Sunday 6th August TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD (Year A)
09.00 Intentions of Sandra Nyakudya
10.30 Theodore, Domingue & Jouany Families
12.00 Victor Ellis
18.30 Pat Sexton [RIP]
Monday 7th August 09.30 Julie Mathews [RIP}
St. Sixtus II 18.30 Moira Miller [RIP]
Tuesday 8th August 09.30 Baby James [RIP]
St. Dominic 18.30 Thanksgiving (Marie Therese Hungley)
Wednesday 9th August 09.30 Florence “Olive” Prendergast
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross 18.30 Augustine D’Souza
Thursday 10th August 09.30 Mary Pires [RIP] St. Lawrence 19.30
Jene Fernandez Friday 11th August 09.30 Irene Mendonca (Get Well)
St. Clare 18.30 Noreen White, RIP
Saturday 12th August 11.00 “DAY WITH JESUS” Special Healing
Mass/Service St. Jane Frances de Chantal 18.30 Nora Carroll
[RIP]
Sunday 13th August THE NINETEETH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME (Year
A)
09.00 Mario Rantac [RIP]
10.30 Mrs Belinda Elahee [RIP 8th A]
12.00 Christy Lobo
18.30 Julie Mathews [RIP]
5th & 6th August 12th & 13th August
LITURGICAL READERS (please collect a copy of the rota)
Sat18.30 Jim Russell, Thomas Russell Ethna Power, Debra
Anton
09.00 Pat Connors, Remija Mponzi Angela Lum Wai, Angus
Xavier
10.30 Sophia Selvaratnam, Mischa Musonda Mary Hardy, Monique
Roseberg
12.00 Ian Johnston, Ronald Cabrera Charmaine Fernandes, Faith
Soriano
18.30 Sally Canizo, Phillipa Keeling Susan Daniel, Emie
Roberts
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS (please collect a copy of the rota)
Sat
18.30 Matchel Bibat, Ethna Power, Michael Soupraya
Debra Anton, Doris Cubero, Juliana De Souza
09.00 Luiza Lobo, Pat Willis, Any other EM Kuriakose Antony, Pat
Connors Erica Summers
10.30 Carina Jualo , Isabella Mitchell, Kasia Zuzewicz
Ann Lusena, Srikanth Lusena, Therese Onyebalu
12.00 Bernardine & Denis Fernandes, Mary Rainford
Neves D’Souza, Nellie De Los Santos Virginia Francois
18.30 Daisy Jhugroo, Isabella Mitchell, Sharon Wrightman
Michael Lobo, Isabell Mitchell, Sharon Wrightman
Church Cleaning: Team 1: Sat 5th August @10am Team 2: Mon 7th @
10am
Coffee Morning: CLOSED — SUMMER HOLIDAYS CLOSED — SUMMER
HOLIDAYS
ST BONIFACE PARISH, TOOTING 185 Mitcham Road, London SW17
9PG
Tel. 020 8672 2345 Tweet at: @BonifaceTooting E-mail:
[email protected]
Website: www.stbonifacetooting.org.uk
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Priests: Fr Shaju Varkey & Fr Wilfred Obina
For Parish Hall Bookings, please contact the secretary on 020
8672 2345 PARISH OFFICE HOURS 10.00—13.00: Mon, Tue, Thu &
Fri.
St George’s Hospital Chaplaincy Fr Jonathon Routh
020 8725 3069 (Office) 020 8672 1255 (Switchboard)
St Boniface R.C. School Undine Street, Tooting, SW17 8PP
Head teacher: Mrs S. Kerins Ph: 020 8672 5874
TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD SUNDAY 6th AUGUST 2017
The Transfiguration is a prefiguring of
Christ’s glorification. This event, which
took place on Mount Tabor, was a boost
to the disciples’ faith amid predictions
that Jesus would be put to death. In the
midst of whatever is dragging us down
at the moment, we have an opportunity to thank God for the
promises made to us, and the chance to deepen our trust in
the ever-present hand of God & transform our lives into
the
person of Christ. Fr. Anthony De Mello tells the story of
such a metamorphosis in the prayer life of an old man. “I
was a revolutionary when I was young, and all my prayer to
God was: ‘Lord, give me the grace to change the world.’ As I
approached middle age and realized that half of my life was
gone without changing a single soul, I changed my prayer
to: ‘Lord, give me the grace to change all those who come in
contact with me; just my family and friends and I shall be
satisfied.’ Now that I am old and my days are numbered, I
have begun to see how foolish I have been. My one prayer
now is: ’Lord, give me the grace to change myself.’ If I had
prayed for this right from the start, I should not have
wasted
my life.”
