St. Anselm’s Dartford Parish NewsletterSeventh Sunday in Ordinary time Parish Mass Book C Part 1 Page 64Prayer of the Church Week 3 24th February 2019 89, West Hill, Dartford DA1 2HJ Fr. Stephen Boyle – Parish Priest Tel: 01322 220075 Fr Henry Mukasa _ Assistant PriestE-mail: stanselm01@googlemail.com Sr. Ursula Hyland - Parish SisterWebsite: www.stanselmsdartford.wordpress.com

Parish Centre Enquiries:Tel: 07963 794 842 Or 01322 280130,or email:stanselmparishcentre@gmail.com

Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School: King Edward Avenue, Dartford Tel: 01322 222759. Headteacher: Miss Isabel Quinn M.A, PGCE. NPQH Website: www.our-ladys.kent.sch.uk

24 hour Live streaming of the sanctuary occurs in this Church. See website: www.churchservices.tv/dartfor d We pray for the repose of the soul of, Clarence Niomou Mpafe and Katherine Tracey and Gloria Seare. We pray for their families and all who mourn their loss.2 nd Collection this week: This is to help Kasana-Luweero Diocese with its work with the elderly sick and orphans. It coincides with Bishop Paul’s visit to the parish

We welcome Bishop Paul Ssemogerere to our parish. We invite parishioners to the shared table on Sunday after the 10.30am Mass to meet him and also when he will give a presentation about how previous collections have supported the elderly, sick and orphans in Kasana-Luweero diocese. Thanks to all who have supported this initiative so far.

Confirmation 2019: Fr. Stephen asks for the forms to be handed back this weekend. There is a parent’s meeting on Sunday 3rd March 11.45am to go through the programme which begins in earnest in March. Please note the error in the letter.

Confirmation 2019/2020/ : Next Meeting this Friday 1st March 7.30 – 9.00pm. £2 for pizza’s please. Parent’s meeting on 3rd March 11.45am. Junior Faith Group Fridays 5.00pm – 7.00pm: This week Friday 1st March. Bring £2 for pizza’s. For year 3 – year 6 A great club of fun activities and to deepen the faith. A club of games, prayers and input on the faith. For year 3 – year 6 who attend Sunday/Saturday evening Mass. We really recommend this club as a chance to have fun, meet up, and also learn more about the faith.

Exposition during the day this week: Exposition on Tuesday and Wednesday with a gap from 5.00pm – 7.00pm 10.00am – 5.00pm 7.00pm – 9.00pm, and 10.00am – 5.00pm, 7.00pm – 9.00pm (including 7.30pm Mass). Please sign up for this.

Senior Faith Group this week 7.30pm - 9.00pm as it is a first Friday £2 for pizza’s please: This club for secondary school age meets up 1st, 3rd, and 4th Fridays in the month.7.30am Exposition and Prayers: 8.00pm Refreshments and the games in the hall.

Mexican evening this Saturday 2 nd March 7.30pm: See posters in nartex for more information.

£10 per ticket.Food and music

All are welcome to what should be a great evening

First Communion 2019: There is a meeting with Miss Quinn on the 31stth March at 11.45am

First Friday this week: All night vigil. 10pm Mass 10.30pm Exposition until 5.45am 6.00am Mass. Devotions, silent prayer, and offering Mass and prayers reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Friday) and the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Saturday morning).

Marmalade sale in aid of Life after masses on the weekend of 9th - 10th March

’94 Prayer & Discussion Group : This month we will be praying for a peaceful solution to the problems our country faces at this time. Please pray with us for this intention

Lord Increase Our Faith: Friday 15 th March & 29 th March 8.00pm -9.00pm : Time for prayer, praise and in depth meditation . Designed for older youth and adults to enable us to appreciate our Catholic Faith the more.

February Post Communion Prayer Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel :Holy Michael the Archangel, defend us in this day of battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust down to hell Satan and all the wicked spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls Prayer for year 2019:Oh my Jesus, I offer this for love of Thee, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. (Prayer taught by Mary to the three children at Fatima in 1917)The Word of God group invites You to their lent retreat. The theme is " Save yourself from the fear of perishing" Gn 19:17. Including teachings, praise, adoration, prayer and much more. From Friday 15/03 at 6pm to Sunday 17/03/2019 till noon. At the Friars Aylesford ( ME20 7BX) in Kent. Prices : Shared room £160, Single rooms £140 Kids 3-5 (£35), 6-9 (£65) and 10-14 (£90).The Incarnation movement Roman Catholic Church, and the website is www.incarnationpdd.org. Contact numbers: Gislin Kamda 07930167658 Christelle Kamda 07982068748 First Communion 2020 : Homework sheets handed out this weekend. Preparation now starts in year 2.Junior Faith Group Fridays 5.00pm – 7.00pm: Cleaning Team: Thank you to those who are joining team one & three. Legion of Mary: Meets on Saturdays at 11.00am.

