Week starting on the 04th March 2018
HOLY CROSS CHURCH
208
Sangley Road
Catford,
London, SE6 2JS
Tel: 020 8698 3672
Email:
parish@holycross-catford.org.uk
Website: www.holycross-catford.org.uk
Part of RC Archdiocese of Southwark
Registered charity number: 235468
Parish
Priest: Fr Doug Bull
MASS TIMES
Monday-Thursday:
9.15am
Friday
8pm
Saturday: 6.30pm Vigil Mass
Sunday:
10.00am & 11.30am
Reconciliation:
Saturday 6pm
HARTLEY HALL
PARISH
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Culverley
Road, SE6 2LD
Tel:
020 8698 3672
Email: [email protected]
TWINNING PROJECTS
Our Lady, help of Christians,
Beulieu, Grenada
The Community of Ahotokurom, Ghana.
www.ahoto.org
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR:
Mrs Mary Baldwin
Tel:
020 8698 3672
Email: [email protected]
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL
Headteacher:
Miss Mary Collins
Tel:
020 8698 2675 Fax: 020 8697 7137
Email :
[email protected]
Website : www.holycross.lewisham.sch.uk
St Vincent De Paul Number
07835188411
Safeguarding
Line
07598524024
Special Ministers of Holy Communion
This weekend 1st
Sunday (3rd/4th March)
6.30pm Lesley Allen, Pat Monaghan, Vacant.
1) Malcolm
Jones 2) Eunice Conroy P) Pat Barber
10am Iotha Lorde, Marigold
Okor, Kathleen O’Sullivan, Shirine Sukran, Rafel Skrzyp
1) Amos Kong
2) Lisa O’Hara P) Kesia Palmer
11.30am
Jude Ibe,
Anne Mellis, Cynthia Myers, Emanuele Vitale, Errol Palmer
1)
Ngozi Adedj, 2) Vacant 3)
Vacant
Next weekend 2nd
Sunday (10th/11th March)
6.30pm Myra Hannon, Mariam Philomin, Prema Louth.
1) UCM, 2) UCM, P) UCM
10am Joe Baptiste, Caroline
Cleary, Ossie Folkes, Cyril Mbaeri, Ray Williams.
1) Kimberley
Kong, 2) Ashley Lench P) Pat O’Sullivan
11.30 Jerome, Adedji, Mary
Lewis, Vincent Okonji, John Walsh, Rosa Candita Simpkins.
2) Frank Afful, P) Mitchelle Mbaeri
FINANCE £ 1083.99 Many Thanks
Sat 6.30 pm Wendy Farrelly RIP (Hannon)
Sun 3rd Sunday of Lent (3rd/4th
March)
10.00 Elizabeth Zeblu RIP &
Dago Otchre – Dago
10am Welcome Woodrow Folkes-Hannon
11.30 Felix Rajan Tharasingham RIP
11.30
Welcome Nicolo Thomas Pearce
12.30 Baptism Nicolo Thomas
Pearce
Mon 9.15 Theresa Green RIP (Hubbard)
9.40
Rosary
Tue
9.15 Patrick Doyle (mini vinnies)
9.40
Rosary
Wed 8.50 Rosary
9.15 Tom O’Donohue (Green)
9.40
Divine Mercy
Thur
9.15 Matt Cleary RIP (Cleary)
9.40
Rosary
Fri 7.30 Stations of the Cross
8pm Margaret Lauchrey (Lewis)
Sat 6.30 Sienna Narenthia (UCM)
Sun 4th Sunday of Lent (10th/11th
March)
10.00 Mary Monaghan RIP (Monaghan)
11.30 Priest’s Private Intention
12.30
Baptism Woodrow John Folkes-Hannon
Please
pray for those whom our Ministers visit with HOLY COMMUNION:
Clifford Aristide, James Barlow, Mary
Barry, Jean Briggs, Rose Calver, Ellesdene Edwards, Elizabeth Marie Forde, Eileen Embury, Dr Musu Goba, Elizabeth Goba,
Theresa Harney, Peter Hughes, William Keogh,
Agatha Lewis, Gala Lobo Anthony Marshall, Ivy Mulroney, Susan Murphy, Florence Nosegbe, Celia Ndeley, Calvin & Eleanor Martin, Mabel Martin,
Charity Oparaji, Josephine Patterson, Rex Phillips, Anthony Renouf, Casimar Santhiapillai, Viveca
Simmons, Irene Stone, Bridget Sullivan, Genevieve Stanislaus, Vera Pollock,
Sheila Tagg, Patricia Vesey, Ann Whitington, Dennis Williams
THIRD THURSDAY TIME NEWS
Ossie went to Bishops
Conference, who are funding training for volunteers, on Wednesday to present
the project. We had a lovely time at the last session - good company, good fun,
good food and a mixture of relaxation and exercise. Next session 15th March, details to
follow. Why not try it out? All are very welcome.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS Each Friday evening at 7.30pm. The SVP Group will be
leading the Stations of the Cross this Friday at 7.30pm. The following Friday
the First Holy Communion Group will lead There is also Friday evening Mass at
8pm particularly for those who are working during the week and want to make a
personal effort.
