St Anthony of Padua Anerley

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Mass Readings: Page 261 – 263

Order of Mass: Pages 7– 4

First Reading: Peter (and John) are brought before the Sanhedrin, the Jews’ supreme court, and courageously Peter says that the only name by which we can be saved is the name of Jesus.

Psalm: this is the psalm from which Peter quotes in his speech in the First Reading.

Second Reading: we cannot see clearly into the future, but we can be confident that as children of God we shall one day become like God.

Gospel: today is known as Good Shepherd Sunday, as in all three Years the Gospel is taken from chapter 10 of John.  Jesus says that He alone is the true good shepherd (just as He is the true bread from heaven and the true vine).  He has been prepared to lay down His life for His sheep.

 By 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 Knights of St Columba.

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

Last Sunday’s collections: The 1st collection was £1127.33p (including Gift Aided  £479.86p).     The 2nd collection for St George’s Cathedral was  £134.12p. Thank you for your generosity.    Today’s 2nd collection will be for Ecclesiastical Education.

Recently Deceased: Please remember the souls and families of Thomas Paterson Bunyan, Josephine Colohan and also Josephine’s daughter Donna Colohan.
Thomas Paterson Bunyan’s funeral will be on Tuesday 12th May at 2pm followed by the Committal at Beckenham Crematorium.
Josephine and Donna Colohan’s funerals will take place together on Friday 8th May at 10.30 followed by the Committals at 12 noon at Beckenham Cemetery.

Note for Gift Aiders: We are now finalising our 2015 claim for the return of Gift Aid Tax from HMRC. This refund is only allowed if you have paid sufficient tax on your income. If the income tax you have paid or will pay for the year ended 05/04/2015 does not cover the rebate being claimed by us on your donations (= 25p per pound donated), please let Fr Sunith know as soon as possible so that we can amend our records. Meanwhile, thank you for your continuing support for this worthwhile cause.

20th  JUNE 2014 at St George’s Cathedral (Saturday afternoon)
If you are celebrating your 1^st, 10^th, 25^th, 40^th, 50^th, or 60^th+ wedding anniversary this year and would like to attend this very special Mass at St George’s Cathedral, where you can renew your vows, please write your names and address very clearly on the forms (in the Narthex), so that you can receive an invitation from the Archbishop.  LAST DAY TO APPLY IS APRIL 30!!!

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

Mass for New Catholics: This Mass will be on Saturday 9^th May at 11:00am in St George’s Cathedral.  The Archbishop invites all those who have been Baptized or Received into the Church in the past year to attend this Mass, along with their godparents/sponsors, friends and fellow parishioners.

Challenging Presentations from a Catholic Perspective: You are invited to attend a Conference with Challenging Talks and Presentations from a Catholic Perspective on The Family; God’s Masterpiece by five Catholic Speakers on 2nd May at St George’s Cathedral, Amigo Hall from 9.30am until 6pm with opportunities to network with other attendees at the event.  Please register online or go to www.flionline.org or email conference@flionline.org or call 020 8857 9950.

Mass for Migrants: The annual Mass for Migrants, in honour of St Joseph the Worker, is being held on Bank Holiday Monday, 4^th May at St George’s Cathedral, with Archbishop Peter Smith and Cardinal Vincent Nichols con-celebrating.  There will be a banner procession of representatives from London’s diverse communities from the Amigo Hall at 10.30 and mass at 11am.  All are most welcome to attend this vibrant event.

The Venerable Edel Quinn Pilgrimage to Aylesford: A coach will be arranged on a first come, first serve basis and will leave St Anthony’s at approximately 9am on Saturday 9th May returning for 4pm.  Cost is £11.50.  The Edel Quinn pilgrimage will be attended by Bishop Hendricks and is day of Mass, benediction and rosary procession where one can be enrolled in the Brown Scapula of the Carmelite order.  Please register your interest on the flyer in the Narthex or contact James on 07854823760.

Little Big Silence Weekend: Friday 8 May – Sunday 10 May, House of Prayer, 35 Seymour Road, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 0PB  The House of Prayer will be running a silent residential retreat weekend for people to come and have a little taster! The retreat will be led by the House of Prayer Retreat team.   Arrive on Friday in time for supper at 7.00 pm and leave on Sunday at 4.00 pm.  Cost £140 – Advance booking essential.  Please contact us on: 020  8941 2313 or e-mail: houseofprayer@hotmail.co.uk to reserve a place.

 Go and Announce the Gospel of the Lord: the first Evangelization Seminar in a series of seminars is on Saturday 16^th May, 10:00am – 1:00pm, at the Centre for Catholic Formation, Tooting Bec Road, SW17 8BS.  The Centre is by Tooting Bec tube station (take the Tooting Bec Road exit), and there is ample parking.  The subject of this Seminar is Spreading the Good News as an Encounter with Jesus Christ.  The speaker is John Huntriss, Scripture Advisor for the Clifton diocese.

Theology in the Liturgy of Life, Led by Dr Anthony Towey: Saturday 23 May: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm – House of Prayer, 35 Seymour Road, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 0PB  Exploring Divine Wisdom through Exegesis, Experience and Eucharist.  Cost: £20.  Please bring a packed lunch.  Please contact us on: 020  8941 2313 or e-mail: houseofprayer@hotmail.co.uk to reserve a place.

Youth Festival: The Youth Festival is taking place on Saturday 20th June and will focus on some of the themes around Oscar Romero in light of his beatification this year.

  If you want to see a priest then please phone and make an appointment.

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

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS (26th Apr—03 May 2015) (Year B)