St Anthony of Padua Anerley

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Mass Readings: Pages 273 – 276

Order of Mass: Pages 6 – 60

First Reading:  the Council of Jerusalem (the first universal council of the Church) meets to resolve the problems brought by the influx of non Jews.  It was decided in the end there should be no difference between Jew and Gentile.

Psalm:  as the 50 days of Eastertide continue we continue to sing our praises of God.

Second Reading:  in the ‘new Jerusalem’ (heaven) there is no Temple, because it is filled with God’s presence.

Gospel:  the words at the Communion Rite of Mass – ‘Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your apostles Peace I leave you, my peace I give to you …’ – are taken from today’s Gospel.

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 Week’s Collections: The 1st collection was £929.58p (including GiftAided £308.30p). The 2nd collection for the upkeep of St George’s Cathedral was £116.36p. Thank you for your generosity. The 2nd collection today is for Parish Funds.

Recently deceased: Please pray for the soul and family of Hector Thomas. The funeral service will be on Tuesday 3rd May at 11am.

Note for Gift Aiders: New boxed sets of numbered envelopes for use from June 2016 have arrived. Please collect your box from the table at the back of the church (beside the 7th Station).

Baptism Preparation Classes: The next programme of classes will begin on Monday 2nd at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre.  The next two classes will be on the following Mondays (the 9th and 16th May).  It is important to attend ALL three baptism preparation classes.

Parish Choir Initiative: There will be a meeting on Monday 9th May at 7pm in the Parish Centre with Father Stuart to discuss the potential for a parish choir.  We would encourage all ages and abilities to come to the first meeting.  We are looking for music enthusiasts as well as amateurs and professionals – whether you like to sing, hum or play an instrument, let’s meet up and put the fun back into Sunday service!.

Hospital Admissions: If you are due to be admitted to hospital or if you know of a parishioner who has been admitted to hospital then please let one of the clergy know.  Thank you.

Mass Intentions: Please note that mass intentions are available from JULY, there are no dates available before then.

Thank you to all those people who came along to last Sunday’s Youth Ministry Parish Picnic.  It was great to see so many people there in spite of the chilly weather.

Guided Tour of Catholic Heritage Sites in the City of London: The Knights of St Columba have for this Year of Mercy organised a guided tour of our Catholic heritage in the City of London.  The tour starts at 11am on Saturday 7th May, meeting at Blackfriars station (St Paul’s Exit).  The cost is £10 per head.  The proceeds will be shared between the Knights’ charity Missio and the Mission to Prisoners in Brazil Appeal.  The walk will feature the sites of the Priories of Blackfriars and Whitefriars, as well as Bridewell Palace.  The tour will end with an optional pub lunch (at own cost).  All are welcome to come along on this interesting and enjoyable tour in celebration of this Jubilee Year.

Symphonia Verbum: The John Fisher School are holding a concert which will be performed twice, on Monday the 9th May and Wednesday 11th May, both evenings starting at 7.30pm.    Please see the poster on the notice board which has details of the two different venues.  Admission is free with a closing collection in aid of the choir tour at the end.

LATCH AGM 2016: The Latch AGM will be on Thursday 12th May at 7pm at the United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore Road, Bromley Kent  BR1 1RY.

The Sisters of St Elisabeth, Belarus: On the 18th May (9.30am Wednesday Mass) the Sisters of St Elisabeth will be visiting the Parish and will have a small display of their crafts.  The Parish has supported the Sisters in the past and as a result of all the help they have received, they have been able to advance their ministry and help many more people in need.  They have been able to help more than 150 people at their rehab centres, complete construction of the Christian school and progress construction of the Church of St John of Shanghais.  They are also nearing completion of the monastery guest house and welcome anyone who would like to visit their convent and see all the progress that has been made.

Pro-Life Times: Please take a copy of the Pro-Life Times (from the Narthex)available after Mass this weekend.

School Job Vacancies: If you are interested in being a Foundation Governor at St Josephs Junior, Infant and Nursery schools then please contact the school on 020 8653 7195 or see the school website http://www.stjosephsfederation.co.uk

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.

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS (01—08 May 2016) (Year: C)