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20th July Sixteenth Sunday, Year A
9. 00am: Tony Andy & Patricia Echieh
11. 00am: Christiana Egunjobi (thanksgiving)
6. 30pm: Parishioners
Mon 21st 9. 00am: Edward Hickey (F)
Tues. 22nd 9. 00am: St. Mary Magdalene, Rebecca Durugbo, RIP
Wed. 23rd 9. 00am: St. Bridget, Leonie Henderson, RIP
Thurs. 24th 9. 00am: Ifeanyichukwu (Thanks for God's favours/kindness)
Fri. 25th 9. 00am: St. James the Great, Josephine Ihonor (thanksgiving)
Sat. 26th 10. 00am: SS. Joachim & Anne
27th Seventeenth Sunday Year A
9.00am: Onyenani family (thanksgiving)
11.00am: Justina Ukaegbu (thanksgiving)
6.30pm: Poulette Orieku (Private intention)
Readers for Seventeenth Sunday Yr A
9. 00am mass: Bose Popoola
11.00am mass: Michael Friddle
6.30pm mass: Delia Gaze
Eucharistic ministers
9. 00am mass: Christiana Orjiekwe, Regina Amugen, Agnes Nwabunor
11.00am mass: Philip Borisade, Hennie Friddle, Elizabeth Egunjobi
6. 30pm mass: Sherry Mondesir
Please pray for: Daniel Kouassi, Tom Davies, Mary Joy, Flo Sullivan, Venus Serpis, Lucy Culley, Rita Dowler, Phyllis McSweeney, Raul Mingau, Roli Inoniyegha, Samson Taire, Michael Last, Mary Doswell, Jean Alexander, Violet Smith, Doris Lizares, Genevieve, Ron Small, Oluwabukola Aderonke Akinbusoye and other sick parishioners.
Obituary: We regret to announce the death of Leonie Henderson who resided at 7 Rosemary Court, Dorking Close. Her funeral mass will take place on Friday 1 August at 10.00am. May her soul rest in peace.
Share the Word: People are instinctively led to divide humankind into two groups: the good and the wicked, the friends and the enemies. The tragic consequence of such a distinction is intolerance and the desire to solve rapidly and violently the tensions arising from them. The demand for instant judgement, for rooting out those who have done harm in the community, for bringing the last judgement in to the present tense, is something that is seriously challenged in today's scripture. The author of Wisdom tries to answer these pressing concerns: why does God allow evil to flourish? Why is God so patient and moderate with our enemies? Wisdom responds that God's moderation is not a result of weakness. His justice has its source in strength. He disposes his strength in favour of dealing with us mercifully. God's love as well as mercy is universal and inclusive. We are invited to share in the same spirit of God and deal kindly with our fellow human beings.
First Holy Communion: The Registration and parent's commitment forms are at the porch of the Church. Parents of eligible candidates (8 Years old or School Year 3) should fill them and return with a copy of baptismal certificate to the priest before or on Thursday 31 July. We shall not receive forms submitted late as well as forms with no baptismal certificate.
Day of Recollection: The recollection for Eucharistic ministers and readers comes up on July 26 at St. Ursuline Convent, 66 Crooms Hill, Greenwich SE10 8HG from 10am – 4.00pm. Please come with your pack lunch.
Infant Baptism: There will be Infant Baptism today at 3.00pm. I urge parents/guardians to be in the Church on time.
Parish Pastoral Council: There will be meeting on Friday 25 at 7.30pm members should take note
Catechists: This is to remind the catechists and those who wish to join that there will be meeting on Saturday 26 July at 6.30pm.
Gift aid Scheme: I wish to remind all those on the Gift Aid scheme to collect their envelopes at the back of the church. If you can't find yours, please inform the parish priest for replacement. Remember that the scheme is for those who work and pay tax. The parish makes claim of 29 pence for every £1 pound you give.
The Dowry of Mary: There will be a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady, Walsingham, on Sunday 7th September. Bishop Pat Lynch will be the principal celebrant. Mass starts at 12 noon followed by procession at 3.15pm. The theme is 'celebrating the truly universal character of the Church in England.'