A SERIES OF 4 PRESENTATIONS ON MARY THE
MOTHER OF GOD
Session 1 was
cancelled due to the weather. Please come along next Wednesday to Journey with
Mary. 7pm for 7.30pm start. Check website or parish office on Wednesday if
there is no change in the weather.
THE WHY COURSE
Equally, session 1 of this course was
postponed and will start on Thursday 8th March. For further info
contact [email protected]
SPECIAL MINISTERS
Special
Ministers have an important ministry to fulfil in our parish. Ministers
distributes communion at Mass, some take communion to the sick or housebound,
all benefit from serving the Lord in a very special way that allows them to
deepen their personal encounter with the Lord. Please think about whether you
can offer yourself to this ministry within the church. If you think you would be suitable to be a
Special Minister please speak to Fr. Doug after Mass
There will be formation and training for new
Special Ministers on Saturday 24th March at 5pm in the church. This
will allow for Special Ministers to take part in the Diocesan commissioning at
Aylesford on 5th May.
READERS.
Another
important ministry within our parish is that of Reader or proclaimer of the
Word of God. Have you thought about offering yourself to proclaim the word of
God and joining a rota? There will be a
training and formation session for those interested on Tuesday 13th
March at 7.30pm in the Church.
URGENT HELP NEEDED
Could
you give a little of your time to the Holy Cross St Vincent de Paul
Society? If so, we would be delighted to
hear from you. The Holy Cross SVP group
aims to provide practical help and support to people in need. We raise funds to meet emergencies, and we
help with companionship, transport, and access to food banks etc.
For
further information and details of how you might become involved (DBS checks
will be required) please ring us
on: 07835 188411
MASS IN CELEBRATION OF THE
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
St George’s Cathedral 16th June 2018 If you are
celebrating your 1st / 10th/ 25th/ 40th/ 50th/ 60th + wedding anniversary this
year, please write your names as soon as possible on the form at the
back of the Church. Please write very clearly so you can receive an
invitation from the Archbishop.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION COURSE
If you want to
join the March course please submit your application form to the parish office
by next weekend.
Lenten Prayer Journal
Have
you been keeping up with the weekly thought? This is how one of our
parishioners responded to last week’s prompts.
Phrase:
“His clothes became dazzlingly white, whiter than any earthly bleacher
could make them.”
Why
it affected me: Because it stood out and
I became aware that, something of great valour is taking place.
What
might God be saying to you: To take
special note of his son Jesus.
What might you want to
say to God: to help me grow in my walk with his Son Jesus and empower me spiritually,
as I walk with my cross in his path.
Times
or events in which you have felt clarity or certainty in your vision, your
direction or in your faith: There have
been many times and events in my life when I have listened to and followed the
still voice of God instead of Medical Advice. God’s voice has always prevailed.
Prayer:
What wall have you
erected between you and God?
How will you remove
that barrier?
Gospel
Reflection The Gospel story of Jesus’ cleansing of the
Temple, is a familiar story. The prophets Jeremiah, Zechariah and Malachi
prophesied that when the Kingdom of God was at hand, the Temple would be
cleansed of all activities unworthy of an encounter with God. Christians are
often referred to as “Temples of the Lord.” As stewards of a “Holy Temple” God
has entrusted to each one of us, what are we doing to be cleansed of activities
unworthy of an encounter with the Lord? This week, reflect on one thing you can
do to cleanse the Temple God has given you so that it becomes a more inviting
home for Christ Jesus.