St. Anselm’s Dartford Parish NewsletterSixth Sunday of Easter Parish Mass Book B Part 1 Page136Prayer of the Church Week 129th April 2018 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

We pray for the respose of the soul of John and June McCarthy, whose funeral will be on Tuesday May 1 st at 11.30am. The vigil on Monday is at 4.00pm. We pray for the repose of the soul of Louisa Fabi who passed in Halstead. Louisa previously lived in Shepherds Lane and was a faithful parishioner for many years. Baptism: We pray for Victoria Ciaon who is to be baptised this weekend. We pray for her family, that they may bring her to a deep love for Jesus, Mary, and his Church.

We welcome the Dean of the Gravesend Deanery, Fr. Alex Saba to celebrate the 6.30pm Mass. If you would like to see him to give him a general impression of things in the parish, you can meet him at 5.00pm in the presbytery.

2nd Collection this week for St. George’s Cathedral:2nd Collection next week: Appeal on behalf of the Missionary Sisters of Engalnd and Wales.

Rosary on the Coast 2018: Late notice but please come to devotions today Sunday afternoonhttps://www.rosaryonthecoast.co.uk/

2.30pm Exposition/ 2.35pm Divine Mercy Devotion/ 2.57pm Act of Contrition/ 2.59pm 3 0’clock prayer, / 3.00pm Glorious Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary / 3.30pm Seven Sorrows rosary/ Prayer to St Joseph, Prayer to St. Michael, /Benediction at 3.45pm / Archbishop Peter Smith: “Rosary on the Coast encourages us all to join in with others in deep meditation on the mysteries of the Incarnation, as seen through the eyes of Our Blessed Lady, reminding us to look, as she does, with eyes of love on all creation in its diversity and richness, remembering that we are all equally held in Our Father's love.  All the stages of life from birth to death are gifts of his Grace, to be cherished and enjoyed.  O holy Mother of God pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.” The event has 300 coastal and inland locations taking part, many in Southwark Diocese in the first year of prayer and pilgrimage for renewal of faith, respect for life and peace in the British Isles.

Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima: We are starting a new initiative that gives parishioners the chance to keep the statue of Our Lady of Fatima in their home for a week. This is so that you can pray a decade of the rosary (or a whole rosary if possible) and the Fatima Prayer each day and dedicate yourself to the care of Our Lady. We would like to start this on Saturday 5 th May and at the end of the week a Legion of Mary member will transport it to the next parishioner. If you are interested please put your name and contact number on the list in the narthex.

International Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles Friday 4 th May – Sunday 3 rd June. Starts with the all night vigil on Friday

Please sign the form, either the promise of one hour of adoration each week, or the Watcher’s form in the porch for those who can promise more

Exposition all day Monday to Friday ending at 9.00pm and on the weekend if people sign up. Fuller details of all things planned next week. See www.ukmiracles.com contact Anna at anna@johnstone.itAltar Servers Rally on Monday 7th May: A great day out. If you are a server and have not a bronze medal and would like to get one then please see Fr. Stephen. They cost £5.

Prayer meeting for young adults:Third Fridays of the month. next meeting is 18th May, 8.00pm – 9.00pm

First Communion: Also there are details of the rehearsals on 9th May. There is the form to fill in concerning Mass on the Sunday 13th. Please could forms and money be handed back regarding videos by the latest next weekend. Ties are now available. Please put £7 in an envelope with the name of the child.

Junior Faith Group 5.00pm – 7.00pm, for year 3 and above . Recommend to Mass attending children..

Confirmation 2018/2019: Meeting this week on the First Friday 4 th May 7,30pm – 9.00pm . Bring £2 for refreshments

Gift Aid A very special thanks to all in the Gift Aid Scheme. Last year we received a totoal of £10,527.32 through Gift Aid. Your boxes of envelopes for the coming year will be available next Sunday. Please remember to collect it. If you pay income tax and have not already signed a Gift Aid declaration please consider so. Forms will be available next Sunday. Thank you.

LifeThank you to everyone who supported the Afternoon Tea which raised £223.19 for Life Charity.Post Communion Prayer for April: 3 O’Clock Prayer You expired, O Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls and an ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us. O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You. Amen. Prayer for the year 2018: Most Holy Trinity, I adore thee! My God, my God, I love Thee in the Most Blessed Sacrament

Adult Formation this week: Legion of Mary Wed 2nd May 8.00 pm in the presbyteryLord Increase our Faith: Friday 11 th May 8pm Led by Fr Henry Mukasa RCIA: Learning more about the faith: Meetings up and running at times to suit. Please contact Fr. Stephen to arrange a timePrayer meeting for young adults: This will meet on the 3rd th Fridays of the month this month, so next meeting is May 18th

.Youth Formation:Confirmation 2018/2019: First Friday 4 th May 7.30pm – 9.00pm Bring £2 for pizza. Junior Faith Group for year 3-6 For children who attend regularly Sunday/Saturday evening MassSenior Faith Group: First Friday meeting 7.30pm -9.00pm Bring £2 for pizzasBaptism Inquiry: Please see Fr. Stephen for baptism. Usually there is 3 months notice. Please be aware of the conditions to be a Catholic Godparent.They need to be practising Catholics,with signed reference from their parish priestMarriage Inquiry: Please give six months notice for a wedding inquiry.

