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: stpatrickrc.plumstead@gmail.com

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 volunteering@passage.org.uk 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.