St Anthony of Padua Anerley

Third Sunday of Easter

Mass Readings: Page 258 – 261

Order of Mass: Pages 7– 47

First Reading: in his homily St Peter says that for the people of Israel the only proper response to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ is repentance, for the resurrection has the power to wipe out their sins.

The Psalm has been described by one commentator as a ‘happy, confident little evening psalm’.

Second Reading:  both truth and love are found only when we keep God’s commandments.  St John also refers to Christ’s role as the sacrificing priest.

 Gospel:  the risen Jesus appears to the disciples, who are not surprisingly alarmed and frightened.  But He is no ghost: He can be touched and He eats fish.  He explains everything to them, and then tells them that they are to be witnesses.

 By 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 Sunday’s collections: The 1st collection was £901.72p (including Gift Aided £397.00p).  The 2nd collection for Parish Funds was £69.87p. Thank you for your generosity.

Today’s 2nd collection will be for the upkeep of  St George’s Cathedral. 

Recently Deceased: Please remember in your prayers Family and friends of Thomas Bunyan and Josephine Colohan. Funeral arrangements will be notified next week

Wednesday Evenings in the Easter Season: Father Stuart will be showing the next episodes from Father Robert Barron’s highly acclaimed series entitled Catholicism on Wednesday evenings in the Parish Centre at 7.30pm. All are welcome.

Parish Quiz Night: Thank you to the Knights of St Columba who organised the Parish Quiz Night on Friday.  Thank you also to everyone who came along to support this enjoyable evening.

Knights of St Columba: The Knights of St Columba were formed on the principles of Charity, Unity and Fraternity, with the most important being Charity. This is at the heart of all our actions. The Lord regarded acts of mercy and charity as being most important. Therefore we invite more Catholic men to become more involved in the Lay Apostolate and Evangelising. If you are interested. Please contact:  Knights of St Columba, 75 Hillington Road South, Glasgow G52 2AE Tel: 0141 883 5700 http://www.ksc.org.uk

UCM: There is a UCM meeting on Monday (20th April) in the Parish Centre at 7.30pm.  Please bring £5 to reserve your place for Aylesford.

21^ST 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 next weekend.  Thank you for your kind donations.

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.

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.

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.

Calling Married Couples: Marriage Encounter is a weekend away to explore where you are going and enliven your relationship, bringing you closer and deepening your commitment to your lifetime together.  There are spaces available on the weekend at Park Place (Wickham, near Fareham, Hampshire) from 19th – 21st June.  For information and online booking visit www.wwme.org or contact Chris and Mary Farrall – 02380 275401.

Prams and Buggies: Adequate parking space for prams & buggies has been created in the Narthex. If you must bring prams and buggies into the church, please ensure that you do not block any of the doorways, as all are used as fire-escapes. Health & Safety regulations require that all doorways be kept clear at all times.

Recycling:  Please do keep donating your old mobile phones, printer inkjets (except Epson).

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 (19 April —26th Apr 2015) (Year B)