today is racial justice day and there will be a second...
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Fr. Steve Wymer - Parish Priest 020 8650 3390 - [email protected] Fr. Ashley Beck - 020 8650 4117 or 020 7998 5949 - [email protected] Fr. Simplicio D’Souza - 020 8650 7533 - [email protected] Deacon Sean Murphy - 020 3490 5693 - [email protected]
CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. EDMUND OF CANTERBURY 17 February 2019 6th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
20 Village Way, Beckenham BR3 3NP Email [email protected]
Website: www.saintedmunds.net Parish Office 020 8650 0970 Monday to Friday 9 - 1pm
Salesian Sisters 25 Village Way, BR3 3NA
020 8650 6313 [email protected]
Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver
89 Shortlands Road BR2 0JL 020 8313 3915
THERE IS CONSIDERABLE EVIDENCE that the rise in
popular nationalism all over the world has given some
people space to express racist views in ways which until
recently would have been unacceptable. Politicians and
others who promote such divisiveness in society capitalise
on poverty and economic uncertainty: when people find it
hard to find jobs or to acquire a home, it is not surprising that
they want someone to blame. For many in power it is tempt-
ing to find scapegoats to avoid taking responsibility for their
own ineptitude. National narratives of fear and in-security
give people licence to utter the unspeakable.
Every year the churches in this country observe a special
Racial Justice Sunday to help us become more aware of the
danger of all this, both to the wider communities in which
we live and to our own churches. For Catholics this involves
also a special collection for our official agency in this field,
the Catholic Association for Racial Justice (CARJ).
Details of its work for this Sunday’s theme, Justice for all
Workers can be found on this link: https://
www.carj.org.uk/2019/02/12/racial-justice-sunday-2019-
dignity-for-all-workers/. The theme recognises the
problems faced by people due to racism and ethnic dis-
crimination in the workplace. Please give generously to the
second collection.
This observance is important at two levels. First of all we
need to remind ourselves that racism is sinful. To harbour
negative attitudes towards other people because of their
ethnic background or the colour of their skin is to deny their
human dignity as children of God, to deny our fundamental
equality in his sight. Of course the extent to which we can
be blamed for such sinful attitudes may be qualified if it
reflects how we were brought up, but that doesn’t alter the
fact that the attitudes (and in some cases actions which result
from such attitudes) are intrinsically wrong and wicked. Nor
should that qualification prevent us from changing our
attitudes – all the time, we can be converted and ask forgive-
ness for our sins; human nature is not fixed and static. The
idea that human beings are doomed to be perpetually
divided, living in mutual suspicion, is seriously erroneous in
terms of Christian anthropology. If we take this seriously we
need to look critically at our own attitudes, including our
background and education, to try and discern what may have
gone wrong. Racism is always much more pervasive than
we think, both in our own hearts and in our society; it is
easily cloaked and hidden. Since the last Racial Justice
Sunday the ‘Windrush scandal’ has shone a terrifying
torchlight on official policies over decades towards people in
this country from the Caribbean, a sustained culture of ra-
cism and official deceit.
Secondly Racial Justice Sunday is important because of the
changing character of our Catholic communities. Ever since
the end of the eighteenth century the Catholic community in
England has become a largely ‘migrant’ Church – and
migration led to the community’s growth and sustained
strength. There has always been a changing demographic in
our parishes, but in outer London this has become more
marked in recent years so that suburban communities like ours
are much more diverse than they were even twenty years ago.
Our parish has been immeasurably enriched by the change –
the International Mass we celebrated in the autumn of 2016
was a celebration of this, and another is planned for later this
year. There are challenges for the whole community: the
Catholic Church in this country, for example, has far fewer
leaders (that is bishops and heads of Religious Communities)
from ethnic minority communities (other than those from an
Irish background) than other churches, and most clergy from
these communities were not born here. In terms of how we
nurture vocations this needs to be addressed.
Today’s gospel reading happens this year to be the version of
the ‘Beatitudes’ in the gospel of Luke. Jesus’ statements,
‘Happy are you who are poor’ and (balancing that), ‘Woe to
you who are rich’ are statements about the action of God in
history. Historically the ‘poor’ have often been largely
composed of people from ethnic minority communities who
suffer not only economic oppression but racial discrimination
and disadvantage. If we take seriously what the Lord says to
us, we will take seriously the reality of the sin of racism, in all
its fell forms – and take his words to heart.
Today is Racial Justice Day and there will be a second collection
JUSTICE FOR ALL WORKERS
A WORD FROM FR STEVE
PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON THE FORECOURT - LEAVE IT FREE FOR THE PRIESTS
LOST PROPERTY All the items that have been handed in at the sacristy during the last few months have been put in a box in the porch. Please take a look as you are leaving the church and take anything that is yours.
PARKING ON VILLAGE WAY May we remind all parishioners that they MUST NOT park in residents’ bays on Village Way. Bromley Council does not even allow Blue Badge holders to park in these spaces. Please remember to be a good neighbour to those living near to our church.