The Catholic Prayer Ministry: There will be mass for the group on Saturday 26 July at 7.00pm. Fr. Emmanuel Ede will be the principal celebrant. He will hold consultations in the hall after mass
Christian Fathers Association: We are working towards establishing Catholic Fathers Association. All fathers are invited to join. If you are interested, give your name to Michael Falola or Steve Egunjobi.
Church Renovation: There will be weekly collection towards the renovation work. Parishioners who wish to make donations should make all cheques payable to Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Deptford. Thanks for your generosity and may God reward you abundantly.
Second collection: There will be collection today in support of the Church work
Appeal: SURVIVE-MIVA will be appealing to raise funds for their project on August 8, 2008. This is a Catholic Lay Association with over 30 year's experience in funding essential transport in developing world.
UCM Raffle: The UCM Raffle will be drawn today, 27 July after 11.00am mass
Last Week's Offertory: £930.42 Thank you
Donation for Church work: £100.00
Mass count: 467
13th July Fifteenth Sunday, Year A
9. 00am: Alfred Culley, RIP (A)
11. 00am: Henry Odogwu (bd)
6. 30pm: Nicholas John Paul, RIP (A)
Mon 14th 9. 00am: Holy souls
Tues 15th 9. 00am: St. Bonaventure, Justina & Judith Ukaegbu (B)
Wed 16th 9. 00am: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Thurs 17th 9. 00am: Cecilia Utomi, RIP
Fri. 18th 9. 00am: Holy souls
Sat 19th 10. 00am: St. Michael & All Saints (F)
20th Sixteenth Sunday Year A
9.00am: Tony Andy & Patricia Echieh
11.00am: Christiana Egunjobi (thanksgiving)
6.30pm: Parishioners
Readers for Sixteenth Sunday Yr A
9. 00am mass: Larry-Amadi, Martina Nwachukwu
11.00am mass: Abigail Falola, Tina Ukaegbu
6.30pm mass: Christian Duru
Eucharistic ministers
9. 00am mass: Regina Amugen, Emmanuel Odogwu, Agnes Nwabunor
11.00am mass: Eileen Mathurin, Rosalind Odeneye Elizabeth Egunjobi
6. 30pm mass: Sherry Mondesir
Please pray for: Daniel Kouassi, Leonie Henderson, Tom Davies, Mary Joy, Flo Sullivan, Venus Serpis, Lucy Culley, Rita Dowler, Phyllis McSweeney, Raul Mingau, Roli Inoniyegha, Samson Taire, Michael Last, Mary Doswell, Jean Alexander, Violet Smith, Doris Lizares, Genevieve, Ron Small, Oluwabukola Aderonke Akinbusoye and other sick parishioners.
Share the Word: There is a constant presence and work of God in our lives, though we often have difficulty recognizing it or perceiving its presence. Though we may appear to be the sole authors of our actions, our free decisions and actions are really a response, positive or negative, to God's initiative of love. Traditional theology distinguishes between sanctifying grace (the permanent presence of the Holy Trinity within the person who freely accepts and maintains himself open to it) and actual grace (the particular instances in which the person is moved, in freedom, towards God). We should not think of grace as mere ointment for the soul. God himself surrounds us with his Presence and his creation, excites and moves us. We experience his presence and personal approach to us in what we call grace. We tend to misunderstand necessary suffering in our lives (there is also unnecessary suffering). This is, in part, due to an idea of earthly life as our only possession, to be preserved at any cost. Faith shows us that this is not the case, and also many visible signs. St. Paul reminds us that suffering is not only inevitable, but necessary. It is a process of transformation, the integral development of a person through a process of opening to the presence of God and to others. We all necessarily undergo this process, though the harvest of its effects depends on our cooperation.
First Holy Communion: The Registration and parent's commitment forms are at the porch of the Church. Parents of eligible candidates (8 Years old or School Year 3) should fill them and return with a copy of baptismal certificate to the priest before or on Thursday 31 July. We shall not receive forms submitted late as well as forms with no baptismal certificate.
Day of Recollection: The recollection for Eucharistic ministers and readers comes up on July 26 at St. Ursline Convent, Greenwich from 10am – 4.00pm. Please take note of this date.