Adoration & Morning Prayer
Monday - Saturday: 8.45am & First Friday at 5.15pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sat: 11.30am-12.30pm
Monday 7th August Bible Study Group
(Closed for the summer)
Tuesday 8th August Parent & Toddler Group
(Closed for the summer) Charismatic Prayer Group (Closed for the
summer)
Wednesday 9th August Rosary Prayer Group
(Closed for the summer)
Thursday 10th August Bible Study Group
(Closed for the summer)
Knit & Natter Group (15.00 Presbytery Meeting Room)
Legion of Mary (19.15 Presbytery Meeting Room)
Tamil Mass (19.30 Church)
Friday 11th August 50+ Club
(Closed for the summer)
Parish Open House (18.00-19.30 in the Presbytery)
Novena to St Anthony
Tuesday 10am Divine Mercy Chaplet
Friday 10am
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* * DAY WITH JESUS * * Please do join in prayer for our
families, the Sick, those who are in need of prayers on Saturday
12th August. An opportunity for you and your family to join in
Morning Prayer, Devotions and Adoration starting from 9.15am. There
will be Mass at 11am followed by Anointing & Prayers over
people. You all are encouraged to join in prayer.
7 DAY NOVENA TO OUR LADY Novena in preparation for the
celebration of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed
Virgin Mary will begin on Wednesday 9th August. Novena times:
9th-12th & 14th August at 10am and Sunday 13th at 1pm.
NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR
The Parish is going to begin the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual
Succour on at 10am from Saturday 19th August. You all are most
welcome to join in prayer for your family and our parish
family.
* * HYMN BOOKS * * Some of the new hymn books are badly torn,
hopefully not by an adult but we cannot blame the children. Please
do not allow your children to use the hymn book as a toy. There is
a colouring page for them. Note these are not just hymn books as
they were given to the Church in loving memory of someone. Please
give due respect to them. Thank you.
EARLY REMINDER: PARISH DAY We are celebrating our Parish Day
& 110th Anniversary of the dedication of our Church on SUNDAY
10th SEPTEMBER. Main celebrant for 12:00 Mass Bishop Patrick Lynch
followed by a BBQ, entertainment and games for the children. It
will be a day for all the Parish family to celebrate together the
life of the Parish. We pray for the success of the day.
PARISH HISTORY We are working on a booklet of our Parish
History. If anyone of you have old photos of parish activity,
Church or any material that may assist the work, please speak to Fr
Shaju.
PARISH OPEN HOUSE If you need to see a priest, please come to
the Parish Open House, no appointment needed. The next Open House
is on Friday 11th August 6pm - 7.30pm.
NEW ALTAR SERVERS Those who are submitted their application
forms to join Altar Serving should attend one of the following
training sessions: Saturday 9th September at 5pm or Saturday 16th
September at 4pm. All those who complete the training may come for
the ceremony of the enrolment to the Guild of St Stephen on Sunday
24th September at 10.30am or 12:00 Mass. Many thanks
PARISH NEEDS YOUR HELP Thank you for the many responses to being
a sacristan. Those who have expressed their willingness are
requested to meet with Fr Shaju 15 minutes before Mass in the
sacristy in the coming weekend/weekdays so he can explain to you
about the work involved as a sacristan.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT MEETING
The next informal gatherings in the Presbytery will be at 3pm on
Saturdays: 19th Aug; 16th&30th Sept; 14th&28th Oct If
anyone is going through bereavement, any kind of loss, separation,
difficulty in relationships, etc. and wishes to get one to one
support, please do contact Fr Shaju. We are happy to provide
counselling.
