St Anthony of Padua Anerley

Baptism of the Lord

Mass Readings: Page 118 – 122

Order of Mass: Pages 6 – 60

 First Reading:  the prophet delivers a message of consolation and hope: the Lord is “like a shepherd feeding his flock”.

 Psalm:  this is the first psalm at the Easter Vigil, the night of Baptisms.  It speaks of God the creator and the Holy Spirit the renewer.

 Second Reading: this text is the source of the line “as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ” in the prayer at Mass after the Lord’s Prayer.

 Gospel:  in his brief reference to Jesus’ own Baptism, Luke emphasises the coming of the Holy Spirit upon Him and the approval of the Father.  He also stresses that Jesus was at prayer.

 Fr David Gibbons,

Centre for Catholic Formation

Sunday Teas:

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

Next Sunday’s teas will be served by the French Speaking Prayer Group.

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

Last Sunday’s collections: The 1st collection was £1061.60p including Gift Aided  £375.60p). The 2nd collection for Parish Funds £69.76p. Thank you for your generosity.

St Vincent de Paul: The next meeting for the St Vincent de Paul society will be on Monday 11th January at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre.  Please come along if you are interested in being part of this society.

Baptism Preparation:  The next Baptism Preparation sessions will be held on the on Monday the 11th, 18th and 25th January at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre.  It is important to attend all three sessions.

Notification of Marriage: Please note that at least six months notice of a marriage is normally required.  If you are member of this parish the paper work must be completed  by this parish no matter where the marriage is solemnised.

Day of Recollection: There will be a Day of Recollection for the Eucharistic ministers, Readers, Catechists, and anyone who is involved in church activities will be on Saturday 16th January at 11am.

Stations of the Cross Donation Envelopes: Please give these envelopes to the priest.  If you are a gift aider then please put your gift number or name on the envelope.  Do not put them in the Parish collection bags.  

Justice and Peace news: World Day of Refugees and Migrants: Praying in Solidarity with Refugees on the 17th January.  Download the prayer pack from the Jesuit Refugee Service Website www.jrsuk.net or email uk@jrs.net or phone 020 7488 7310

Homeless Sunday: On the 24th January – Connect, Challenge and Commit.  Please see the Housing Justice website (www.housingjustice.org.uk) for more details.

 London Evenings of Faith- January 2016:  All are welcome to a series of talks on ‘Jesus Christ the key to life’ which will take place on alternate Tuesdays from 12th January 2016 at 7:30pm (subsequent talks are 26th January, 9th February, 23rd Febraury and 8th March). Talks are held in the basement of 24 Golden Square, London W1F 9JR (Tube: Piccadilly Circus). Full dates and details are available at www.faith.org.uk/events/evenings-of-faith.

New Year’s Resolution – Volunteer with CAFOD:

Are you a people person who can reach out to others in your parish and get them involved in CAFOD activities? Are you a confident public speaker who would enjoy raising awareness of our faith and global social justice in churches or schools? Or are you organised and would relish helping to coordinate CAFOD activities across an area?

We are looking for volunteers to be ambassadors for CAFOD in the Archdiocese of Southwark in a variety of roles. If you are interested please get in touch with Eileen, Nalini or Marine for more details or book a place on the next CAFOD energiser day on Saturday 23 January 2016, 10am – 3:30pm in Amigo Hall, St George’s Cathedral, Waterloo: Phone 020 8466 9901, email southwark@cafod.org.uk or online http://cafodenergiser.eventbrite.co.uk

Turn your passion for social justice into action by volunteering with CAFOD in 2016.

Knights of St Columba Food Bank Collection: The Knights of St Columba collect for the Penge Food Bank on the last weekend of the month.  The next collection will be on 30th/31st January.  Thank you for your kind donations. 

Job Vacancies: Please visit the Bishop Challoner website (www.bishopchallonerschool.com) or contact 020 8460 3546 for information on several current vacancies at the school.

Cold Weather: Please do remember to close the doors behind you when you are entering or leaving the church.  The weather is getting colder and we want to conserve the heat inside the church.  Thank you.

Recycling:  Please do keep donating your old mobile phones and printer ink cartridges (except Epson) but please no printer toner cartridges.  Thank you

 MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS (03 – 10 Jan 2016) (Year: C)