St Anthony of Padua Anerley

Parish Monthly Newsletter August 2025

Jubilee of Hope

Welcome to St. Anthony’s Church 

We kindly ask that you respect our Parish Church guidance:

¨ Please turn off your mobile phone when you enter the Church.

¨ Please remember that many parishioners like to pray
before and after the mass so please be respectful and keep talking/noise to a minimum.

¨ People displaying any symptoms of Covid, Flu or Norovirus should stay at home and not travel to church or participate in person.

¨ The use of face masks is a personal choice.

¨ Holy Communion can now be received on the tongue or on the hand and The Sign of Peace can now be carried out with handshakes (if you so wish).

Mass times:

Mondays to Saturdays: 9.30am

Please note: There is no mass on Tuesday evenings but the church will be open from 7.30pm until 8.15pm for private devotion to St Anthony.

Sunday Masses: 6pm (Saturday evenings); 9.30am; 11.15am and 5.30pm.
Adoration and Benediction:   Every Friday at 7:30pm 

The Angelus: The Angelus will be said every Saturday at 6pm, before the evening Mass, and after the 11.15am Mass on Sunday.

Sunday Teas: Sunday Teas will resume in September.

Recently Deceased:  Please remember to pray for the soul of Adrian Brito-Babapulle.  The funeral was held on the 25th of July.  May his soul rest in peace.

Please continue to pray for the soul of Father Sunith, our Parish Priest, who died recently.

Important news:

Please note that St Anthony’s Parish will be welcoming Father Joseph Edem at the end of August.  We will, therefore, be thanking and saying a fond farewell to Father John who has been looking after the Parish since Father Sunith’s sudden and untimely death.

Father John’s last weekend at St Anthony’s will be 23/24th August.

Please Read: The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency are seeking feedback from anyone who may have information regarding the safeguarding function in Southwark Archdiocese. Please follow on the below links if you wish to contribute. Thank you.

Do you have information to help our safeguarding inspection in Southwark?

https://catholicsafeguarding.org.uk/do-you-have-information-to-help-our-safeguarding-inspection-in-southwark/

Survivors’ Work With Us

https://catholicsafeguarding.org.uk/victims-and-survivors/survivors-work-with-us/

The Safeguarding Team wishes to continually develop best practice-please can you complete a short survey to assist in this learning. The team is particularly keen to learn from anyone who has been harmed by abuse. https://forms.rcaos.org.uk/archdiocese-of-southwark-safeguarding-team-learn-improve-survey/

National Pilgrimage of Reparation & Prayer for the Sanctity of Life to Walsingham, Saturday 2nd August is to be led by Bishop John Keenan of Paisley diocese, Scotland .  Everyone is invited to join in this pilgrimage either in person or via the Shrine livestream at https://www.walsingham.org.uk/live-stream/.   Details of the day and travel arrangements can found found at www.prolifepilgerimage.org

All Nations Retreat: Please see the notice board for details of this family and youth residential retreat to be held in Oxfordshire from 15th to the 17th August.

Southwark Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: There are still a few places available on the pilgrimage, which Southwark makes to Lourdes from 22 to 29 August this year.  For information and booking, please see https://www.tangney-tours.com/diocese-pilgrimages/diocese-ca/  There are a range of hotels available, though most Southwark pilgrims will be staying at the Hotel Eliseo.  Further information is available from Bishop Paul paulhendricks@rcaos.org.uk or Canon Perera edwardperera@rcaos.org.uk

Enrolment Forms for Confirmation can be found at the back of the Church.

Celebration of St Faustina Birthday: The Divine Mercy Apostolate, London is holding a Celebration of St Faustina Birthday at Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent on Bank Holiday Monday 25 August 2025 from 10:30 am to 4pm.  All welcome. Call millie on 07957594646 for more information. Coaches from Ealing Broadway and Victoria

Pilgrimage of Hope: The Pilgrimage of Hope is a national walking pilgrimage for England and Wales with four main Ways converging at the Cathedral of St Barnabas, Nottingham, on Saturday 13th September 2025., the eve of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.  It is an initiative of the Hearts in Search of God project which promotes and develops walking pilgrimages in our nations.  Registration is open for Day Pilgrims but will close on 21st August 2025.  Please see the notice board for further details.

The Well with Christopher West and Mike Mangione: There will be a special evening of beauty, reflection and eucharistic revival at St George’s Cathedral on Thursday 11th September.  Well known author and Theology of the Body expert, Dr Christopher West, is coming to the UK with musician Mike Mangione to invite us to meet at the Well.  Spaces are limited so buy your tickets (£21) now.  More information and tickets can be found at http://aec.rcaos.org.uk/latest/the-well

Building a Better Marriage: Saturday 13 September 2025 9.30am-4.30pm at Amigo Hall, St George’s Cathedral, Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HR.  This is a day in which married couples can privately explore their relationship more deeply and gain valuable insights into the communication and the call of the Church to the married. There is no charge for this course, but booking is essential. Please contact Carole on mflkent@rcaos.org.uk or phone 07983 524 727. Refreshments will be provided but please bring a packed lunch.

Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies: The CCRS is a knowledge-based, internationally recognised qualification that provides participants with an understanding of the teachings of the Catholic faith. It enhances the understanding that education within the Church is a life-long process which leads to greater intimacy with Jesus Christ.  This course presents the basic foundational teachings of the Catholic Church in a manner that is captivating, inspiring, and applicable.  The CCRS is designed and intended to support the Archbishop’s vision of missionary parishes and schools by cultivating an evangelistic spirit.  Participants will be equipped to make an informed and practical contributions to their chosen field of ministry within the Church. Please visit aec.rcaos.org.uk/ccrs for further information.

Job Adverts: The Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis is the diocesan department for supporting parishes in Evangelisation, Catechesis and adult Formation through courses, events and particularly, through Some Definite Service.  They are advertising for two roles: Course Administrator and Departmental Administrator (both 22.5 hours per week).  For job descriptions and more information on how to apply, visit: https://aec.rcaos.org.uk/latest/job-vacancy-administrators

St George’s Cathedral are also looking for volunteers to help with their Community Fridge on Thursdays and/or Fridays.  Contact the Project Manager Di: di.blackler@oasiswaterloo.org or call 07378 193344.  A volunteer Parish Safeguarding Representative is also required.  Please speak to Canon Michael for further information.

Thank you to all those people who help support the Parish: Those who help in whatever way, serving on the altar, being a catechist, reading at Mass, cleaning the Church, arranging flowers, helping with Parish events or general help in the background. All are thanked for their generous help and support.

Church Flowers: Please do admire and enjoy the beauty of the flowers in and around the Church and in the garden but please do not pick them.  Leave them for all to enjoy.  Thank you.

If you would like to book a Mass, there are envelopes at the back of the church. 

Notices for the newsletter need to be emailed/posted to the presbytery by the last Thursday of the month (anerley@rcaos.org.uk).