Mass Times and Intentions Fifth Week of EasterSat 28th April 6.00pm Prayers for Soul of Clifford Ward R I P Ward FamilySu n 29th Fifth Sunday of 7.30-8.20am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament / Rosary 8.00am

Easter 8.30am Bertha Braganza R I P Dulcie & Roy Fidge 10.30am People of the Parish6.30pm Mary Constable R I P Mary & Laurie

St George’s 9.30am Isabel Callender Confirmation Mary & Michael Sheppard

Mo n 30th St Pius V Pope 7.00am Felipa Elaco Imme Ward & Family9.30am Dinah D’Souza Hip Operation Elavia & Family4.00pm Vigil John & June McCarthy R I P

Tues1st May St Joseph the 7.00am Holy SoulsWorker 9.30am Birthday of Mary Constable R I P Robert & Milly

11.30am Requiem June & John McCarthy10.00am-11.00am & 1pm - 3.30pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Wed 2nd St Athanasius 9.30am Holy Souls7.00pm Exposition7.30pm Thanksgiving Marigold

Thurs 3rd SS Philip & James 7.00am Holy SoulsApostles 9.30am June & John McCarthy R I P Bridie Knight

Fri 4th English Martyrs 7.00am Holy Souls10.00am Bertha Braganza R I P Braganza Family12 Noon Service of Justice & Peace followed by Cafod Lunch

3.00pm 3 O’Clock Prayer, Divine Mercy Devotions & Rosary for Vocations700pm Holy Souls10.00pm In Reparation to the Sacred Heart

ALL NIGHT VIGIL ending 5.45am Benediction & Mass6.00am In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart

Sa t 5th Our Lady 10.00am Gladys & Fred Spencer R I P Mary Purcell6.00pm Bridget Neylon R I P Mary Kelly

Sun 6th Sixth Sunday 8.30am Bertha Braganza R I P Braganza FamilyOf Easter 10.30am Sally Dolan R I P Carol Jarvis

6.30pm People of the ParishSt George’s 9.30am Bridget Whitaker St George’s Mucic Group

CONFESSIONS :Frid:10.30 – 10.45,6.30pm – 7.00pm.Sat 10.30- 11.00am, 5.00 -5.30pm St. George's before 9.30am Mass. Rosary after 9.30am MassWe pray for the sick, housebound Please pray in particular for Michael Gilmer at this time. Also Jon Carmody; Helmut Stache; Elaine Cavero; Michael Brennan; Antonia Liguoria; Mary Ellen Ryan; Mary Wallace: Monica Murdoch; Elaine Loader; Gill Cloke; Elaine Fernando; Stuart Empett; Patricia Hall; Rosa Maria Santos; Kevin Gilmer; Anne O’Neill ; Helen Rees.

Anniversaries: Thomas Eghan;Henry Wood; Sidney Bristow; Frank Langen; Mary Cook; Joseph Darby; Anthony Gundersen; Emile Sanson; John Moody; ; Michael Galea; William Ratcliffe; Angelo Paoletti; Reverend Anthony Porter; Felix Lautier; Margaret Smith; Alberta Sealy; Adam Galica; Violet Ivill; Ada Stallard; Ethel Webb; Sarah Heryet; Marie Martirosi; Ellen Flewin; Anyhony pagan; Florence Dyke; Julie Shaw; Richsrd Nosh; Gary Sheanon; Catherine Clarke; Ivy Richards; phoebe Fisher; Patricia Belcher; Mary Cook; Agnes Therese Smith; William Webb; Patrick Lucas; Pauline Coe; Frederick Spencer; Kathleen Gunner; Dennis Prenrice; Spencer Davis; Iris Anne Sargant

Collection: £1323.89 Ecclesiastical Education £ 496.84 Many Thanks 2nd collection today Maintenance of St George’s Cathedral 2nd collection next week for Missionary Sisters of England & WalesCount Team 4: Mr P Grogan; Mr & Mrs Les & Anne Vaughan; Mrs Joan Giddings Cleaning Team 3: Abimbola Nwaokocha; Onyic Okwa; Mollty Acot; Phillipa Cromanty; Mary Lasane; Angel Zanamwe; Marie Collete; Belinda Lumor; Anthony Emezie

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR B

Confident that “God is with usand that we will receive at his hands whatever we ask,”let us pray:

• For our parish community,that we may be a rich and vibrant branch of Christ the Vine:let us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord hear us. (Ʀ) Lord graciously hear us.

• For the bishops, priests, and ministers of our Church,that they may be agents of God’s reconciling love:let us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord hear us. (Ʀ) Lord graciously hear us.

• For all Christian Churches and communities,that they may be faithful to the love and peace of Godboth “in deed and in truth”:let us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord hear us. (Ʀ) Lord graciously hear us.

• For families and households,that they may know the joy of this Easter seasonin every season of every year:let us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord hear us. (Ʀ) Lord graciously hear us.

• We pray for those who dedicate themselves to God in the religious life. We for religious sisters who work in the parishes, those who teach, and those who dedicate themselves to God in the contemplative life. Thaty they may continue in their apostolate with deep faith, and we pray for vocations to the religious life. let us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord hear us. (Ʀ) Lord graciously hear us.

• That the sick, especially

and anyone who needs our prayers at this timewill discover, in our compassion and care, the healing presence of God:let us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord hear us. (Ʀ) Lord graciously hear us.

• For the souls of our deceased relatives and friendsthat they may live on in the life of the Risen Christ:let us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord hear us. (Ʀ) Lord graciously hear us.

• For the prayers we now offer in the silence of our heartslet us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord hear us. (Ʀ) Lord graciously hear us.

• Let us ask Our Blessed Lady to intercede for us as we say, Hail Mary….

Hear our Easter prayers, 0 Lord.May your words forever be a part of us;may your peace forever reign over us;may your love forever unite us as your children.We ask this in the name of your Son,our Risen Saviour, Jesus Christ,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spiritas the one God for ever and ever. Amen.