St Anthony of Padua Anerley

Third Sunday of Easter

Mass Readings: 258 – 261,

Order of Mass: Pages 7 – 47

The understanding of the Old Testament in its fulfilment is an important stage in the discovery of the true meaning of Easter, for us as well as for the apostles. The people of God which is the Church is the inheritor of the promises comes to its perfection in our lives of faith and service. It is an important theme in the stories of the risen Lord with his disciples, that he opened up the Scriptures to them.

Facing the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ at Easter, we face our own death to sin and new life in Christ in Baptism. Because we live in a world of extended news bulletins, the crises across the nations which come into our homes and pressures of all kinds locally, it is difficult to stand back and make space for prayer. Yet this we must try to do if we are to escape from drowning in the ever encroaching waves of materialism. To stop, to make this space, is to battle against the tide. But don’t give up! Take courage! You will find spending time with God gives you a greater certainty and peace. Try a  little each day. You will come to know yourself better and what to do for God and for others.

Sunday Teas:

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

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

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

Last Sunday’s Collections: The 1st collection was £667.18p + £292.50p in Gift Aid Envelopes giving us a parish total of £959.68p. The 2nd collection for Parish Funds was £ 72.56p. Thank you for your generosity. Today’s retiring collection is for Parish Funds. The retiring collection next week will be for Ecclesiastical Education (training students for the priesthood + deaconate).

Recently Deceased: Please pray for the souls and families of Priscilla Burke and Karen McGee. The funeral for Priscilla Burke will be on Monday 16th April at 12noon. The funeral for Karen McGee will be on Friday 27th April at 2.15pm. May their souls rest in peace.

Note for Gift-Aiders: To be a scheme member you must be paying UK Income Tax. If your circumstances have changed and/or you no longer wish to be in the scheme, please let us know. Thank you.   Noel Maloney (Scheme Organiser)

1st Friday Silent Adoration: On the first Friday of every month there will be Silent Adoration in the Church from 7 – 8pm.  This will begin on Friday 4th May.

Life in the Spirit Seminars: Starts on Wednesday 18th April for 8 consecutive Wednesdays at SS Joseph and Swithun Parish, Plaistow Lane, Bromley, BR1 2PR.  7pm Registration and refreshments, 7.30pm Welcome and gathering followed by the Seminar at 8 until 9.30pm. If you are interested in attending please email admin@stjosephsbromley.org or call 020 8402 0459. The poster is on the noticeboard.

Knights of St Columba Parish Quiz:  The KSC Parish Quiz will be on Friday 27th April at Melvin Hall, Melvin Road SE20 8EU. Doors open at 7.30pm for 8pm start. Admission is £2.50 per person. Maximum of 6 people per team. A licensed bar will be available. Please do come along to support what promises to be a fun and enjoyable parish event.

The Road to Emmaus and Beyond: Denis McBride will be at St Anthony’s Church on Thursday 17th May at 7.30pm to talk about his new book ’The Road to Emmaus and Beyond’. Please put the date in your diary and come along to hear him speak about it.

Divine Mercy Retreat: The Marian Fathers are organising a Divine Mercy Retreat on Sunday 15th April from 2 – 6pm at Tyburn Convent, 8 Hyde Park Place, London  W2 2LJ. Please see the notice board for further details.

Post-Easter Talks at the Amigo Hall: Each year the Centre for Catholic Formation hold a series of talks at the Amigo Hall, SE1 7HY, in the weeks of Eastertide. This year, the series’ theme is Eucharist in anticipation of the upcoming National Eucharistic Congress. Entry is free, donations welcome. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Eucharist: Sacrifice and Banquet (12 April); Eucharist and Mission (19 April); Eucharist in Art (26 April); Eucharist and Prayer (3 May) and Eucharist in Scripture (10 May). The talks will also be filmed and will be viewable on the CCF YouTube channel. For more information: www.ccftootingbec.org.uk/sharinginhislife

CYM Careers Fair: Saturday 21^st April 2018 at St James the Great Church, Petts Wood (12.30-2.30pm): Open to all young people, take up this fantastic opportunity to talk to current and former professionals from industries and organisations. Take part in ‘mock interviews’ and receive feedback, get one-to-one careers advice, and learn the best hints and tips on how to craft your CV to stand out and get noticed. Whether you are doing GCSE’s, A-Levels or are preparing for university or job interviews, take advantage of the impressive range of industry professionals in Bromley Deanery who are taking time out to share their skills, experience, advice and guidance with you! Register now for your free ticket (https://cymcareerfair.eventbrite.co.uk) for more details please visit: www.bromleydeanery.org or email susan.longhurst@bromleydeanery.org. We look forward to seeing you on 21^st.

New Evangelization Summit : The New Evangelization Summit is an annual event hosted in Ottawa, Canada and streamed to venues across North America. This year, for the first time, the event will be shown via video link in both Australia and in the UK, at the Centre for Catholic Formation, Tooting Bec, on Saturday 28th April 2018 (9.30am to 9.30pm). Tickets are £30 and include two meals and printed literature. To book visit www.ccftootingbec.org.uk/nes2018

St John’s Seminary – Wonersh: Can you help? The Seminary, near Guidford, Surrey (which has been involved in the formation of priests for over 125 years) is looking for some help with the cost of re-decoration and refurbishment of 30 of its bedrooms, which have received little or no upgrading for 40+ years. The Seminary operates on a very tight budget, and there are no funds available for this much-needed work, which would cost in the region of £2000 per room. If you can help in any way, please send a cheque made payable to St John’s Seminary to: Mgr Gerry Ewing (Vice-Rector), St John’s Seminary, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey  GU5 0QX.  Thank you so much!

Please pray for the sick of the Parish: John Barry, Mercie Ihekweme-Hill, Kieran Quinn and Michael Creech.

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS (15th April—22nd April 2018) (Year: B)