Infant Baptism: The Infant Baptism for the month of July comes up on Sunday 20 July at 3.00pm. Pre-baptismal sessions with parents and godparents will hold on Wed. 16 and Sat. 19 at 6.30pm
Gift aid Scheme: I wish to remind all those on the Gift Aid scheme to collect their envelopes at the back of the church. If you can't find yours, please inform the parish priest for replacement. Remember that the scheme is for those who work and pay tax. The parish makes claim of 29 pence for every £1 pound you give.
The Dowry of Mary: There will be a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady, Walsingham, on Sunday 7th September. Bishop Pat Lynch will be the principal celebrant. Mass starts at 12 noon followed by procession at 3.15pm. The theme is 'celebrating the truly universal character of the Church in England.'
The Catholic Prayer Ministry: There will be mass for the group on Saturday 26 July at 7.00pm. Fr. Emmanuel Ede will be the principal celebrant. He will hold consultations in the hall after mass
Christian Fathers Association: We are working towards establishing Catholic Fathers Association. All fathers are invited to join. If you are interested, give your name to Michael Falola or Steve Egunjobi.
Education for Parish Ministry: There will be Formation for Parish Pastoral Ministry from Oct 2008 – June 2009 (Foundation Degree), Tooting.
Church Renovation: There will be weekly collection towards the renovation work. Parishioners who wish to make donations should make all cheques payable to Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Deptford. Thanks for your generosity and may God reward you abundantly.
Second Collection: There will be second collection today for the Apostleship of the Sea. There are envelopes at the back of the Church.
UCM Raffle: This will be drawn today, 27 July after 11.00am mass
Last Week's Offertory: £ 825.75. Thank you
Donation for Church work: £200.00
6th July Fourteenth Sunday, Year A
9. 00am: Tony & Patricia Echieh and family
11. 00am: Parishioners (Deptford Festival)
6. 30pm: Sexton Family (special int)
Mon 7th 9. 00am: Victor Davis, RIP
Tues 8th 9. 00am: Longinus Dike (private int.)
Wed 9th 9. 00am: Emmanuel Olanisebe (bd)
Thurs 10th 9. 00am: Holy souls
Fri. 11th 9. 00am: St. Benedict, Grace Njoku (private int.)
Sat 12th 10. 00am: Josh Phillippe, RIP
13th Fifteenth Sunday Year A
9.00am: Alfred Culley, RIP (A)
11.00am: Henry Odogwu (bd)
6.30pm: Nicholas John Paul, RIP (A)
Readers for Fifteenth Sunday Yr A
9. 00am mass: Bose Popoola, Christian Nsubuga
11.00am mass: Michael Friddle, Elizabeth Egunjobi
6.30pm mass: Delia Gaze
Eucharistic ministers
9. 00am mass: Melanie Smith, Regina Amugen, Roseline Shonde
11.00am mass: Roseline Odeneye, Eileen Mathurin, Hennie Friddle
6. 30pm mass: Felicity Kooman
Please pray for: Daniel Kouassi, Leonie Henderson, Tom Davies, Mary Joy, Flo Sullivan, Venus Serpis, Lucy Culley, Rita Dowler, Phyllis McSweeney, Raul Mingau, Roli Inoniyegha, Samson Taire, Michael Last, Mary Doswell, Jean Alexander, Violet Smith, Doris Lizares, Genevieve, Ron Small, Oluwabukola Aderonke Akinbusoye and other sick parishioners.
Share the Word: At the centre of Christianity is an inner experience of God's presence, an experience that affects our minds and hearts, our thoughts, desires and affections. While still necessarily concerned with the daily tasks of this life, there is a greater concern and desire for the experience of God's life, both now and after death. This gives a deeper meaning to all things in life and enables us, through our work, to understand the value and meaning of all things relative to God. This does not mean a rejection of God's creation, as some have thought, leading to a caricature of Christianity, an exaggerated asceticism and a disregard for this world's affairs. Rather it is the correct appreciation and ordering of all things towards their purpose in God. It is here and now that we are to build the Kingdom, in ourselves and in the world, even if the definitive experience of the Kingdom is beyond death. The Christian must get involved in the world with a passion, and seek the necessary wisdom to find and establish God's order in all things. We tend to misinterpret these virtues to mean a self effacing attitude of one who lets everything go by him. This is not meekness, nor is it Christian virtue.
