St Anthony of Padua Anerley

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Mass Readings: Pages 268 – 271

Order of Mass: Pages 6 – 60

First Reading:  Paul and Barnabas suffer persecution at Antioch for preaching the Gospel.

Psalm:  if Christ is the Good Shepherd, that makes us “the sheep of his flock”.

Second Reading:  in his vision St John sees the heavenly hosts (to which we refer in the Sanctus: ‘holy Lord God of hosts’).  This army of soldiers for Christ is innumerable (thus fulfilling the promise to Abraham) and taken from every nation (not just the Jews).

Gospel: if in the Second Reading Jesus is the lamb, here He is the Good Shepherd.  Today is often called Good Shepherd Sunday, and traditionally is a day of prayer for religious vocations.

Fr David Gibbons,

Centre for Catholic Formation

Sunday Teas:

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

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

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

Last Week’s Collections: The 1st collection was £1188.22p (including GiftAided £467.01p. The 2nd collection for Parish Funds was £72.14p. Thank you for your generosity. The 2nd collection today is for Ecclesiastical Education.

Recently deceased: Please pray for the souls and families of Audrey Mary Manning, Bridget o’Condell and Hector Thomas.
Audrey Mary Manning’s funeral service will be on Monday 25th April at 12.45pm at Beckenham Crematorium.
Bridget o’Condell’s body will be received into the church at 4.30pm on Monday 25th April and the Requiem Mass will be on Tuesday 26th April at 11am.
Further information about Hector Thomas’ Requiem Mass will be on the 3rd May at 11am.

Urgent – Eucharistic Ministers: Please can all the Eucharistic Ministers collect, complete and return their DBS  Reference forms to Father Sunith as soon as possible.  It is a diocesan requirement that EVERY Eucharistic Minister has to have a DBS check.  Please do return your form as soon as possible so that these checks can be completed.  Thank you.
Thank you to those Eucharistic Ministers who have already completed and returned their forms.

Rotas: Please collect your rota from the sacristy.

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.

Deanery Memorial Service for Bereaved Parents: This will take place on Sunday 17th April at 3pm in St James the Great Community Centre, Petts Wood followed by refreshments.  This service is for all parishioners within the Deanery.

Parish Quiz: There will be a Parish Quiz on Friday 22nd April from 8pm until 10pm at the Royston Club, Royston Road, Penge SE20 7QW.  Please put this date in your diary.  All are welcome.

Knights of St Columba Food Bank Collection: The Knights are collecting for the Penge Food Bank next weekend (23/24th April).  Thank you for all your kind donations.

St Anthony of Padua Youth Ministry Picnic: Father Sunith and the youth ministry team would like to invite all young people of the parish and their parents to a picnic next Sunday (24^th April) at 12.30pm in the Presbytery garden.  Refreshments will be provided but please feel free to bring additional food or snacks to share. There will be plenty of exciting activities and games to play, and we would love to let you know about our ideas for the youth ministry, the activities planned for the future and to hear your opinions, ideas and suggestions.  We would particularly welcome any parishioners who would like to get involved with youth ministry in the parish or who would simply like to know more – we look forward to seeing you there!

Good News:  St Anthony’s Primary School has been judged as a ‘good school’ in the latest Ofsted inspection.  The governors, staff, children and parents are delighted and look forward to building on this success.  We aim to provide an outstanding service to the community.  Thank you for your prayers and for your support.  Lorna White, Head Teacher.

School Job Vacancies: If you are interested in applying for the position of Deputy Head at Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School of if you wish to arrange an informal chat or to visit the school then please contact Mrs Alford on m.alford@virgofidelis.org.uk or 02086559083.  The closing date is the 25th April.

If you are interested in applying for Maths or Science Technician vacancies then please visit www.bishopchallonerschool.com or contact the school office on 020 8460 3546, email sue@bishopchallonerschool.com CVs unaccompanied by a completed application form will not be accepted. The closing date is the 25th April.

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 (17—24 Apr 2016) (Year: C)