St Anthony of Padua Anerley

The Twenty-Eighth Sunday of the Year (C)

(12th October 2025)

Day of Prayer for Prisoners and their Families

Welcome to St Anthony of Padua Church

Please find details of our Masses on the back of this newsletter. 

The Sunday Mass (28th Sunday) can be found on page 149 in the Parish Mass Book.

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.

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

¨ Parish Business: Father Joseph is available between 7pm to 8pm on Wednesdays if you would like to speak to him in person or on the phone.

¨ For any Parish/Church enquiries, please telephone 020 8778 8597.  Please leave a clear message with your name and telephone number.

St Anthony of Padua Parish Vision on Evangelisation 

Our vision at St Anthony of Padua parish is faith, community, love and respect.  To proclaim the good news of the gospel to all our parishioners including adults, children and the elderly and infirm who are housebound.  We want parishioners to know they are saved and to be so enthused as to become convinced disciples willing and able to be missionary in outlook, spreading the good news far and wide in the parish, the local community and beyond.

Mass Times:

Mondays to Saturdays: 9.30am (and 7.30pm on Tuesdays)

Sunday Masses: 6pm (Saturday evenings); 9.30am;  11.15am and 5.30pm

Adoration and Benediction: Every Friday at 7.30pm

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

Pilgrims of Hope – Weekly Rosaries: Join the Knights of St Columba every Thursday at 7.30pm via zoom (Zoom ID: 895 3351 1576, passcode: 856705) or on facebook (https://facebook.com/KofSC.

Commission for Promoting Racial and Cultural Inclusion – Free Webinar:  On 16th October from 7 – 8.45pm there will be a webinar which will offer a meaningful opportunity to reflect, share and entrust our work to Mary’s intercession.  Please see the notice board for further information.

Black History Month Celebration: On Wednesday 22nd October from 10am to 2.30pm at Anerley Town Hall there will be a vibrant community event celebrating Black healthcare pioneers and tackling health inequalities.  Access free health checks and culturally tailored nutrition advice.  Enjoy a traditional Afro-Caribbean lunch and connect with local health partners.  Free to attend – Limited Spaces!  Register your attendance via Eventbrite today!  Please see the notice board.

Father John Olaniran:  The Induction Mass for Father John Olaniran will be taking place at 7pm on the 31st October at St Theresa of the Infant Jesus, Biggin Hill. TN16 3LJ.  All parishioners from St Anthony’s are welcome to attend.

Free Health & Wellbeing Community Event: This free event at Kentwood Adult Education Centre on Friday 31st October from 10.30 – 3.30pm is open to everyone, with no booking required.   Health professionals will offer community residents a range of information focusing on health and wellbeing, including the opportunity to receive flu and covid 19 vaccinations on the day.

Father John Olaniran:  The Induction Mass for Father John Olaniran will be taking place at 7pm on the 31st October at St Theresa of the Infant Jesus, Biggin Hill. TN16 3LJ.  All parishioners from St Anthony’s are welcome to attend.

‘Building a Better Marriage’ – Treat yourselves to some time together!

Saturday 1st November from 9.30am – 4.30pm at St James the Great, 283 Crescent Drive, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1AY 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.  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.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Job Vacancies: Caremark Merton are looking for a Field Care Supervisor and Care Manager.  Full job descriptions and further details can be found at www.caremark.co.uk/merton.

Missio: Next week’s Second Collection will be for Missio, the Church’s official organisation for the support of foreign missions.  The collection taken on World Mission Sunday goes in it’s entirety to support ~churches, hospitals, schools and vocations in countries where the Church is new, young or poor.  Missio works through local bishops, churches and missionary congregations to ensure that resources are distributed fairly and justly on the basis of need.  The money goes directly from England Wales to the bishops in the mission territories.

Please pray for the sick and housebound of our Parish.

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

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS 12th to the 19th Oct 2025 Year C