First Holy Communion: The Registration and parent's commitment forms are at the porch of the Church. Parents of eligible candidates (8 Years old or School Year 3) should fill them and return with a copy of baptismal certificate to the priest before or on Thursday 31 July. We shall not receive forms submitted late as well as forms with no baptismal certificate.
Day of Recollection: The recollection for Eucharistic ministers and readers comes up on July 26 at St. Ursline Convent, Greenwich from 10am – 4.00pm. Please take note of this date.
Infant Baptism: The Infant Baptism for the month of July comes up on Sunday 20 July at 3.00pm. Pre-baptismal sessions with parents and godparents will hold on Wed. 16 and Sat. 19 at 6.30pm
Gift aid Scheme: I wish to remind all those on the Gift Aid scheme to collect your envelopes at the back of the church. If you can't find yours, please inform the parish priest for replacement. Remember that the scheme is for those who work and pay tax. The parish makes claim of 29 pence for every £1 pound you give.
Nigerian Chaplaincy: The Chaplaincy is organizing a day of prayer with title 'Witness God's power and glory through prayer' at Aylesford on July 12 which begins at 10.00am. Fr. Ejike Mbaka will be the principal celebrant.
The Catholic Prayer Ministry: There will be mass for the group on Saturday 26 July at 7.00pm. Fr. Emmanuel Ede will be the principal celebrant. He will hold consultations in the hall after mass
Christian Fathers Association: We are working towards establishing Catholic Fathers Association. All fathers are invited to join. If you are interested, give your name to Michael Falola or Steve Egunjobi.
Education for Parish Ministry: Formation for Parish Pastoral Ministry (Oct 2008 – June 2009) Foundation Degree, Tooting
Church Renovation: There will be weekly collection towards the renovation work. Parishioners who wish to make donations should make all cheques to Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Deptford. Thanks for your generosity and may God reward you abundantly.
Deptford Festival: We join all in Deptford and neighbourhood to mark the 2008 Deptford Festival today. As part of the celebration, Harmish and Mizuka will be performing in the Church from 4.00pm. Please give them your support. Admission is free.
Second Collection: There will collection today for Human Life. There will also be second collection next Sunday for the Apostleship of the Sea.
UCM Raffle: This will be drawn on Sunday 27 July after 11.00am mass
29th June Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles, Year A
Masses 9. 00am: Beatrice Niemogha (bd)
11. 00am: Rita Dowler (special int.)
6. 30pm: Felicity Krooman
Mon 30th 9. 00am: Christian Nsubuga
Tues 1st July 9. 00am: Pat Gales
Wed 2nd 9. 00am: Fatmata Korouma
Thurs 3rd 9. 00am: St. Thomas, apostle, Victor Davis RIP
Fri. 4th 9. 00am: Holy souls
Sat 5th 10. 00am: Victor Davis RIP
29th Fourteenth Sunday Year A
9.00am: Alfred Culley RIP (A)
11.00am: Henry Odogwu (bd)
6.30pm: Parishioners
Readers for Fifteenth Sunday Yr A
9. 00am mass: Emmanuel Odogwu, Christian Nsubuga
11.00am mass: Queenie Osawaru, Hennie Friddle
6.30pm mass: Christian Duru
Eucharistic ministers
9. 00am mass: Melanie Smith, Christiana Orjiekwe, Agnes Nwabunor
11.00am mass: Edith Nnotum, Philip Borisade, Elizabeth Egunjobi
6. 30pm mass: Sherry Mondesir
Please pray for: Daniel Kouassi,Tom Davies, Mary Joy, Flo Sullivan, Venus Serpis, Lucy Culley, Rita Dowler, Phyllis McSweeney, Raul Mingau, Roli Inoniyegha, Samson Taire, Michael Last, Mary Doswell, Jean Alexander, Violet Smith, Doris Lizares, Genevieve, Ron Small, Oluwabukola Aderonke Akinbusoye and other sick parishioners.