Next Sunday is the Day for the Unemployed. There will be a second collection for Poor Parishes. This collection enables the Archbishop to make grants to some of the poorer parishes in the diocese.
PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND 6-12 October
This year’s main pilgrimage is to Poland. Organised by our usual tour operators, pilgrims will be able to see the Black
Madonna, visit Auschwitz and pray in the cell of St Maximilian Kolbe and visit the birthplace of Pope John Paul II. You will also visit the Salt Mines and the beautiful
resort town of Zakopane. Full details are available from Diane Brelu on
0208 658 9365, 0795 119 4036 or email Diane at [email protected] The cost is now £765 and there are
very few places remaining. Deadline for booking is the beginning of March.
ST MARY’S YR 3 PARENTS
MEETING ABOUT FIRST CONFESSION
There will be a short meeting for parents on
Monday 25 February at 7.30pm in the church.
This is a change of venue.
If your child attends the Thursday catechism classes you must attend this meeting
Following a decision made at the clergy meeting and discussions with the school catholicity committee it has been agreed that the Wednesday 8am Mass at Bishop Challoner School be withdrawn. In the coming weeks Fr Simplicio and I will be discussing with the chaplain and the Trustee members, how we can enhance the faith of the pupils and staff in the school, with a more collaborative approach. The other weekday Masses/services will continue at the school as previously.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO
our 2019 QUIZ EVENING in aid of
MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE
ON: Friday 22nd February 2019
AT: 1 The Old House, 36 Southend Rd BR3 5AA
TIME: 7.30 FOR 8pm start
Tables of Six: £80.00 per table
To include light supper (with vegetarian option)
Wine, beer and soft drinks available
Book your table now at [email protected]
Land Line: 020 8464 1061
Call or Text Mob: 07974 717414
We look forward to your booking.
ROLL UP, ROLL UP! Happy’s Circus is coming to
St Mary’s on Sunday 28 April. With plenty of slapstick, aerialists, jugglers, contortionists and strong man acts it won’t be an average Sunday afternoon! Gates open at 12.30pm with the show 2pm - 4pm. Tickets are £8 each
or £30 for 4 (u2s are free). Please email:
[email protected] if you would like
tickets. All profit will go towards the playground project.
DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR We are looking for an office administrator to join our Safeguarding Team in SE1. This is a full time job (0900 – 1700 Monday to Friday) and is offered initially on a 12 month fixed term contract. The key areas of work are administration of the DBS Disclosure application process, maintenance of national and local databases, admin-istrative support to the Safeguarding training programmes and assistance in delivery of training as necessary, main-taining and updating of policy documents, forms and procedures and taking notes at safeguarding meetings. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and will preferably have experience of working in this area. Excellent IT and communication skills coupled with evidenced understanding of confidentiality are also essential. Salary: £23,000pa - £25,000pa depending on skills and experience. If you would like to apply for this job please email your CV to [email protected] by 22nd February 2019.
CATHOLICISM IN SIXTIES BRITAIN THROUGH JOHN RYAN’S CARTOONS Monday - Friday 9.30 - 17.00
Saturday 10.00 - 18.00 until 13 April
The Weston Room, Maughan Library, Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1LR
This exhibition celebrates the work of John Ryan (1921-2009), whose weekly cartoons in the Catholic Herald cast a satirical eye on the changes and challenges faced by British Catholicism in the 1960s. Also on view are original artworks and a poster display: Captain Pugwash – Ahoy Me Hearties! which comprises a merry and colourful display of posters that will drop you into the world of John Ryan's Captain Pugwash books and TV films, treasure maps, sea monsters, sea battles, and Pugwash's arch enemy, the wicked Cut-Throat Jake!
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT PARISH PRAYER GROUP 7.30 pm in no11 Village Way
Friday 22 February (The last Friday of each month)
All are warmly welcome to come and join us for PRAYER, PRAISE and sharing of GOD’S WORD, from which Words of Knowledge and Prophesy may grow.
Please bring your Bible. Fr. Steve and Christine Parker 0208 658 9264
2019 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE FOR SLOVENIA
FRIDAY 1 MARCH 10.30AM ST JAMES CHURCH BECKENHAM
A service prepared by the people of Slovenia. Theme: ‘Come - Everything Is Ready!
Come and be part of this great wave of prayer which moves from Samoa (south-central Pacific Ocean) and ends back there some 38 hours later. We will be praying and sharing with people in over 120 countries and islands around the world. You will find St James Church in St James’s Avenue near Elmers End round-about: buses 194, 54, 356, 358, 367 take you to the roundabout from where you can see the church, and there is parking nearby.
