St Anthony of Padua Anerley

Fifth Sunday of Lent (C)

Mass Readings: 176 – 179

Order of Mass: Pages 7 – 60

First Reading:  Isaiah recalls the wilderness wandering in Exodus and Numbers, but above all looks forward to the saving power of God to be experienced in the future.

Psalm:  a psalm of joy to come and hope in salvation from God.

Second Reading: Paul tells his personal story to emphasise the importance of renouncing self and accepting Christ Jesus as Lord.

Gospel:  Jesus’ reaction to the woman caught in adultery.  He does not condone adultery (‘don’t sin any more’) but nor does he condone the woman’s condemnation to death.  Why does he not condone her killing?  Because it would prevent her redemption by preventing her repentance. Likewise we must not drive adulterers and other sinners away, but give them chance to repent and be reconciled.

Sunday Teas:

This Sunday 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 £677.29p + £320.50p in Gift Aid envelopes giving us a parish total of £997.79p. The 2nd collection for Parish Funds was  £82.19p. Thank you for your generosity.

Blessed Sacrament: We will continue to have exposition of the Blessed Sacrament  every Friday from 7:30pm to 8:30pm until further notice.

Holy Communion Classes: The next date is Saturday 4th May from 10.30am  – 11.30am in the Parish Centre.

Stations of the Cross:  Stations of the Cross will be on Wednesdays after the 9.30am Mass, Fridays at 7.30pm and Sundays at 4.00pm.

Stations of the Cross booklets are now available in the Repository.

Wednesdays during Lent: Father Stuart’s final Lenten  film this Wednesday (10th April) will be “Two Popes for Two Millennia”  < St John Paul II and Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI >.

Easter Prayers: Please pray for Idalina Milhano and Sandra Ohene who are both about to embark on their spiritual journey in the Catholic faith. Idalina will  receive her First Holy Communion and her Confirmation at the Easter Mass. Sandra will be baptised and receive her First Holy Communion and her Confirmation at the Easter Mass.

Lent Extra 2019 – Copies of Lent Extra 2019: Your Journey to Easter and Beyond are available in the Repository. Please take a look.

Easter Cards: Please take a look at our selection of Easter cards, now available in the Repository.

Marriage Help – Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This programme can help you too. There is no group therapy or group work. For confidential information about Retrouvaille or to register for the next programme commencing with a residential weekend on  7^th – 9^th June 2019. Call or text 0788 7296983 or 0797 3380443 or Email retrouvailleukinfo@gmail.com – or visit www.retrouvaille.org.uk

 Spring Walk: On Sunday 7th April join the Friends of Cator and Alexandra in a spring walk to Cator Park via the Pool riverbank. Meet in Alexandra Recreation Ground by the Victorian fountain for a 2.00pm start. A free walk but donations welcome. We end at Kent House Coffee and Flowers where there is a special offer of coffee and cake for £5.

Penge Poets Evening: On Saturday 13th April at 7.30pm in the Bluebelle Café on Maple Road, the next Penge Poets Evening will be taking place.  First half: the poetry of celebrated Victorian Penge poet Joseph Gwyer. Second half: read your own poems. The £5 entry must be booked in person at the café in advance and includes a drink and nibbles. If you like poetry, you’ll love this!

Alpha Course: There will be an Alpha Course held at SS Joseph and Swithun Parishfrom 1st May to 10th July.  Sessions will be held at St Josephs Parish Hall from 7.30—9.30pm.  Contact Andrew Yacoub at andrewyacoub@icloud.com or Mary Crosby at bromleypa@rcaos.co.uk and visit alpha.org/catholic-context/home.  Please see the poster on the notice board.

Fundraiser Quiz Night: On Saturday 18th May there will be a quiz night (supporting Bromley Relief in Need) at Bromley Parish Church, Church Road, Bromley BR2 0EG.  Please email maureenkennedy75@hotmail.com.  Please also see the notice board.

Events at the House of Prayer in East Molesey:

The Wisdom of Love in the Song of Songs: Monday 27 (Bank Holiday) – Friday 31 May; Led by Stefan Gillow Reynolds; Cost: £320.00
The Song of Songs, also known as the Song of Solomon, is the greatest poem in the Bible and many feel the most sublime poem ever written.  The retreat will focus on the different levels of meaning in the Song, uncovering the story behind it but also seeing how it can speak to us today.  Two aspects of life in particular are illumined by the Song: relations with those we love and contemplation of God.  Dr Gillow Reynolds will facilitate an engaged encounter with the poem, with periods of meditation and chances for creative practice, developing our own creativity and enjoyment of the art and literature that the Song has inspired through the ages.  Arrive on Monday in time for supper at 6.00 pm and leave on Friday at 4.00 pm.  To book, please contact us on: 020 8941 2313 or e-mail: admin@christian-retreat.org

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

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS (7th April—14th April 2019)  (Year: C)