St Anthony of Padua Anerley

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Mass Readings: Page 266 – 268

Order of Mass: Pages 7– 47

First Reading: even as Peter was speaking the Holy Spirit did amazing things and came upon Cornelius and his companions, final proof that Christianity was for the pagans or Gentiles as well, not just the Jewish people.

Psalm:  the psalm continues the idea that Christ (‘the Lord’) came to bring salvation to all peoples.

Second Reading: continuing his letter on the theme of love, St John stresses the primacy of God’s love, who showed his love for us by sending his only Son.

Gospel: following on from the imagery of the vine and the branches, Christ gives His disciples the commandment to love one another, and also gives the obligation “to go and out bear fruit, fruit that will last”.  Each follower of Christ must ask him/herself: do I produce fruit or am I a dead branch?

By Fr David Gibbons, Centre for Catholic Formation

Sunday Teas:

This Sunday’s teas will be served by the UCM.

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

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

Last Sunday’s collections: The 1st collection was £814.20p (including Gift Aided  £243.66p).     The 2nd collection for Parish Funds was £87.96p. Thank you for your generosity.   Today’s 2nd collection will be for Parish Funds.

Recently Deceased: Please remember the soul of Thomas Paterson Bunyan.  The funeral will be on Tuesday 12th May at 2pm followed by the Committal at Beckenham Crematorium.

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.

2nd Note for Gift-Aiders: Newly prepared boxed sets of envelopes for use from June 2015 are ready at the back of the church. Please collect your box.   If you cannot find your box, please give your name to one of the priests and   we will check into it.

Baptism Preparation: The next Baptism Preparation sessions will be held on Mondays, the 11th, 18th and 25th of May at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre (4 Genoa Road).  It is important to attend all three sessions.

UCM: The annual pilgrimage to Aylesford will be on Tuesday 26th May. There  are a few seats left on the coach if anyone would like to join us . Price £15/£10 Child. Please contact Kate Boyle on 020 8778 8086 / 07906 207584/ katebyl@yahoo.co.uk

Bridge Club: The Bridge Club welcomes new members. If you are interested please come along at 1pm on Mondays in the Parish Centre (4 Genoa Road). If you have never played still you can join. It will be an opportunity for you  to learn how to play Bridge.

Cake Sale: There will be a cake sale in aid of the Nepal Relief Fund after the 9.30am Sunday mass this weekend. The UCM will be selling cakes in the Parish Centre.  Please do come in and support this worthy cause.

Annual Mass for Bereaved Parents: The annual Mass for Bereaved Parents will be held at St. Joseph’s Bromley on Tuesday 12^th May at 7.30pm. This will be followed by refreshments in the Upper Room.

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, Lead 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.

Training Day – How to lead a Quiet Day: At the Emmaus Centre on Tuesday 26th May there will be a training day iin partnership with the Retreat Association. Facilitated by Susanne Carlsson. Arrival 10am (tea and coffee) for 10.30 start finishing 4pm.  Suggested donation of £20 with cooked lunch or £10 if you are bringing a packed lunch.  To book please contact Emmaus Centre Layhams Road, West Wickham, Kent BR4 9HH Tel: 020 8777 2000   Fax: 020 8776 2022 Email: enquiries@emmauscentre.org.uk

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.

Recycling:  Please do keep donating your old mobile phones and printer ink cartridges (except Epson) but please no printer toner cartridges.  Thank you.

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 (10—17 May 2015) (Year B)