St Anthony of Padua Anerley

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

Mass Readings:

Easter Vigil – Page 223

Easter Mass – Pages 258 – 262

Order of Mass: Pages 6 – 60

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The Mass of Easter Night

After the seven Old Testament Readings (which may be reduced in number), the First Reading is from St Paul’s letter to the Romans, in which he summarises not only the significance of Christ’s resurrection for Christ Himself but also its significance for those of us Baptized in Him.  After a Psalm of thanksgiving, the Gospel is Luke’s account of the empty tomb, first discovered by the two Marys.

Mass of the Day

First Reading:  St Peter tells Cornelius and his household how he and the other apostles are witnesses to Christ’s resurrection.

Psalm:  a psalm of rejoicing and gladness.

The Second Reading is either from St Paul’s letter to the Colossians (let your thoughts be on heavenly not earthly things) or his first letter to the Corinthians (celebrate the feast by getting rid of the old yeast of evil and wickedness).

The Sequence follows, sung if possible (you may find it in hymn books under its Latin title Victimae Paschali Laudes).

Gospel:  John’s account of the empty tomb.

Fr David Gibbons,

Centre for Catholic Formation

Sunday Teas:

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

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

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

Last Sunday’s collections: The 1st collection was £1242.22p (including Gift Aided  £597.00p). The 2nd collection for Easter Flowers was £115.30p.  Thank you for your generosity.

Easter Sunday:  The collection at all masses today will be your personal gift to Fr Sunith.

Recently deceased: Please pray for the souls and families of Tina Grey and John Raymond Vaz. The funeral for Tina Grey will be on Friday 1st April at 12.45pm at Beckenham Crematorium.  The funeral for John Raymond Vaz will be on Monday 11th April at 11am followed by the burial at 12.30pm at Beckenham Cemetery.

Eucharistic Ministers: Please can all the Eucharistic Ministers return their DBS forms to Father Sunith as soon as possible.  Those Ministers who did not collect a form at the meeting, can you please collect a form from the Presbytery.

Can you help?: We need at least 8 people who can work together to help raise money for the Clergy Support Fund.  The purpose of this fund is to help sick and retired clergy.  All the training and support will be given by the diocese.  Please let Father Sunith or Father Stuart know if you are interested in helping out this worthy cause.

Mass Book: There are masses available from June onwards if you would like to book a particular mass for those dates.  All masses prior to June are fully booked.

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.

Knights of St Columba Food Bank Collection: The Knights are collecting for the Penge Food Bank this weekend.  Thank you for your donations.

Deanery Memorial Service for Bereaved Parents: This will take place on Sunday 17th April at 3pm in St James the Great Community Centre, Petts Wood followed by refreshments.  This service is for all parishioners within the Deanery.

Parish Quiz: There will be a Parish Quiz on Friday 22nd April from 8pm until 10pm at the Royston Club, Royston Road, Penge SE20 7QW.  Please put this date in your diary.  All are welcome.

Guided Walk: There will be a guided walk of historic catholic sites on Saturday 7th May from 11am until 1pm.  More details to follow.

If you celebrating a significant Wedding Anniversary this year 1, 25, 40,50,60+. If you please give  you name, address , telephone number and the anniversary. Archbishop Peter Smith will invite you to special celebration in St. George’s Cathedral on Saturday 18^th June at 3pm. Please give the details  to one of the priests.

Penge Festival 2016: This year’s Penge Festival will be from 4th to the 26th June.  The theme is ‘Celebrating Heritage’.  There will be a variety of celebrations taking place over these three weeks in June:  Walks and trails, Tour de Penge, Kiddies Fun Day, Theatre Events, Organ Recitals, Penge Art Trail, Art in Crystal Palace Park, Walter de la Mare and Ira Aldridge celebrations, Over 60s Party, Cream Tea Bingo, Penge Poetry Competition, ‘Beating the Bounds’, Grand Festival Fete and many more events.  The organisers hope there will be something for everyone.  All are welcome.

Please pray for the sick of the Parish:  Margaret Glennon, Bridget McLaughlin, Ellen Garvey, John Barry , Margaret Southwell  and Mercie Ihekweme-Hill.

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

 Father Sunith and Father Stuart would like to wish all of you a safe, happy, holy Easter.

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS (27 Mar—03 Apr 2016) (Year: C)