Recruitment of Catechists
There will be meeting of all catechists and those who have given us their names to help with the First Holy Communion and Confirmation programmes On Saturday 28 at 6.30pm
Day of Recollection
The recollection for Eucharistic ministers and readers comes up on July 26 at St. Ursline Convent, Greenwich from 10am – 4.00pm. Please take note of this date.
Infant Baptism
The Infant Baptism for the month of July comes up on Sunday 20 July at 3.00pm. Pre-baptismal sessions with parents and godparents will hold on Wed. 16 and Sat. 19 at 6.30pm
Parish Pastoral Council
We are appealing to all the members of the Council to take this service to the parish community seriously. Your commitment is very important as you owe this duty to parishioners. Attendance is essential for continued membership.
Gift aid Scheme
I wish to remind all those on the Gift Aid scheme to collect your envelopes at the back of the church. If you can't find yours, please inform the parish priest for replacement. Remember that the scheme is for those who work and pay tax. The parish makes claim of 29 pence for every £1 pound you give.
Annual Vacation
Fr. Gerald begins his annual holiday on Tuesday June 24. We welcome Fr. Francis Raji, MSP, who will supply during the period
Nigerian Chaplaincy
The Chaplaincy is organizing a day of prayer with title 'Witness God's power and glory through prayer' at Aylesford on July 12 which begins at 10.00am. Fr. Ejike Mbaka will be the principal celebrant.
Education for Parish Ministry
Formation for Parish Pastoral Ministry (Oct 2008 – June 2009) Foundation Degree, Tooting
Church Renovation
There will be weekly collection towards the renovation work. Parishioners who wish to make donations should make all cheques to Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Deptford. Thanks for your generosity and may God reward you abundantly.
Readers' meetings
There will be meeting of all readers and the members of the Liturgy Committee on Friday 4 July at 6.30pm
UCM Raffle
The members of the Union of Christian Mothers are organizing Raffle Draw to raise funds for the renovation work. There are attractive prizes to win. Please buy your tickets in support of this project
Legacy
On behalf of the parish, I thank the McGinty family for the donation of £3,000, which was part of WILL to the parish by late Kate McGinty. May the soul of Kate and all the faithful departed rest in peace
Birthday wishes
All birthday celebrants for the month of June are invited for blessing
Second Collection
There will collection for Peter's pence next Sunday
22nd June Twelfth Sunday Year A
9. 00am: Tony Andy Echieh & family (Private int.)
11. 00am: Kebbe Korouma and family (thanksgiving)
6. 30pm: Francisca Wambui (private int.)
Mon 23rd 9. 00am: No mass
Tues 24th 9. 00am: Birth of John the Baptist, No mass
Wed 25th 9. 00am: Rosaline Odeneye (bd)
Thurs 26th 9. 00am: Teddy Krooman (get well)
Fri. 27th 9. 00am: Mr/Mrs Geoffrey (private int.)
Sat 28th 10. 00am: Josie Fazzani (special int.)
29th Thirteenth Sunday Year A
9.00am: Beatrice Niemogha (bd)
11.00am: Rita Dowler (special int.)
6.30pm: Felicity Krooman
Readers for Thirteenth Sunday Yr A
9. 00am mass: Martina Nwachukwu, Juliana Onyenani
11.00am mass: Rosaline Odeneye, Gladys Odogwu
6.30pm mass: Christian Duru
Eucharistic ministers
9. 00am mass: Christiana Orjiekwe, Melanie Smith, Agnes Nwabunor
11.00am mass: Eileen Mathurin, Ted Ukaegbu, Tina Ukaegbu
6. 30pm mass: Felicity Krooman
Please pray for: Daniel Kouassi,Tom Davies, Mary Joy, Flo Sullivan, Venus Serpis, Lucy Culley, Rita Dowler, Phyllis McSweeney, Raul Mingau, Roli Inoniyegha, Samson Taire, Michael Last, Mary Doswell, Jean Alexander, Violet Smith, Doris Lizares, Genevieve, Ron Small, Oluwabukola Aderonke Akinbusoye and other sick parishioners.
