readings are a suitable place to start.

By Fr David Gibbons, Centre for Catholic Formation

Gift Aid: We would like to say a big thank you to all parishioners who have signed up for our Gift Aid Scheme. We have recently received a tax refund cheque for £9,587.48p from HMRC for the tax year 2014/15.    This bonus income for the parish has been made possible because parishioners who pay income tax have filled in and signed  a Gift Aid Declaration form and it has not cost them a penny more.

If you pay tax please consider filling in a Gift Aid Declaration. Forms are available in the church porch.

Sunday Teas:

This Sunday’s teas will be served by the Flower Arrangers.

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 £973.75p (including Gift Aided  £391.08p). The 2nd collection for Parish Funds was £61.50p. Thank you for your generosity.  Today’s  2nd  collection is for CAFOD/Autumn Family Fast Day.

Recently Deceased: Please pray for the soul and family of Peter Ashley McGowan.  The funeral service will be on Thursday 15th October at 1pm followed by the burial at Elmer’s End Cemetery at 2.15pm.

Blessed Sacrament: Please note that Silent Adoration will be on Sundays at 4pm followed by Benediction at 4.45pm.

Baptism Preparation Classes: The dates for these classes are the 5th, 12th and 19th October at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre.  Please note that it is important to attend ALL three classes.

RCIA: The classes for those who wish to become Catholics will begin soon.  So 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 (forms available in the narthex) and give it to one of the clergy. RCIA classes will start on Thursday 8th October at 7.30pm in the Presbytery.

First Holy Communion Parents and children commitment will be  celebrated at 9.30am Mass.

Readers and Eucharistic ministers rota’s are now available in the sacristy.

Christmas Cards  are now available in the repository.

The Sacrament of Marriage in 2015: Please pray for Ndidi Obiago and David Scott; Kobie Bernice and Vanessa Richardson; Anca Michaela Fazacas and Williams Akosim. We congratulate these three couples on their marriages and pray that their unions will be long and happy ones.

Mount Street Jesuit Centre: Please see the Mount Street Jesuit Centre’s website www.mountstreet.info or contact them on 020 7495 1673 to find out about all their October events.

Dementia and Disability: A day of study and reflection on disability and inclusion for parishioners, carers, Eucharistic Ministers, those who suffer and their loved ones.  Saturday 10th October from 2 – 5.30pm at St Josephs, 1 Plaistow Lane, Bromley.  For more information please contact the CCF on 020 8672 7684.

The Rosary Crusade of Reparation: On 10th October the Rosary Crusade will process following a route from Westminster Cathedral to the Brompton Oratory which is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.  Please see the noticeboard for further information.

Parish Barn Dance: Following last year’s highly successful barn dance, the Knights of St Columba are repeating the event this year on Friday 23rd October at the Royston Club.  Tickets are now on sale and can be bought from the Knights after mass.

40 Days for Life Campaign, praying outside a central London abortion centre (marie stopes, 108 Whitfield St, W1T 5EA. Nearest underground stations; Warren Street and Great Portland Street). We will be there every day, including Saturday and Sundays, from now until Sunday 1^st November, from 8am until 8pm. Please come and pray with us. Over 10,000 babies have been saved from abortion, 60 abortion centres have closed down (including one in London) and 118 abortion workers have left the abortion industry. You can be a part of this Life Saving work.       Telephone 0207 723 1740,    email info@goodcounselnetwork.com or see www.goodcounselnetwork.com”

Pilgrim and Magnificat: The Pilgrim for October is now available.  Please take one.  The Magnificat for October/November is also now available.

Please see the notice board for details of open events at schools.

If you want to see a priest then 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 (04—11 Oct 2015) (Year B)