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St Patrick’s Church - Plumstead/Holy Cross Church –
Plumstead Common Served by the Society of the Divine Saviour – The Salvatorians
Father Richard Mway Zeng SDS (Parish Priest), Father Ponder Paulinus Ngilangwa SDS
St Patrick’s Church, Hector Street, Plumstead, SE18 1QT
Holy Cross Church, 27 The Slade, Plumstead Common, SE18 2NB
The Priests House & Chapel, 1a Conway Road, Plumstead,
SE18 1AQ
tel: 020 8854 0960/02088547154, email: [email protected]
www.stpatricksplumstead.co.uk
St Patrick’s Primary School, Griffin Road, Plumstead, SE18 7QG
Head teacher: Miss Mary Murphy Tel: 0208 854 3881 www.stpatricksprimary.org.uk
Salvatorian Trustees Registered Charity No 231410/ Archdiocese of Southwark is a Registered Charity: 235468
10th Sunday Ord. Time, Year C Divine Office: Week 2 5th June 2016 “Young man, I tell you get up.”
4th Sat Ordinary Time – Our Lady
SP 12.30: First Holy Communion
Followed by Confessions
HC 17.00: Confessions
HC 17.30: Belated birthday greetings to Norma
5th Tenth Sunday Ordinary Time C
HC 08.45: Recovery & Wellbeing of Gerry Synnott
SP 10.00: Confirmation Candidates/ Pat Dike in
Thanksgiving
SP 18.00: People of the Parish
6th Mon Feria Ordinary Time (St Norbert, Bishop)
SP 09.00: Deceased members Swainsbury family
HC 10.00: Recovery & Wellbeing of Peggy Mansfield
7th Tues Feria Ordinary Time
SP 09.00: Rev David Waite O’ Carm anni RIP
8th Wed Feria Ordinary Time
SP 09.00: Dylan & Oliver intention
HC 10.00: Belated birthday wishes to Maureen Cunney
9th Thur Feria Ordinary Time
SP 09.00: Private Intention
HC 10:00: Ann Cesar
10th Fri Feria Ordinary Time
SP 09.00: Eric Horne RIP
HC 10.00: Belated birthday wishes to Kath Mann
11th Sat St Barnabas, Apostle, mem
SP 10.00: Welfare Margaret Meehan
Followed by Confessions
HC 17.00: Confessions
HC 17.30: Eric Horne RIP
12th Eleventh Sunday Ordinary Time (C)
HC 08.45: Kathleen Campbell RIP
SP 10.00: Asodha Podiapu Welfare
SP 18.00: Thomas –Herbert-Florence Perera RIP
Baptism Sunday during Mass or by Appointment
Confession Saturdays 10.30-11.00 & 17.00-17.30
Parish Surgery: Tuesday 17.00-18.30
Rosary & Morning Prayer (Laudes): Every day before morning
Masses
Holy Hour (Rosary + Vespers + Benediction):
Holy Father’s Prayer intention for June: Universal Human
Solidarity: That the aged, marginalized, and those who have no one
may find–even within the huge cities of the world–opportunities for
encounter and solidarity. Evangelization: Seminarians and
Novices: That seminarians and men and women entering religious life
may have mentors who live the joy of the Gospel and prepare them
wisely for their mission.
Sunday Readings: Year A Weekday Readings: 10th Week of Ordinary time
Today’s Sunday 1kg17:17-24 Ga1:11-19
Lk7:11-17
Thursday 1Kgs18:41-46 Mt5:20-26
Monday 1Kgs17:1-6
Mt5:1-12 Friday 1Kgs19:9,11-16
Mt5:27-32
Tuesday 1Kgs17:7-16
Mt5:13-16 Saturday Acts11:21-
26,13;1-3
Mt5:33-37
1Kgs18:20-39
Mt5:17-19 Next Sunday
2Sm12:7-10,13
Ga2:16,19-21
Lk7:36-8:3
God’s initiative . In the story Jesus takes the initiative; the widow
offers only her unspoken need. Jesus acts with such concern and
sensitivity that the approach of God’s power, though it provokes awe,
arouses also praise and faith. If this could be the manner of God’s
approach to us always! Yet that is precisely Luke’s message. Jesus is
the image of the Father, sharing in action the love of the Father for us.
We only have to place our need of salvation before him. He
approaches the spiritually needy as mercifully and with as much
concern as the physically needy. Jesus sorrows for human
wretchedness, and the only thing he cannot overcome is a refusal to
acknowledge the need of God’s salvation.
Our realisation . Like the widow we must know that we are in need.
We cannot save ourselves. “Blessed are you that weep now, for you
shall laugh” (Luke 6:21.) We must weep for our sins, for our
indifference, our lack of perseverance in good intentions, our
helplessness to heal the ills of the world around us. God is “visiting”
us every day of our lives through Jesus, the risen Lord, coming close
to us in love and concern. Jesus visits us especially in the Eucharist.
We are called first to accept the gifts of life that he gives us, then to
praise him joyfully for the gift. We do not have to be in the
charismatic movement to do that.
