"I would like to wish the parishioners of St Chad’s an enjoyable summer and for those travelling abroad, a safe and memorable holiday, after a well earned rest, I will look forward to seeing you all in September. God Bless you all" - Father William.
Papal Visit: The Archdiocese has now reduced the cost of the Hyde Park pass to £5.00, those who have already paid their monies will be refunded on presentation of their passes. Parishioners will be informed of distribution of the passes nearer the date.
Hot News! Esther Archer has been asked to sing the Psalm at the Papal Vigil Mass in Hyde Park!
Fr William will be on holiday from 25th July till first week of September. During my absence Fr Bartholomew will be in charge.
Church Hall: The Church hall will be closed during August and the 1st Week of September for maintenance work.
Extraordinary Ministers: All Eucharistic Ministers are required to attend this Day of Prayer at The Emmaus Retreat Centre, Layhams Road, West Wickham BR4 9QJ on September 11th commencing at 10.00am – 3pm. Lunch: Prepared Lunch £24.00, Own Packed Lunch: £16.00. To confirm your attendance, please contact Stephen Reddiar.
RCIA: (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) will commence again on Monday 13th September 2010 at 7.30pm in the church hall. RCIA is designed for non Catholic adults who want to learn more about the Catholic faith, or for any adults who were baptized Catholic but may not have received First Communion or Confirmation. Everybody is welcome.
St Chad’s Golf Day 16th October 2010 – Selsdon Park Golf Club: If you are interested in taking part in this fund raising event for the Vocational School in Ghana, join us for bacon butties followed by 18 holes of golf. After the golf, join the golfers for an evening of entertainment, fun & prize giving at the St Chad’s Church Hall from 7.30pm. ENTRY TO THE EVENING EVENT WILL BE BY TICKETS ONLY. Costs: Golf £30.00 Per Head, Evening event: £4.00 Per Adult, £2.00 Per Child, Family Ticket £10.00 (2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN) Tickets on sale from 3rd September. If you are interested in playing golf or just coming to the evening event, contact Christine Kitchen or chriskitchen65@btinternet.com or Mary Miles.
Baptisms: Parents who had submitted their baptism forms during the 1st week of August are required to attend two short meetings in the Hall from 7.00pm to 7.30pm on Friday 17th and 24th of September. Baptisms will take place on Sunday 26th September.
Church Hall: The Church hall will be closed during August and the 1st Week of September for maintenance work
Altar Servers: If you are on the list and no longer wish to be an altar server, please return your Alb and rope with your name to the Presbytery. If you cannot serve your mass, please ensure that you get in touch with someone, as there are new servers who need guidance.
St Chad’s Fund Raising Appeal for the Vocational School in Ghana: You will be aware that our Parish has committed to raising £6,000.00 by April 2011 to help fit out a class room in the Spiritan Vocational Technical Institute in Ghana. The parish newsletter will be used to keep you informed of forthcoming events & updates of fund raising efforts that have taken place. Every member of the parish will be able to support this fund raising effort in some way, so look out for updates of how you can be involved.
Fund Raising Appeal For The Vocational School In Ghana: Father Bartholomew has expressed his thanks to Angela Laval for raising £150.00 from a recent Food Fayre event at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham. Thank you for your support.
Offertories: £1122.82 Thank you, Special collection for CAFOD Pakistan Floods Appeal.
Father Bartholomew has expressed his thanks to Angela Laval for raising £150.00 from a recent Food Fayre event at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham. Thank you for your support.
Cafod Pakistan Floods Appeal: The Southwark Diocese has requested a special collection for the people of Pakistan who are facing a disaster like few, the world has ever seen. The devastating floods that now stretch for more than 600 miles have killed at least 1,600 people and left up to 20 million in need of emergency help. People have lost homes, crops and livestock, and are now at risk from deadly water-borne diseases such as cholera. Colette Fearon, our head of Asia programmes says, “We are very concerned by reports of cholera, because we know it can spread quickly in cramped conditions. Our partners have experience of providing relief to people in disasters, so we are confident that we can get help to those that need it most and help them recover in the coming months and years”. We are extremely grateful for all the support you give CAFOD which in turn enables us to help our brothers and sisters in such desperate need. Gift aid envelopes are available from the church porch.
300 Club. Many thanks for taking part in our 300 Club draw during the past year. For the year July 2009-June 2010 we paid out £1,200 in prize money and donated £1,200 to the parish fund. Since the club began in July 2002 we have donated £12,145 to the Church. You are most welcome to join the 300 Club, please collect a form from the Church Porch and leave the completed form with monies at the Presbytery – Thank you, Patricia Still.
Please pray for those who have died recently and those who mourn their loss especially: Paul Emson, Vera Chalk, Henry Valapinee, Romalda D’Lima, Cresencio Lacsina, Elda Baker, Betty Mott, Monique Roane, Elodie & Dominique Briand, Ryszard Lenartowicz, Tina Reynolds, Ejiro Egube, Collette Guagu, Lawrence Begent, Edith Lobo. and all our deceased relatives and friends. May they rest in peace. (If you would like to include names of your deceased relatives let us know).
Please remember in your prayers the sick members of our Parish especially: BBrian Godfrey, Bertram Hyde Gomes, Mervyn D’Cruze, Oluyemisi Osiyemi, Edna Marshall, Frances Szymanski, Veronica De Souza, James Aldis, Terry Nolan, John Blencowe, Millie Warren, Patricia Onyealisi, Father Gabriel Luseni, Veronica Prince. (It would be greatly appreciated if the office could be notified of the recovery of those on this sick list.)
Please note that Father William will be available (except in an emergency, when you can ring at any time) from 10.00am to 12.30pm each day, Monday to Friday, if you wish to speak with them or to book a Mass. thank you. All enquiries from now onwards should be made during office hours (Monday to Friday 9.30am-12.30pm) through the Parish Secretary. thank you.
Please bring all announcements for the Parish Bulletin by the latest Wednesday. Thank you.
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Archbishop Peter Smith installed as Archbishop of Southwark. Report. Homily.
Pope Benedict XVI announces new Archbishop of Southwark
The Holy Father appointed Archbishop Peter Smith, Archbishop of Cardiff since 2001, as our new Archbishop in succession to Archbishop Kevin. Report. Southwark website article.
Archbishop Nichols expresses sincere condolences to the Polish community after air crash. Statement.
Pope Benedict's Easter Sunday Message and Blessing 2010. Message.
Archbishop Kevin's letter to the people of the diocese: Letter
Pope Benedict XVI accepts the resignation of Archbishop Kevin McDonald of Southwark: Press Release (pdf)
Thousands of pilgrims venerate St. Therese's relics at Aylesford. Report
Pope 'to visit UK next year': Press Report
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