St Anthony of Padua Anerley

Thirty-third Sunday

Mass Readings: Page 157 – 160

Order of Mass: Pages 7– 47

First Reading: this vision of the end of time and what we would call the Day of Judgement contains the first reference in the Old Testament to belief in the resurrection of the dead.

Psalm:  union with God will prove stronger than death.

Second Reading:  given this text, why do Catholic priests stand at the Altar each day offering the sacrifice of the Mass?  Because they are offering the one sacrifice of Christ, which alone can forgive sins.

Gospel:  chapter 13 of Mark is often called the ‘Little Apocalypse’ as it looks to the end of time.  In today’s Gospel, using language from the Old Testament (such as today’s First Reading from Daniel), Jesus teaches about the coming of the Son of Man, and the need for watchfulness (the parable of the fig tree).  That the end will come is certain; but when the Son of Man will return we do not know.

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 volunteers.

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

Last Sunday’s collections: The 1st collection was £1,010.24p (including Gift Aided  £372.55p). The 2nd collection for the Archbishop’s Administration  Fund  was £103.71p. Thank you for your generosity. The 2nd collection today will be for Parish Funds.

Note for Gift Aiders:  If you require a set of boxed envelopes for your cash donations, pleased give your name to one of the priests, and we will sort it out.

Holy Souls: The Month of November is when we especially remember our dead. Please list  the names of those you wish to be prayed for at all November masses and put it into the special box marked ‘Holy Souls’ which has been placed on the altar rail beside the pulpit.  Please do not put any money into the box.

UCM: There will be a meeting this Monday (16th November at 7.30pm).  We will be holding our Annual Elections.  Please bring subs and a £5 deposit for the Christmas Meal.

Prayer: Father David Gibbons will be here at St Anthony’s on Wednesday 18th at 7.30pm to give a talk about Prayer.  All are welcome.

SVP: Following the visit from the SVP (St Vincent de Paul Society) there will be a meeting at 7.30pm on Wednesday 18th November in the Parish Centre.  We hope as many of you who are interested will come along.  This will give an opportunity for us to give you all the information about the SVP.  We look forward to meeting with you all again.

Repository: There are many Christmas items now on sale in the repository.  Please do take a look and see what there is on offer.
Please note that Parish Diaries and December’s Magnificat are now also available.

Parish Christmas Fair: The Fair will be on Saturday 5th December from 11am until 2pm.  If you have any unwanted gifts or good quality items that would attract people to a stall the please do donate them by leaving them in the box in the narthex.  We are especially asking for donations of bottles (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) for the Bottle Stall which is always a popular feature of our fair.  Thank you.

Christmas Fair Hamper: This weekend (14th/15th November) the Knights of St Columba will be selling raffle tickets after each mass for the Christmas Hamper.  The raffle will be drawn at the Christmas Fair.  Each ticket entry costs £1. We are grateful for any support you can give.

 St Mary’s, Crown Lane, Chislehurst, BR7 5PL: The Annual Cemetery Mass and Blessing of the Graves  will take place on Saturday 21^st November at noon, remembering those buried at Saint Mary’s and Beaverwood Cemetery. This year, we have had all of the graves reviewed and are in the process of repairing many that pose a safety concern. Unfortunately, we no longer have up to date contact details of all the families of those buried here. A list of graves that require repair will be posted on the St Mary’s notice board, along with the associated cost. Please email Kelly Robson at office@stmarysrc.org or call 0208 467 3215 if you would like a copy of this list sent to you.   

Theatre: ‘A Christmas Cracker’ – Fun theatre for all the family.  Friday 11th December at 7.30pm to 8.30pm at Christ Church, Beckenham, with light refreshments afterwards (included in the ticket price).  What is it?  Pull open this delightful cracker packed with comedy, puppetry and seasonal storytelling, as Riding Lights offers the whole family a magical glimpse into the heart of Christmas.  Suitable for Primary aged children and above.   Tickets – £6 for Adults and £3 for under 18s.  To purchase tickets, please contact Helen in the church office on 020 8650 3847 / office@ccb.org.uk.  Visit www.ccb.org.uk for more information.  We hope that you can join us.

Cold Weather: Please do remember to close the doors behind you when you are entering or leaving the church.  The weather is turning colder and we want to conserve the heat inside the church.  Thank you.

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

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS (15—22  Nov  2015) (Year B)