Share the Word
There is a constant temptation to reduce Christianity to its doctrinal forms. Clear and orthodox doctrine is necessary, but Christianity is not just a set of truths, a guaranteed formula for living. It is above all the experience of God's life within us. Baptism is a commitment, but it is, above all, the experience of the reality of God's life in the human spirit. The Gospels refer to this experience by comparing it to a treasure or a fine pearl, something for which we willingly sacrifice everything else.
The Gospel reminds us of whom and what to fear. There is a possibility of losing our way and sense of purpose in this life, of not responding in an adequate way to God's initiative of love. This can happen through deliberate choice or through distraction. There is an angelic presence, Satan that seeks our spiritual ruin, that tries to distort the inner harmony and the purpose of our lives. We are taught that, although we are tempted, the choices in life are always ours. Hell exists because there are those who have chosen not to want eternal life. This is the real dimension, responsibility, and risk of our earthly life.
Recruitment of Catechists
There will be meeting of all catechists and those who have given us their names to help with the First Holy Communion and Confirmation programmes On Saturday 28 at 6.30pm
Day of Recollection
The recollection for Eucharistic ministers and readers comes up on July 26 at St. Ursline Convent, Greenwich from 10am – 4.00pm. Please take note of this date.
Gift aid Scheme
I wish to remind all those on the Gift Aid scheme that your envelopes are ready. Please collect yours at the back of the church. If you can't find your envelop, please inform the parish priest for replacement. Remember that the scheme is for those who work and pay tax. The parish makes claim of 29 pence for every £1 pound you give.
Vacation: Fr. Gerald begins his annual holiday on Tuesday June 24. We welcome Fr. Francis Raji, MSP, who will supply during the period
Education for Parish Ministry: Formation for Parish Pastoral Ministry (Oct 2008 – June 2009) Foundation Degree, Tooting
Church Renovation: There will be second collection next Sunday towards the renovation work.Meanwhile if any parishioners wish to make donations in support of the on-going renovation, make all cheques to Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Deptford. Thanks for your generosity. So far the sums of £612 + 100 Euros have been donated by parishioners. I wish to thank all those who have made these donations. May God bless and reward you.
UCM Raffle: The members of the Union of Christian Mothers are organizing Raffle Draw to raise funds for the renovation work. There are attractive prizes to win. Please buy your tickets in support of this project
Second Collection: There will collection for Peter's pence next Sunday
Coming Events
DAYS OF PRAYER FOR LAY MINISTERS
The following days are arranged at The Emmaus Centre, Layhams Road, West Wickham, Kent.
Saturday 28th June, Wednesday 2 July, Saturday 12th July, Sunday 13th July, and Saturday 30th August.
Beginning at 10am and ending at 4pm. Coffee, lunch and tea £20. Contact 8777 2000.
Choose a day and book in! The Emmaus Centre is also available for private individuals who may wish to go there for a quiet time or spiritual direction. Contact Sr Paula.
AYLESFORD YOUTH FESTIVAL
Saturday 5th July, 10am – 6pm. This is for two age streams, 13-15 and 16-18 years. Drama, drumming, social justice, sign language, street dance and arts & crafts. Cost £10. Key speaker: Fr Paul Keane. Contact 01227 272 900 or email info@scys.org.uk
NIGERIAN CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY
The Nigerian community have a celebration on Saturday 12th July at Aylesford Priory, Kent, beginning at 10am. Adoration, Mass, Benediction, Music, Rosary walk etc. contact: Francisca Ashaye 07985 242 986 or Mary Onuoha 07904 702 328. Alternative contact:
Fr Albert Ofrere 07961 415 558.
ALTAR SERVERS SUMMER BREAK
This is at Woldingham, Surrey from Tuesday 19th – Friday 22nd August for servers aged 10 – 15 years. Contact Fr Stephen Boyle, New Addington, 01689 842 644. Cost £125.
BALTIC PILGRIMAGE
This is from St Saviour's Church, Lewisham,
15 – 20 September 2008. Devotions to the Divine Mercy will form an important part of this trip. Cost: £599. Travelling with Pax Travel. Contact St Saviour's 8852 2490 or Pax Travel 7485 3003.
