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We continue our celebration to mark the arrival of God in our human Family. We join today the three wise men who came from such a distance to adore Christ, pay him homage.
We learn that we can become worshippers of the true and living God if we search for him who already is searching for us.
The wise men had searched for the truth, and had found that the truth had a name, Jesus. Everything changed as a result. They found that treasure, that precious pearl, and had given up what they had, to give Jesus the best they had. Inspired by the example of the wise men, let us try this year to begin to give to Jesus the best we have.
I thank you once again for the contribution you have given last year to the life of the Parish. I am sure this current year will welcome anew the best of you that you have to give for the Glory of God. I wish you a Happy New Year 2013.
READ THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THIS WEEK:
6th January 2013 to 13th January 2013
1. Sunday 6th: By the Sacraments of Baptism and Penance our sins are forgiven.( CCC 976-980)
2. Monday 7th: We will be raised from the dead– body and soul. (CCC 990)
3. Tues 8th: On the last day we will rise again from the dead. (CCC 992-1004)
4. Wed 9th: God has given us everlasting life. (CCC 1020– 022)
5. Thurs 10th: To live in Heaven is to be with Christ (CCC 1023-1029)
6. Fri 11th: After death we undergo a purification. (CCC 1030-1031 )
7. Sat 12th: We can reject God of our own free choice. (CCC 1033-1041).
8. Sun 13th:What is the meaning of Amen?( CCC 721-726)
Do I want to know God?
With whom do I share God’s love?
THANK GOD FOR THE GIFT OF FAITH IN GOOD TIMES AND BAD.
The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable, it is sown in dishonour, it is raised in power, it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. (1 Corinthians 15:42-44)
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DEAR READER,
THE PARISH PRIEST AND ALL THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF THE ST FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC CHURCH WISHING YOU PEACE AND JOY AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013.
THERE WILL BE A MASS TO MARK THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR ON 1ST JANUARY 2012 AT 9.15AM. YOU ARE MOST WELCOME.
READ THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THIS WEEK:
23rd December to 30th December
1. Sunday 23rd: Through the resurrection we are forgiven, justified and receive new life (CCC651-655)
2. Monday 24th: What does the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven mean. (CCC 659-667)
3. Tues 25th: Today we celebrate Christ’s first coming and look forward to his second (CCC 668-674)
4. Wed 26th: The Church’s final and ultimate trial (CCC 675-677)
5. Thurs 27th: The judgement on the last day (CCC 678-679)
6. Fri 28th: We confess our faith in God the Holy Spirit. (CCC 683-690 )
7. Sat 29th: Many signs give witness to the resurrection of Jesus. (CCC 702-706).
8. Sun 30th: Through the resurrection we are forgiven, justified and receive new life. (CCC 721-726)
Do I want to know God?
With whom do I share God’s love?
THANK GOD FOR THE GIFT OF FAITH IN GOOD TIMES AND BAD.
By the ‘Father’s right hand’ we understand the glory and honour of divinity, where he who exists as Son of God, of one being with the Father, is seated bodily after he became Incarnate and his flesh was glorified.
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16th December to 23rd December
1. Sunday 16th: The Paschal Mystery is the Good News (CCC571)
2. Monday 17th: Jesus is the fulfilment of the Law. (CCC 577-591)
3. Tues 18th: From the very beginning the Cross has been at the heart of God’s plan of Salvation (CCC 599-611)
4. Wed 19th: In Gethsemane Jesus accepted the Cup of Salvation. (CCC 612)
5. Thurs 20th: What is the result of Christ’s sacrifice for us? (CCC 613-618)
6. Fri 21st: Jesus descended into hell to set captives free. (CCC 632-637 )
7. Sat 22nd: Many signs give witness to the resurrection of Jesus. (CCC 639-644).
8. Sun 23rd: Through the resurrection we are forgiven, justified and receive new life. (CCC 651-655)
Do I want to know God?
With whom do I share God’s love?
THANK GOD FOR THE GIFT OF FAITH IN GOOD TIMES AND BAD.
The perfect fulfilment of the Law could be the work of none but the divine legislator, born subject to the Law in the person of the Son ( CCC 580).
READ THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THIS WEEK:
9th December to 16th December
1. Sunday 9th: The Father blessed Mary more than any other created person. (CCC 492)
2. Monday 10th: The Liturgy of the Church celebrates Mary as the ‘Ever Virgin’. (CCC 499)
3. Tues 11th: Christ’s whole earthly life is both mystery and revelation (CCC 561)
4. Wed 12th: At his Baptism Jesus accepted his mission as God’s suffering servant. (CCC 536 )
5. Thurs 13th: The temptations of Christ. (CCC 538)
6. Fri 14th: Everyone is called to enter the Kingdom (CCC 541 )
7. Sat 15th: The Transfiguration of Jesus (CCC 554).
8. Sun 16th: The Paschal Mystery is the Good News (CCC571)
Do I want to know God?
