St. Mary’s Catholic Church ~ Our Lady of Reparation
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) 15th November 2015
70 Wellesley Road, Croydon CR0 2ARTel: (020) 8688 1857
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Live internet Camera: 7am-10pm
Church Opening Times: 7am-7pm
Confession times
Saturdays
10.30am ~11.30am
6pm ~ 7pm
First Friday
10.30am ~2pm
(and at call) /
Exposition
of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesdays
12.45pm to 2pm
Saturdays
10.30am to 12pm
First Fridays
10.45am to 3pm
Novena in Honour of
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour
Saturdays @ 12noon /
Revd. Fr. Michael Scanlon (Parish Priest)
Fr. Simplicio D’Souza (Assistant Priest)Revd. Vincent Morrison (Permanent Deacon)
------ Sunday Mass times
7pm (Saturday)
8am., 9.15am., 10.45am.,
12.15pm., 3pm., & 6pm
Prayer times
Rosary 9.40am Monday to Friday
Morning Prayer 9.40am Saturdays / Daily Mass timesMonday to Friday 10am & 12.10pm
Saturdays10am
Saturday14th November / Tuesday 17thNovember / Friday 20th November
7.00pm / Bill Ian Quinn, RiP / 10.00am / November Deceased List / 10.00am / November Deceased List
12.10pm / Dorothy and
Michael Smith, RiP / 12.10pm / Chukwueneka Okoh
Wellbeing & Birthday
Sunday 15th November / Wednesday18th November
Dedication of the Basilicas
of SS Peter and Paul / Saturday21st November
Presentation of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
8.00am / People of the Parish
November Deceased List / 10.00am / Funeral Mass
Catherine Auld, RiP / 10.00am / November Deceased List
9.15am / Creswell Shaw, RiP / 12.10pm / Vincent Mavely, RiP / 7.00pm / Peter Bastiampillai, RiP
10.45am / Kenneth Coelho, RiP / Parish Surgery
No appointment needed
Mondays
4.30pm to 7pm
Thursdays
9.30am to 11.30am
& 5pm to 6.30pm / Sunday 22nd November
12.15pm / Ms Amaka Uchendu
Wellbeing / Our Lord Jesus
Christ the King of the Universe
3.00pm / Julia Mahoney, RiP
8.00am / Maria Giacalone
6.00pm / Angela Danaher, RiP / 9.15am / People of the Parish
Monday 16th November / 10.45am / Kanthan Donbosco
In thanksgiving
10.00am / Sr. Gertrude
McAreavy, RiP / 12.15pm / Thresia Poulose and Poulose Devassy, RiP
12.10pm / November Deceased List / 3.00pm / November Deceased List
This is an easy way for families, children & individuals, to learn more about Scripture and to “pray” it. There are special colour editions for children to encourage their learning and to give them a lively experience of Faith. Be ready for Holy Mass next week, Sunday 22nd November, by living and learning the Word. / 6.00pm / Youth of the Parish
Thursday 19th November /
10.00am / Sathyo Donbosco
In thanksgiving
12.10pm / November Deceased List
Next Sunday 22nd November, to mark Youth Sunday, there will also be a
Diocesan Collection at the end of all Masses for Catholic Youth Work. Thank you.
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.
/ Children’sBible Study
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.
/ Events NewsWomen 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.