St Anthony of Padua Anerley

Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy)

Mass Readings: Pages 262 – 265

Order of Mass: Pages 6 – 60

Today, the Octave of Easter, is also Divine Mercy Sunday.  A Plenary Indulgence is available to those who recite the Divine Mercy prayers today.

First Reading:  the Eastertide readings from Acts continue.  The early Church was a very effective Church.  Things happened.  The number of converts “increased steadily”.

Psalm:  a song of thanksgiving for the marvellous works of the Lord, which make us glad.

Second Reading:  the first in a series of readings from the Apocalypse, St John’s vision of heaven.  He sees the risen and ascended Jesus Christ, describing Him as “a Son of man” (using the phrase from Daniel 7:13), the “First and the Last”, and “the Living One”.

Gospel:  the risen Jesus appears to the disciples (minus Thomas the Twin) and gives them the Holy Spirit in order to be able to forgive sins.  A week later He appears to them again, and this time Thomas sees and believes.

Fr David Gibbons,

Centre for Catholic Formation

Sunday Teas:

This Sunday’s 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.

A Big Thank You: Your generous Easter Offerings were greatly appreciated. Also, the Good Friday collections for the Holy Places raised £630.18p. Thank you for your generosity.

Recently deceased: Please pray for the soul and family of John Raymond Vaz. The funeral will be on Monday 11th April at 11am followed by the burial at 12.30pm at Beckenham Cemetery.

Eucharistic Ministers: Please can all the Eucharistic Ministers return their DBS forms to Father Sunith as soon as possible.  Those Ministers who did not collect a form at the meeting, can you please collect a form from the Presbytery.

Mass Book: There are masses available from June onwards if you would like to book a particular mass for those dates.  All masses prior to June are fully booked.

Rotas for Eucharistic  Ministers & Readers: are available for collection from the sacristy.
SVP: The next meeting of the St Vincent de Paul group will be on Monday 4th April at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre. All are welcome.

Top of the Pew Quiz Competition: This year St Anthony’s has been drawn away to St Marks, Bromley (Westmoreland Road, opposite Bromley South Station) . The quiz will be on Sunday 10^th April starting at 8 pm. Please come along to enjoy the contest and support our parish team. Please contact a member of the Parish Council if you need further details or would like transport to and from the event.

Can you help?: We need volunteers who can work together to help raise money for the Clergy Support Fund.  The purpose of this fund is to help sick and retired clergy.  All the training and support will be given by the diocese.  Please let Father Sunith or Father Stuart know if you are interested in helping out this worthy cause.

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.

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 on Sunday 24^th April 2016 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!

If you celebrating a significant Wedding Anniversary this year 1, 25, 40,50,60+. If you please give  you name, address , telephone number and the anniversary. Archbishop Peter Smith will invite you to special celebration in St. George’s Cathedral on Saturday 18^th June at 3pm. Please give the details  to one of the priests.

Penge Festival 2016: This year’s Penge Festival will be from 4th to the 26th June.  The theme is ‘Celebrating Heritage’.  There will be a variety of celebrations taking place over these three weeks in June:  Walks and trails, Tour de Penge, Kiddies Fun Day, Theatre Events, Organ Recitals, Penge Art Trail, Art in Crystal Palace Park, Walter de la Mare and Ira Aldridge celebrations, Over 60s Party, Cream Tea Bingo, Penge Poetry Competition, ‘Beating the Bounds’, Grand Festival Fete and many more events.  The organisers hope there will be something for everyone.  All are welcome.

 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 (03—10 Apr 2016) (Year: C)