CONFESSIONS :Frid:10.30 – 10.45, Sat 10.30- 11.00am, 5.00 -5.30pm St. George's before 9.30am Mass.Friday 6.30pm – 7.00pm.Rosary after weekday 9.30am Mass

We pray for the sick, housebound Please pray in particular for Annabelle Tume and Caroline Bennett at this time. Also Jon Carmody; Helmut Stache; Elaine Cavero; Michael Brennan; Antonia Liguoria; Mary Wallace: Monica Murdoch; Elaine Loader; Gill Cloke; Elaine Fernando; Stuart Empett; Patricia Hall; Rosa Maria Santos; Anne O’Neill; Susan Hadlow; Kevin Gilmer; Mary Sheppard; Victor Coelho; Betty Force; Mai Reyner; Phil Lyons; Kay O’Meara; Fr Tim (Finnegan); Anniversaries; Mary Wolfe-Hogan; Mary Page; Elizabeth Silby; George King; Lillian Ellis; Mary Ferrari; Evelyn Robertson; Noreen Clark; Nora Jamieson; Edith Whiteside; Elia Spaducci; Ann Needham; Julie Carey; George Tanner; Margaret Nicholson; Renee Kierans; Leonildes Bertha Braganza; Alexander Wilkins; Hilda Button; Bella Spellacy; Kim John Wilkins; John Humble; Michael Wise; Jean Jocolyn; Ethel May Terry; Agata Immacolata Del Grosso; Mary Courtney; Nina McCrossan; Florence Rudman; Samuel Saunders; Helen Dennis; John Curwen; Edward Stephen Aokrill; Raymond John Richens;Mark Cole; Alice Fish; Albert Lawson; Frederick Perriman; Betty Kestertou; John Mark; Mary Steel; Michael Power; Eric Gambrill; Edward Simpson; Mary Foreman; Kathleen Pocock;Blanche Barry; Patrick Powell; George Stephenson; Winifred McSweeney; Sarah Williamson; Patrick Leahy.

Collection £ Many Thanks 2 nd Collection today: This is to help Kasana-Luweero Diocese 2 nd collection next week for Poor P arishes

Mass Times and Intentions Seventh Week in Ordinary TImeSat 23rd Feb Seventh 6.00pm Dorothy & Mielczarek R I P ChickSun 24th Sunday 7.30-8.20am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament / Rosary 8.00am

In Ordinary Time 8.30am Bertha Braganza R I P Braganza Family10.30am Katherlina Lyons R I P Vera & Paddy Grogan6.30pm Sheila Jones R I P Robert & Milly

St George’s 9.30am People of the ParishMon 25th St Ethelbert 7.00am Mrs Joan Bourne 80th Birthday Her Family

9.30am Bertha Braganza RI P Braganza FamilyTues 26th Feria 7.00am William Hession M Coughlan

9.30am Vera Grogan Birthday Paddy & FamilyExposition 10.00am- 9pm (5.00pm – 7.00pm gap)

Wed 27th Feria 9.30am Teresa KenExposition 10.00am –- 9pm (5.00pm – 7.00pm gap)

7.3 0pm Private Intention Luton FamilyThurs 28th Feria 7.00am Eileen Tatt R I P Tim Bowman

9.30am Irene Lamalētie Jackie FerriterFri 1st March St David 10.00am Bridget Mowora R I P Paula Oduwole

12 Noon Service of Justice & Peace followed by Cafod Lunch7.00pm Thanksgiving 69 Years Married Renee & Norman Geary10.00pm In Reparation to the Sacred Heart

10.30pm – 5.45am ALL NIGHT VIGIL6.00am In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart

Sat 2nd Our Lady 10.00am Kathleen Whalley R I P Chick6.00pm Noel Weston Sheila

Sun 3rd Eighth Sunday 7.30-8.20am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament / Rosary 8.00amIn Ordinary TIme 8.30am Davey Family

10.30am Christine McEnery R I P Vera & Paddy Grogan6.30pm Caroline Bennett Folk Group

Darenth St George’s 9.30am People of the Parish

Count Team:3: Mr & Mrs Fred & Anne Banger; Mrs Kay ForsdykeCleaning Team: 3; Abimbola Nnaokocha; Onyie Okwa; Phillipa Cromanty; Mary Lasana; Marie Collete; Anthony Emezie; Antonia Lawe; Josaeph Keshi

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With one heart and one voice,let us present our prayers to God, the Lord of compassion and love:

Reader• That our Church and parish community

may seek the mercy and love of God in all things:let us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord in your mercy (Ʀ) Hear our prayer.

• That God's way of peace and justicemay be the path travelled by all peoples and nations:let us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord in your mercy (Ʀ) Hear our prayer.

• That the Parents and Guardians of the children in our Parishwill ask God to guide them and to strengthen their resolveto bring their children up to recognise the love of God in their lives:let us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord in your mercy (Ʀ) Hear our prayer.

• That those on the margins of societywhose pain and anguish are ignoredmay find, among us, a place of acceptance and support:let us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord in your mercy (Ʀ) Hear our prayer.

• That the sick and suffering, especially

and anyone who needs our prayers at this timeMay experience anew the comfort and peace of Christ:let us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord in your mercy (Ʀ) Hear our prayer.

• That those who have died in the peace of Christmay find, in God's holy presence, light, happiness, and peace:let us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord in your mercy (Ʀ) Hear our prayer.

• That God will hear the prayers we now make in the silence of our heartslet us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord in your mercy (Ʀ) Hear our prayer.

• Mary is the mother of us all and so we pray, Hail Mary . . . . . .

ReaderO God, hear the prayers of the peoplewho have placed their hope in you.With a perfect and complete "yes,may we respond to your invitationto make our lives "new"in your love, compassion, and forgiveness.in Jesus' name, we pray. Amen

Our Lady of Walsingham Statue to be in Southwark Cathedral this week from Thursday 21st – Saturday 23rd

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Coach trip on Friday includes veneration of Our Lady under this title at the Cathedral