We pray for those who have died recently: Monica Cronin, Monica Hyland, Margaret Simpson, Fr William Burman, Canon Francis Moran, Canon John Bailey and Margaret Hanley. We pray for those whose anniversaries are this week: Joseph Brady, Eileen Blackeby, Michael Dilworth, Kathleen O’Sullivan, Paul Bones, Terence Keeley, Margaret Wilkes, Mary Dunne, Dorothy Amandini, Daniel McGrory, Patrick Kavanagh, James Greenan, Brenda & Anthony Boyle. We pray for the sick: Andrew, Bernice, Edith Campos, Paul James Claridge, Arthur Cromwell, Joan Davies, Daniel Dennehy, Giacomo Dillon, John Dillon, Joshua Dunford, Nicholas Dunford, Rosanna Domenissini, Ann Elmer, Elizabeth, Olive Essien, Margaret Fennessy, Hans Halpin, Anisah Hassan, Eileen Hayes, Kathleen Heneghan, Jim Henry, Catherine Hulland, Jerry Jacob, John, Sarah Marie Kench, Ken Kench, Keith Kench, Ann Kingston, Richard Kirin, Grace Knight, Paul McQuinny and family, Maria McWay, Eddie Mitchell, Mary O’Keeffe, Orla O’Re-gan, Jonathan Parker, Catherine Phelan, Hilary Pitt, John Quaife, David Rogers, Rosa, Colleen Schroeder, Siobhan, Paula Shaw, Paul Stevenson, Charlie Wynn, Barry Thorp, Patricia Weal, Joan & Alfred.
Readings for Sunday 24 February (C) Samuel 26: 2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23
Psalm 102 1 Corinthians 15: 45-49
Luke 6: 27-38
DIARY DATES Meditation every Monday in no11 from 5.30 - 6.15 pm There is an open door for the bereaved on the first
Wednesday of every month from 10.30am in no11
Law Surgery is every second Monday of the month at 7pm
in no11
Drop In for those living with memory loss and their carers
is every Thursday at 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm in the Hall.
FEBRUARY
Fri 22 Requiem of Monica Hyland 2pm
Sat 23 Walking Group (see below)
MARCH
Sat 16 Contemplative Saturday in no 11 - 11-12 noon
APRIL
Tues 23 Alpha Course starts
MAY
Sat 11 Day with Mary
Sat 18 Claver Convent Garden Party
JULY
Sat 6 International Day
Masses this week
Sunday 17 February Sixth Sunday 8.00 am Church Pedro & Francis Fernandes RIP 9.30 am Church Ursmer Augustine & Gertrude Mabille 11.00 am Church Raymond Brown RIP [Latin] 5.30 pm Church For the people 7.00 pm Church Ann Maguire RIP
Monday 18 February Feria
8.15 am Church Eileen Blackeby RIP
10.00 am Church Jack, Runold, Cyril & Kiernan Fleming RIP 7.30 pm 27 VW Adoration
Tuesday 19 February Feria
8.15 am Claver Dec’d benefactors and promoters of the Claver Sisters 10.00 am Church Tom Connell RIP Wednesday 20 February Feria 8.15 am Claver Thomas Keane Jr RIP 10.00 am Church Pat O’Callaghan & family 7.30 pm Church Denis O’Halloran RIP Thursday 21 February Feria 8.15 am Claver Mary O’Sullivan RIP 10.00 am Church Grace Mary Friend-Pereira 8.00 pm Claver Adoration
Friday 22 February The Chair of St Peter the Apostle 8.15 am Claver Tom Kennedy RIP 9.10 am St Mary’s No Mass - Half-term 10.00 am Church Madeleine Bennett RIP 2.00 pm Church Requiem for Monica Hyland Saturday 23 February St Polycarp, Bishop & Martyr 8.15 am Claver Murial Meary RIP 10.00 am Church James Harrap RIP
Confessions are heard from
10.30 - 11.00am and from 5.30pm - 5.55pm
6.00 pm Church Crescenzo & Delisa Panetta RIP
Sunday 24 February Seventh Sunday 8.00 am Church Sr Ann Hoskison FMA RIP 9.30 am Church Ellen Costelloe RIP (Family Mass) 11.00 am Church John Sylvester RIP 5.30 pm Church Sheila Ehrhart RIP 7.00 pm Church For the people
The Rosary is prayed from 9.40 every Monday - Saturday and following these Masses there is exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament. During this sacred hour the church should be in total silence
while the Blessed Sacrament is venerated.
COLLECTION The collection last weekend came to £2237.49 with a further
£2278 through ChurchSuite and standing orders.
There is currently a vacancy for one of the almshouses next to St George’s Church. Please see the poster in the porch
for full details of who is eligible to apply and how to go about it.
The requiem Mass for Monica Cronin will be held in the chapel of Coloma Convent at 11.30 am on Tuesday 26
February. This will be followed by cremation at Elmers End at 1.15 pm.
ST EDMUND’S WALKING GROUP Saturday 23 February.
Meet at Petts Wood train station at 10.30 am for a 4 mile circular walk. Further details are on the notice in the porch
or contact Roger on 0783 3702 644.