Conversion . Some prefer to reject God’s approach or simply
disbelieve in Him. Jesus weeps over Jerusalem in sorrow that its
response is so poor (Luke 19:44.) Our lives are the poorer if we don’t
realise that Jesus has the same love and concern for us that he showed
for the widow of Nain (or Naim) and her son. That is a sort of
conversion, of turning towards God, that we look for in the Mass.
“Lord, come to me; visit me in your love and stay with me always.”
First of all, congratulations to all of our Confirmation candidates:
Sade, Nony, Francis, Jessica,Samantha, Lucky, Daniel, Precious, Jose, Somto, Armani, Chris, Karl-Loic, Chidi, Malaika! After months of preparation, we have arrived at the great day. We welcome Bishop Patrick Lynch –and we ask that the Holy Spirit strengthen our young people for the great challenges they face. We always want to stand with them.
First Holy Communion: Congratulations to Amelia, Chiamaka, Chisom, Christian, David, Deborah, Destiny, Elizabeth, Emmanuel, Ifeanyichukwu, Israel, Jessica, Kristole,Mitchell, Nnemdi, Oghenerukevwe, Oluwatosin, Peter, Paul,, Rhys, Rosie & Yaenee … who made their First Holy Communion yesterday. May the Lord Jesus Comfort and strengthen their faith. A big thank you to Liz, Dot, Bernandine, Rosheen, Mary-Jane, Mia, Mary & Margaret for taking care of our 1 Communion Candidates.
Welcome to Mass today! If you are new to the area or this church, please make yourself known to one of the priests after Mass. The Sanctuary Light this week is burning for Livina Olawole Thanksgiving
Next Sunday at 10.00am Mass at St Patrick’s -
Plumstead, Bishop Pat will confirm our 14
candidates.
This Weekend’s Mass Proper can be found on page
93 Prefaces for Corpus Christi can be found on
page 66. Please leave book marks inside Mass
books
Foodbank – Please remember those less fortunate than
ourselves. Donations of all non-perishable food items
are gladly accepted and can be left in the container in
the church porch.
Gift Aid – We continue to encourage you to sign up to this
worthwhile scheme. For every £1 you donate, the Church can
claim an additional 25p from HMRC. The only stipulation is
that you currently pay in more tax than we claim in your
name. Please consider this truly worthwhile scheme.
St Patrick’s Social Hall for Hire: Suitable for birthday parties
(No 18th’s), Christening, Communions, Confirmation etc.
Reasonable rates. Contact Jean on 07707696739
St Patrick’s Social Hall for Hire: Suitable for birthday parties
(No 18th’s), Christening, Communions, Confirmation etc.
Reasonable rates. Contact Jean on 07707696739.
Forthcoming Date
Confirmation Sunday June 5
St Simon Stock’s Pilgrimage Saturday 7 May
Plumstead Make Merry
Parish Team Meeting
Lesnes Abbey
Saturday June 11
June 23, 7pm
June 26
SP Parish Summer Fayre
Fr Ponder’s farewell party
July 3, 2016
July 23,2016
Summer Fayre 3 July 2016 – Parish Debt:
The St Patrick’s Parish Summer Fayre is our biggest fundraising event
of the year and is attended by many people – not only from the parish
but from neighbouring communities as well. Please think of the Fayre
when you’re having a clear-out, especially if you are about to have a
spring clean! Please save your Bottles (Vine & Whisky), Jars, Toys,
Items for Lucky Dip, Books, Ornaments, your China & Glass, Cutlery,
Trays, Flower vases, lamps, Handbags, gifts for the tombola and any
other quality items you no longer need for our many stalls.
Donations can be left at the back of the church. We also need
volunteers to help on the stalls, in the bar, serving refreshments,
manning the Barbecue and running the games and events in the main
field. Please look for messages in the St Patrick’s parish weekly
newsletter asking for volunteers to give some of your time to ensure that
this event is a continued success.
Finally, as we said before, this is the biggest single fund raising event of
the year for St Patrick’s Church and we rely heavily on your support
and help. If you would like to help in any way please don’t hesitate to
contact Dr Matthew Koomson or the Parish office. This year’s
Summer Fayre is for the Parish Debt.
The Passage are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help in our kitchen during our breakfast and lunch services for homeless people. Duties will include serving food and drink, helping to prepare food, tidying and washing up. We are looking for a regular weekly commitment. If you are interested please get in touch by emailing [email protected] or by telephoning 0207 592 1863. Full details for these and other roles can be found on our website www.passage.org.uk/volunteering.
The Plumstead Make Merry is the
longest-running community festival in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. It is run entirely by volunteers who are passionate about the local area, and funded through the generosity our supporters and dedicated fundraising efforts. Each year, over 5000 people come along to enjoy a packed day of music, arts
and activities that celebrate the history of the area and its diverse community. With up to 80 different stalls from local groups and businesses – Holy Cross RC Church, there is plenty on offer including food and activities for all the family. So why not join us on Saturday 11th June 2016, 12-6pm on
Plumstead Common. Holy Cross will run a stall as usual.
Please donate books, toys, bric a brac, DVDs, unwanted
gifts, household goods etc. Help needed at 8.30 am to
erect gazebo and stall. Also at 4pm to take down the stall
and return unsold items to the meeting rom. Proceeds to
Poland appeal and to building fund. Many thanks.
Have a wonderful weekend.
