Newsletter of The Parish of
St James the Great
Keep your face always towards the
sunshine and shadows fall behind you
PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA
45 Elm Grove
London SE15 5DD
020 7639 1947
Email: stjamespeckham2@aol.com
www.stjames-peckham.org
Monday 8th February – Sunday 14th February 2016
THE SEASON OF LENT C
Mass Intentions
Monday
Harold Hopper R.I.P
Tuesday
Edward Francis Taylor & Family
Wednesday The People of Syria
7pm
The People of St James
Ashes will be distributed at both masses
A day of fasting and abstinence
Thursday
Bridie Van Slyck R.I.P
Friday
Canon Michael Reynell R.I.P
Saturday
10.00am
Fr Terence Dolan R.I.P
6pm
Fr Anthony Richins R.I.P
Sunday
First Sunday of Lent
08.30am
All Christians in the World
10.00am
The People of the Parish
12 Noon
Cannon John Naughton R.I.P
When: 26 - 30 July 2016
Stay: Five days four nights.
Price: £519 if we book by the 20 February 2016.
All inclusive, except Lunch, and transport to and from
Gatwick. I need £50 deposit immediately if you are
interested. Full details on notice board.
Corporal Works of Mercy
To feed the hungry
To give drink to the thirsty
To clothe the naked
To harbour the harbourless
To visit the sick
To ransom the captive
To bury the dead
Spiritual Works of Mercy
To instruct the ignorant
To counsel the doubtful
To admonish sinners
To bear wrongs patiently
To forgive offences willingly
To comfort the afflicted
To pray for the living and the dead
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF
COMMUNION
Fr Jack
Isn't it great to see such great characters in today’s
readings’? All three - Isaiah, Paul and Peter and I
would like to add my own name to that list if it does
not seem presumptuous.
All inadequate and all aware of our own short
comings but all very aware of their need for
God, "In whom all things are possible."
Step up and take your place and let us see your
light.
The world is full of hurlers on the ditch. People who
shout form the side but would not do a thing to further
the cause/church/you.
As Fr. Fulton Sheen said:"Christianity is not a system of ethics: it is a life.
It is not good advice: it is divine adoption”.
Being a Christian does not consist in just being kind to
the poor, going to church, singing hymns or
serving on parish committees, though it includes all of
these.
It is first and foremost a relationship with Jesus
Christ.
Congratulations to our 10 ministers who were
commissioned at the cathedral yesterday. We
wish them long and happy ministry.
Please, please, please there will be a
meeting for all ministers, new and
old on Monday the 15th February at 7pm
in the hall.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
There will be Stations of the Cross every Wednesday
and Friday after mass. If you can’t join in church please
do them on your own as a good Lenten exercise.
There are several sets on Mrs.Google we often give up
something for lent but try doing something for Lent.
Parents encourage your children to give up something
and put the savings in your Red Box or any box for the
missions.....the spread of the gospel.