St. Mary S Catholic Church Our Lady of Reparation

St. Mary’s Catholic Church ~ Our Lady of Reparation

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) 15th November 2015

Revd. Fr. Michael Scanlon (Parish Priest)

Revd. Vincent Morrison (Permanent Deacon)

Rosary  9.40am  Monday to Friday

VOCATIONS 2015

Priesthood

Religious Life &

Permanent Diaconate

Are you being Called ?

“…www…”

.ukvocation.org

.ukpriest.org

.ukreligiouslife.org

.diaconate.org.uk

.southwarkvocations.com

.catholic.org/vocations

.vocationsguidetothepriesthood.org

Southwark Diocese

Vocations Director

Fr. Stephen Langridge

 01227 272 824

Vocations Address

Fr. James Hurley

14th/15th Nov

We are very pleased to welcome the Episcopal Vicar for Religious Fr. James Hurley at all our Masses this weekend. As part of the Vocations Year, he will speak to us regarding the “the call” to religious life. Please give him a warm welcome.

Focolare Movement

At our Masses today, we welcome the guest speaker(s) from the Focolare Movement. The Word of Life leaflets are available at the back of the Church and we hope that many of you will take an interest in this important Movement. Note too the Concert at Fairfield Halls of 26th Nov, featured in our newsletter.

Sun 15th Nov 2015

end of 9.15am Mass

This Sunday we look at the story of Elijah. Parents and their children are invited to the Bible study class which follows at the end of the 9.15am Mass today. The gathering includes, refreshments, singing ,video and sharing. Everyone is welcome .

Eternal Rest 

Catherine AULD, RiP

Funeral Mass in the Parish

Thu 18 Nov @ 10am

May God grant her eternal rest and bring comfort and consolation to her grieving family and friends.

We remember those who have lost their lives in atrocities being committed across the world and especially in Paris. We shall offer solidarity and unity in prayer at all our Masses this weekend.

In this special month, we continue to remember the Holy Souls and particularly those names on our November Deceased List.

Union of Catholic Mothers (UCM)

Tue 17th Nov @ 7pm

Parish Prayer Room

The next meeting of the (UCM) will be Tue 17 Nov, 7pm, parish prayer room. The group is open to ALL women and if you want to find out a bit more about what we do, have ideas about a possible project or just want to meet others in the Parish - please come and join us. Further details by e-mail:

Lord, are you calling me to join the Catholic Church?

Faith pm

Wed18th Nov 2015

Parish Prayer Room

All Faithseekers, those wanting to become Catholic are very welcome. Please talk to any of the clergy. Fr. Simplicio is leading the Faith Journey. New Catechists are welcome.

Parish Pilgrimages

2016 – 2017

The Planning Group meet next week. If you would like to join, please come along:

Wednesday 25th Nov 2015

Dining Room @ 7.15pm

All Altar Servers

Sat 28th Nov 2015

At the 10am Mass

All Altar Servers are invited to the Parish Guild of St. Stephen Mass, to be held Sat 28th Nov. Altar Servers, interested in enrolling into the Guild must ask their parents to complete and return the tear-off slip, at the base of the invitation letter. Please return it on or before Nov 26th. The letter is available from the Sacristy.

Catechist Team Meeting

Fri 20th Nov @6.30pm

All members of this important team are invited to a meeting this coming Friday At 6.30pm when refreshments will be served. The meeting will start at 7.15pm.We will be putting final details in placefor next years First Holy Communion programme and the Confirmation programme.

Parish Finance Committee

Mon 23rd Nov @6.45pm

A meeting has been arranged next Monday. Emails havebeen sentout confirming these details to all members. Refreshments at 6.45pm meeting starts at 7.15pm.

Fr. Andrew Fernandes Retirement

On Sunday, 29th November a second collection will take place for Fr. Andrew.Envelopes can be found at the back of the church should you not be here on the 29th Nov, but still wish to make a donation. Sunday, 6th December at the 12:15pm Mass, Fr. Andrew will be with us to celebrate Masswhen a presentation to him will take place.

First Holy Communion 2016

Dates and times for next year are as follows:

Sunday, 29th May @ 3pm (Corpus Christi)

Saturday, 4th June @ 2pm

Sunday, 5th June @ 3pm

Further details to follow.

Confirmation 2016

Dates and time for next year are as follows:

Sunday, 2nd October @ 3pm

Sunday, 16th October @ 3pm

Further details to follow.

Fr. Antony Megalan Sellam

Following Fr. Antony's wonderful news ofParish Priest to St. John Fisher Church, Rochester,we are happy to announce that his induction will take place in Rochester on Saturday, 12th December @ 5pm. A coach has been arranged and seats are on a strictly first comebasis. Names of parishioners only with address and telephone contact number should be handed in to the Parish office,no later than Mon 7 Dec.

Women Only Discussion

Mon 16th Nov, 1.30pm

Domestic abuse and sexual violence is unacceptable

behaviour that is contrary to the values and teachings of the Catholic Church.

Faiths Together in Croydon are arranging A Women Only Discussion on Domestic

Violence on Monday 16 November, from 1.30-3pm at CVA, 82 London Rd, Croydon, CR0 2TB. This is an Opportunity to discuss how to recognise domestic abuse and what to do next and how to get help if you are a victim.

Brendan Shine Concert

Thu 19 Nov 2015 @ Fairfield Halls - book your tickets on-line for the concert and help raise £1k for St. Christopher’s Hospice

Gen Verde Concert, Croydon

“Start Now” @ Fairfield Halls

Thu 26 Nov 2015 @ 7.30pm

Book your tickets now for this inspiring concert exploring what it takes to make a fairer just world. Visit the Focolare website on

Christmas Concert

Selected Holy Boy Songs

and Carols

In the Church @2.30pm

Sat 5th Dec 2015

Mark and hold this for the concert here at St. Mary’s. The Parish Choir will be joined by members from Vox Continua and they will sing a selection of pieces from the popular Christmas Oratorio by David Palmer with traditional carols. All are welcome. This is a free event with donations/collection in aid of the children’s charity, the Jessie Fund.

Congratulations

Bremila Corera

Very well done to our parishioner, Bremi. The annual London Assembly Awards (Red Cross) presented a Certificate of Commendation to Bremi in recognition of her committed and sterling voluntary work, supporting the new Croydon office and team.