PARISH DAY TRIP TO SOUTHEND–ON- SEA
Sorry that no more spaces are available. Those who are booked a
place, the coaches will leave St. Boniface at 9.30am and back at
approx. 6pm. There will be a small charge of £3 per adult & £2
per child. If anyone cannot afford to pay, please speak to Fr
Shaju.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION PROGRAMME
Please see a priest at the Parish Open House before attending a
Baptismal Preparation programme that takes place on the last Monday
of every month at 7.30pm in the Presbytery and is a prerequisite
for any christening. The next
programme will be on Bank Holiday Monday 28th August
THANK YOU Little Sisters of the Poor has conveyed their
gratitude to all of you for your generousity to last weekend's
appeal and your prayers.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS 2018 Application forms will be available
from 2nd/ 3rd September.
DIVINE MERCY RETREAT
The Parish will host a Divine Mercy Retreat given by the Divine
Mercy Apostolate of Marian Fathers on Saturday 9th September
9am-4pm.
CONFIRMATION CATECHISTS There will a meeting on Thursday 7th
September at 7.30pm in the Presbytery.
NEW DATE FOR THE TRAINING FOR NEW MCs
The new training date is Saturday 16th September at 3pm. All are
expected to attend the training session. Many thanks to those who
have volunteered.
HOSPITAL VISITS If you or a family member are admitted to St
George’s Hospital and would like to see a priest, please contact Fr
Jonathon Routh, the hospital chaplain at 020 8725 3069. In an
emergency, please ask the ward staff to contact the Catholic priest
on call.
“SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER” It's that time of the year again when
all our children are one year older and a whole lot wiser thanks to
our schools. We are very lucky to have such a dedicated group of
teachers & other staff, governors and, of course, supportive
parents. As they all break up for well deserved summer holidays,
the Parish, thank them for their wonderful work and whilst we
ponder the thought of a month and a half of entertaining our dear
offspring, we make one simple prayer that
all the staff have a relaxing time and are refreshed for the
next academic year!
OFFERTORY COLLECTION The collection last weekend was £2123.80
[Loose plate 50%; Gift Aid 50%]. Thank you for your generosity
To anyone celebrating their birthday or wedding anniversary this
week, the Parish wishes you every blessing and thank God
for you, a special gift to the Parish.
SAFE JOURNEY & HAPPY HOLIDAY
Our prayers are with all those who are travelling these days.
May God bless you with a safe journey and a time of rest &
peace!
PARISH PRAYER LIST Please remember in your prayers all those on
our parish prayer list.
The sick: Bradley Belloni, Mary Brook, Allan Willis, Teresa
& Maria Jedrzejczak, Rose Mullins, Giuseppe Piccinini, Aires
Fernandes, Sherifa Joseph, Veronica Antao, Christina Grogan, Ian
Addison, Matilda Addison, Maria Da Silva, Betty Joyce, Tony Hardy,
Esther Daley, Clifford Tetteh, Norman Mendonca, Irene Mendonca,
Idan Vijay, Thomas McDermott, Eula Britto, Geoffrey Blwyddin,
Albert Folivi, Carys Bradshaw, Yacintha Subramaniam, Julianna
Hayfron, Winston Devonish, Norah Bolger, Patrick Cafferty.
Recently Deceased: Moses Lubren, Emile Dupuis, Patrick Unthank,
Charles Atiko, Evelina Pacitti, Maura Ansbro.
Anniversaries: Eric Thompson, William McLaughlin, William
Lonergan, Margaret Lewis, Luigi Varchione, Ann Clifford, Bernard
Jordan, Cecelia Calvert, Julia Walsh, Elizabeth Pryor, Patrick
Reidy, John Condon, May they rest in peace – Amen.
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