With whom do I share God’s love?
THANK GOD FOR THE GIFT OF FAITH IN GOOD TIMES AND BAD.
Against this doctrine the objection is sometimes raised that the Bible mentions brothers and sisters of Jesus. The Church has always understood these passages as not referring to other children of the Virgin Mary (CCC 500).
READ THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THIS WEEK:
2nd December to 9th December
1. Sunday 2nd: God did not abandon us to the power of death.. (CCC 410-412)
2. Monday 3rd: The Good News is a person: Jesus of Nazareth. (CCC 426 )
3. Tues 4th: Jesus is the Christ, The Lord’s Anointed. (CCC 436)
4. Wed 5th: Jesus is God’s One and Only Son. (CCC 441– 445)
5. Thurs 6th: The Incarnation sheds light on the mystery of humankind. (CCC 456-463)
6. Fri 7th: The Church confesses that Jesus is true God and true Man. (CCC 469)
7. Sat 8th: Jesus is Lord of Glory and one of the Holy Trinity. (CCC 468).
8. Sun 9th: The Father blessed Mary more than any other created person. (CCC 492)
Do I want to know God?
With whom do I share God’s love?
THANK GOD FOR THE GIFT OF FAITH IN GOOD TIMES AND BAD.
From this loving knowledge of Christ springs the desire to proclaim, to ‘evangelise’, and to lead others to the ‘yes’ of faith in Jesus Christ. (CCC 429).
THE HALF TERM WEEK MASSES & SERVICES:
26th October to 4th November 2012
ALL SAINTS: THURSDAY 1st NOVEMBER - A HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION
Wednesday 31st Oct: Vigil Mass of All Saints at 8pm
Thursday 1st Nov: Masses at 9.15am & 8pm
ALL SOULS: Friday 2nd Nov: Masses at 9.15am & 8pm
Saturday 3rd Nov: 1pm Prayer at Hartley Burial Ground
Saturday 3rd Nov: 2pm Requiem Mass for the deceased of our Parish from 2007 to 2012. Families and relatives are encouraged to attend and bring a picture of their loved one that they leave at the foot of the altar.
Sunday 4th Nov at 1pm prayer at New Ash Green Burial Ground.
CONFIRAMTION CANDIDATES MEETING:
SATURDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2012
MEETING WITH CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES SATURDAY 10th NOVEMBER AT 4PM IN THE MEETING ROOM TO DISCUSS THE CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME. THE PRESENCE OF ALL THE CANDIDATES IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT.
THE YEAR OF FAITH IN OUR PARISH
DURING THE YEAR OF FAITH WHICH STARTS THIS WEEK, ALL OUR WEEKEND MASSES WILL BE PRECEDED BY 15MNS ADORATION BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT AND THE RECITATION OF THE ANGELUS BEFORE THE OPENING HYMN.
SAT EVENING 5.15 EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
5.28. RECITATION OF THE ANGELUS
SUNDAY MORNING:8.15 EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
8.28. RECITATION OF THE ANGELUS
10.15 EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
10.28. RECITATION OF THE ANGELUS
LET'S PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
READ THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THIS WEEK 14th to 21st October
Sunday 14: The desire for God is written in our hearts (CCC 27-30).
Monday 15: Our Hearts are restless until they rest in God (CCC 27-30)
Tues 16: God Can Be known by the light of human reason. (CCC 36)
Wed 17: Is reason enough to Know the mystery of God? (CCC 37-38)
Thurs 18: Human words fail short of expressing the mystery of God. (CCC 39-43)
Fri 19: God’s plan of loving goodness (CCC 50-53)
Sat 20: God revealed himself gradually and in stages (CCC53-58)
Sun 21: The call of Abraham and the people of Israel (CC59-64)
Reflection: Do I want to know God?
With whom do I share God’s love?
THANK GOD FOR THE GIFT OF FAITH IN GOOD TIMES AND BAD.
‘THE INTMATE AND VITAL BOND BETWEEN US AND GOD CAN BE FORGOTTEN, OVERLOOKED OR REJECTED BY US-FOR MANY REASONS.’
(GS 19, CCC 29)
THE YEAR OF FAITH
11TH OCT 2012 T0 24TH NOV 2013
PROFESS
Profess the faith in its fullness and with conviction:
-Learn the Creed by heart’
-Read a few paragraphs of the Catechism each day.
-Study one of the documents of Vatican II.
CELEBRATE
Celebrate the faith especially in the Eucharist:
-Go to confession more frequently.
-Attend Mass during the week.
-Join the Church worldwide in the simultaneous hour of Eucharistic adoration on 2nd June 2013.
WITNESS
Witness to our faith to the world :
-Pray for the New evangelisation.
-Share the Faith.
Ask God to help you witness to your faith in your daily life.
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