St Anthony of Padua Anerley

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Mass Readings: Page 169- 172

Order of Mass: Pages 7– 47

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First Reading: the prophet Jeremiah speaks of a new covenant which God will make with his people. Christ is of course the new covenant or new testament.

Psalm: a psalm with a profound insight into sin and forgiveness.

Second Reading: Christ’s humble suffering and obedience to the Father’s will are what bring about the believer’s salvation.

Gospel: in this dramatic Gospel we hear Jesus’ parable of the seed that dies, his words on loving and hating life and on following Him, as well as a clap of thunder and the Father’s voice. Above all, Jesus tells us that His hour has now come, and that laying down His life is actually the hour of His glorification.

By Fr David Gibbons, Centre for Catholic Formation

 CONFIRMATION

We congratulate the following who received the Sacrament of Confirmation this weekend:- Joseph Ibe, James Jacobs, Zia Javil, Harry Malanda, Christian Mulhall– Bittner and Patricia O’Gorman.

Sunday Teas:

This and next Sunday’s teas will (hopefully) 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 £ 1106.61p (including Gift Aided £ 500.60p). The 2nd collection for Parish Funds was £ 92.93p. Thank you for your generosity. The 2nd collection today will be for Parish Funds.

Recently Deceased: Please pray for the souls and families of Martin Wilson, Ann Cheshire, Olga Trype, and Sylvia Devereaux. Martin Wilson’s Requiem mass will be at the church on Tuesday 24th March at 12noon followed by the cremation at Beckenham Crematorium. Ann Cheshire’s Requiem mass will be on Friday 27th March at 10.30am followed by the committal at Beckenham Cemetery. Olga Trype’s funeral will be on Wednesday 1st April at 1.30pm followed by the cremation at Beckenham Crematorium. Sylvia Devereaux’s funeral will be on Friday 10th April at 1pm followed by the cremation at Beckenham Crematorium. May their souls rest in peace.

Stations of the Cross during Lent will be on Wednesdays after the 9.30am Mass and on Fridays at 7pm and Sunday at 4.15pm.

Wednesday Evenings in Lent and 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. Please note that there will be no meetings during Holy Week.

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!!!

Inspired by St Francis of Assisi? You are invited to the Fraternity monthly meeting of the Secular Franciscan Order is this weekend (Sunday 22nd March), 2.30pm-5-0Opm,In St Mary’s Small Hall, Wellesley Rd Croydon.

Everybody’s welcome – just come! (Entrance down ramp at side of Church

Top of the Pew: St Anthony’s will be playing the first round against St Barnabas, Beckenham this weekend (Sunday 22nd March at 8pm in the Parish Centre). Please do come along to show your support to the team.

The Sacrament of Confirmation: Please pray for Joseph Ibe, James Jacobs, Zia Javil, Harry Malanda, Christian Mulhall-Bittner and Patricia O’Gorman who are being confirmed this weekend.

Bethlehem Nativity: A missionary group from Bethlehem Nativity will be at the parish next weekend (28th/29th March) to briefly talk about the Holy Land and to sell religious articles made out of olive wood from the Holy Land. These articles help and support the poor Christian families so any help you could give them would be greatly appreciated.

Church and State: 800 Years later.  A Study Day to mark the 800^th anniversary of Magna Carta.  Friday 27^th March, 11:00am – 3:20pm at the Centre for Catholic Formation, 21 Tooting Bec Road, SW17 8BS.  Cost £5 (to include Lunch).  Early booking is advised for this Day (020 8672 7684) or office@ccftootingbec.org.uk). Please call the CCF office (020 8762 7684) for further information or guidance.

Parish Quiz Night: The Knights of St Columba are holding a quiz night in the Royston Club at 8pm on Friday 17th April. The cost is £2 each or £10 for a team of 6. All are welcome.

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.

Knights of St Columba Food Bank Collection: The Knights are collecting for the Penge Food Bank. They will collect regularly on the last weekend of each month. The next collection will be next weekend 28th/29th March.

DAY & NIGHT GENERAL/CARE ASSISTANTS required at the Convent in West Wickham. To undertake domestic & care duties. For an informal enquiry or to request an application form please phone Sr Paula on 07522 694835 or email at: paulaspark@yahoo.co.uk. Closing date for applicants 12^th April 2015.

Magnificat: April and Holy Week issues are now available in the Repository.

 Clocks: Please remember that the clocks go forward one hour next weekend!

Easter Penitential Service: This will be on Monday 30th March @ 7:30pm.

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

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS (22—29 Mar 2015) (Year B)