Newsletter for Week starting on the 11th August 2019 :19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH
208 Sangley Road, Catford, London SE6 2JS
Fr Antony Megalan Sellam [Parish Priest] – 02086983672
Website: www.holycross-catford.org.uk
10th/11th August 2019 [19th Sunday in Ordinary Time]
Parish Contacts
Parish Office: Lisa O’Hara [available from September]
Josepha Flahive [02086983672]
Hartley Hall [Angela Allen]
Culverley Road, SE6 2LD
Email: [email protected]
Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate
Holy Cross Bookshop [02034418240]
4 Brownhill Road, Catford
www.holycrossbooks.co.uk
Holy Cross School [020 8698 2675]
Executive Headteacher: Miss Mary Collins
Head of School: Miss Giovanna Finaldi
www.holycross.lewisham.sch.uk
St Vincent De Paul 07835 188411
Safeguarding Line 07598 524024
Third Thursday Time TTT
Email [email protected]
Finance: Loose £760.90 SO: £487.00
Legion of Mary Visit [Peregrinatio Pro
Christo] Report by John B. McLaughlin [Team Leader from Ireland]
The Parish
Priest, Fr Antony, has experience of the Legion of Mary and consequently knew
what he was doing when he agreed to have a Peregrinatio Pro Christo Team of
eight (4 brothers & 4 sisters) work in his Parish - June 30th to July 6th
2019. The Parishioners rallied behind the Project, hosted the Legionaries,
shared the preparation of a lunchtime meal and one Parishioner provided
dinner daily throughout the Project.
The Morning
Meeting was held at 8.10am followed by Mass at 9.15am. The daily routine was
typical of that, followed by Peregrinatio Teams with a morning session from
10.15am to 1pm, afternoon session 2.30pm to 5.30pm and the evening session
6.30am to 8.30am after which the Notes were written up.
We visited in
excess of 2500 houses with a 50 per cent 'no reply' rate which is a
relatively good return. The percentage of Catholic folk met was low - 2.5 per cent of total calls, 5 per cent of
actual contacts with non-practising Catholics coming in at 3.5 per cent of
total calls, 7 of actual contacts. A very small number of five thought that
they might possibly one day be interested in finding out more about the
Catholic Faith with only one possibly prepared to consider it in the autumn.
We distributed up to 700 Miraculous Medals.
Primary School Visit: Two of the Team visited the local Primary School
and met separately with the two final year classes. They spoke simply and
briefly about the Legion of Mary, the work being undertaken in the Parish and
the Miraculous Medal. They recommended the Miraculous Medal Power Point
Presentation and they gave the Medal to 80 children.
The weather was brilliant. The Team members were
committed. The Priest and Parishioners were very hospitable and worked hard
to make the visitors feel wanted and comfortable. The meals were top class
with plenty of food to be consumed. The hosts and hostesses made family
sacrifices to make their guests feel at home. Thanks to all concerned. We pray
that some of the seeds sown will contribute to a good harvest. The Shepherd
of the Flock deserves it.
First
Holy Communion 2020:
Application forms for preparation of the First Reconciliation and Holy
Communion are now available at the back of the church, or on the parish
website. Closing date 9th September 2019
JOIN RCIA
A very warm welcome is extended to those who have
been away from the Church and feel they might like to begin
the journey back to the practice of their faith. If you are
interested please speak to Fr Antony, look at the parish website to
find out more about the RCIA and download the application form or
contact [email protected]
Family Fun Days – for Families is a
great success and there were 92 participants on Tuesday last week. We still require
donations of fruit shoots or Individual cartons of juice and wrapped individual
cake bars - although we have lots of squash and shared crisps. Anyone with
contact for little disposable lunch boxes, and some buckets and spades would be
useful.
Bring me Sunshine
holiday activities for over 60s will meet at St Andrews church Hall,Sandhurst
/Torridon Rd. on 14,15 and 16 August 11am – 3pm. Come along for delicious food,
entertainment and fellowship. Contact Lesley Allen on 07729785843 if you need
to know more or email [email protected]. Please note all
volunteers are needed to be there at 9am to help set up.
This coming Thursday, 15 August,
will be the feast of the Assumption
of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Holy Day of Obligation.There will an
additional mass in the evening at 7pm.
Holy Cross Parish
Feast Day:
We celebrate our Parish Feast day, the Feast of the
Triumph of the Cross on Saturday 14th September
at the 6.30pm Mass. All parishioners are invited to celebrate our Feast Day and
join us afterwards in the School Hall for a shared celebration. Families and
individuals new to our parish are especially welcome. Please put your name on
the appropriate list at the back of the church if you are able to help, and
what items of food/drink you would like to bring on that day.
Parish Feast Day
Choir:
We will be practising
the music to celebrate the occasion on 22nd and 29th August, and 12th September
at 7.30pm, in the church. Please come and join us.
Requiem Mass:
Please pray for Catherine Ndeley whose
funeral Mass will be on Friday 23 August at 12.30pm. We also pray for this
family at this difficult time.
Sacrament
of Confirmation:
If you are starting Year 9 in September and feel
it is time to take the next step in your life of faith, we will be starting our
journey towards the Sacrament of Confirmation in October. Please write a letter
with your full contact details including email to Fr Antony (by 25th September)
explaining why you want to receive this important Sacrament of the Holy Spirit.
Our first meeting (with parents) will be on Friday 27th September at 6:30pm and
we will spend until Christmas getting involved in the Parish service projects.
Bishop Pat will come to confirm those who have completed the course on Tuesday
19th May 2020 at 7:30pm.
Third Thursday Time
All welcome to drop in 5.30 - 8.30pm, this
Thursday, 15th August. Our friendly cafe has refreshments and activities aimed
at mental well being. This month only, Morris Dancing at 6.30pm on - come and
watch, or take advantage of the chance to try it out. We look forward to
meeting you.
Legion of Mary: The Legion of Mary from Lewisham will be holding
its meeting on Fridays at 6:00pm in Holland room, Hartley Hall. All
parishioners who wish to become members of the Legion of Mary are warmly
invited to join.
