St Anthony of Padua Anerley

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Mass Readings: Page 160 – 162

Order of Mass: Pages 7– 47

First Reading:  Daniel’s somewhat mysterious description of the coming of the Son of Man was taken up by the New Testament writers as a title for Jesus Christ, whose ‘sovereignty is an eternal sovereignty which shall never pass away’.

Psalm:  let us sing to the Lord, ascended and enthroned in Heaven.

Second Reading: alpha and omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet.  So, Jesus is the first and the last, the beginning and the end.

Gospel:  Pilate asks Jesus about his kingship.  Jesus’ kingship, while it concerns what goes on in this world (we must not forget that), is not derived from this world but from beyond it.  And Christ’s kingship is about witnessing to the truth.  Those who have a sense of truth respond to him.

By Fr David Gibbons, Centre for Catholic Formation

Sunday Teas:

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

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

Last Sunday’s collections: The 1st collection was £971.36p including Gift Aided  £446.01p). The 2nd collection for Parish Funds was £83.99p. Thank you for your generosity. The  2nd  collection today will be for Catholic Youth Services.

Note for Registered Gift Aiders:  If you require a set of numbered boxed envelopes for your cash donations, please give your name to one of the priests, and we will sort one out. Otherwise, please do write your name on the outside of any other envelope used.

Holy Souls: The Month of November is when we especially remember our dead. Please list  the names of those you wish to be prayed for at all November masses and put it into the special box marked ‘Holy Souls’ which has been placed on the altar rail beside the pulpit.  Please do not put any money into the box.

Season of Advent – Preparing for God’s Coming: Our Diocese has developed a series of daily reflections featuring the Scripture of the day and a related thought and prayer drawn from the spirituality of Stewardship.  If you would like to receive these daily emails and encounter Advent in this way please subscribe via http://eepurl.com/bF0b6P

Parish Christmas Fair: The Fair will be on Saturday 5th December from 11am until 2pm.  If you have any unwanted gifts or good quality items that would attract people to a stall the please do donate them by leaving them in the box in the narthex.  We are especially asking for donations of bottles (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) for the Bottle Stall which is always a popular feature of our fair.  Thank you.

Repository: There are many Christmas items now on sale in the repository.  Please do take a look and see what there is on offer.
Please note that Parish Diaries and December’s Magnificat are now also available.

Christmas Fair Hamper: The Knights of St Columba will be selling raffle tickets after each mass for the Christmas Hamper.  The raffle will be drawn at the Christmas Fair.  Each ticket entry costs £1. We are grateful for any support you can give.

One Day Conversion: On the 5th December from 8.30am to 8pm there will be a one day conversion (praise and worship, Adoration and Holy Mass) and Bible Study (free of cost) at Divine Retreat Centre UK, St Augustine’s Abbey, Ramsgate, Kent  CT11 9PA.  Led by Father Joseph Edattu VC.  Food will be provided.  £15.75 travel cost per person.  Please contact Sharel Goes for more information on 07806 633830.

Theatre: ‘A Christmas Cracker’ – Fun theatre for all the family.  Friday 11th December at 7.30pm to 8.30pm at Christ Church, Beckenham, with light refreshments afterwards (included in the ticket price).  What is it?  Pull open this delightful cracker packed with comedy, puppetry and seasonal storytelling, as Riding Lights offers the whole family a magical glimpse into the heart of Christmas.  Suitable for Primary aged children and above.   Tickets – £6 for Adults and £3 for under 18s.  To purchase tickets, please contact Helen in the church office on 020 8650 3847 / office@ccb.org.uk.  Visit www.ccb.org.uk for more information.  We hope that you can join us.

World Youth Day: On the 23rd July 2016 Southwark Catholic Youth Service will be travelling to Krakow to celebrate the 31st World Youth Day with young people from around the world, Pope Francis, alongside our own Archbishop Peter Smith and Bishop Paul Hendricks.  Please visit www.scys.org.uk/wyd for further information.

Accommodation request: A catholic, working man urgently seeks accommodation in this area (or Beckenham).  If you can help please speak to Father Sunith.  Thank you.

Job Vacancy: A Financial Secretary is sought by the Diocese of Southwark.  To get more information please visit the Diocesan website www.rcsouthwark.co.uk.

Cold Weather: Please do remember to close the doors behind you when you are entering or leaving the church.  Thank you.

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

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS (22—29  Nov  2015)