THE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
A member of Churches Together in Rotherhithe
Presbytery: 2 ST. ELMOS ROAD
SURREY DOCKS LONDON SE16 6SJ
WEBSITE: http://www.rcourlady.org.uk/
EMAIL: info@rcourlady.org.uk
TEL: 020 7231 9297
PRIEST: Fr. Thomas Udie
CHURCH OVERSEER: Tony Cernis
020 7232 1696
MASS TIMES
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday: 9.15am
Saturday: 5pm (Vigil Mass)
Sunday: 10.30am & 6pm
Reconciliation: Saturday: 11a.m. – 12noon
Saturday & Sunday before Mass
OFFICE TIMES
Mon, Tues, Fri: after 9.15am mass
Thurs: 6-7pm
HYMNS THIS WEEK
Entrance: Christ Be Our Light (see below)
Offertory1: On Christmas Night (415)
Offertory2: Blessed Are You Lord (67)
Communion1: (a) Night of Silence (see below)
(b) Silent Night (477)
Communion2: The First Nowell (523)
Exit: We Three Kings (601)
Christ Be Our Light
1. Longing for light, we wait in darkness.
Longing for truth, we turn to you.
Make us your own, your holy people,
light for the world to see.
Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in your church gathered today.
2. Longing for peace, our world is troubled.
Longing for hope, many despair.
Your word alone has power to save us.
Make us your living voice.
Night of Silence
1. Cold are the people, winter of life,
We tremble in shadows this cold endless night,
Frozen in the snow lie roses sleeping,
Flowers that will echo the sunrise,
Fire of hope is our only warmth,
Weary, its flame will be dying soon.
2. Voice in the distance, call in the night,
On wind you enfold us you speak of the light,
Gentle on the ear you whisper softly,
Rumors of a dawn so embracing,
Breathless love awaits darkened souls,
Soon will we know of the morning.
3. Spirit among us, Shine like the star,
Your light that guides shepherds and kings from afar,
Shimmer in the sky so empty, lonely,
Rising in the warmth of your Son’s love,
Star unknowing of night and day,
Spirit we wait for your loving Son.
PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
Priest
“The sight of the star filled them with delight.” Today we celebrate the revelation of the Son of God to the whole world. Let us pray that people everywhere will come to recognise him.
1.For peace in the world (Pause).
May all the nations of the world receive the light that God sends, singing the praises of the Lord; and may they work for peace in our time – peace that is the gift of our God. Lord, hear us.
2.For an understanding of God’s kindness (Pause).
We rejoice that God’s promises have been fulfilled among all the peoples of our world. May we be generous in spirit to all people and by our witness to gospel values bring all people to acknowledge the mysteries of God. Lord, hear us
3. For missionaries (Pause).
We pray for missionaries all over the world, especially those in our own country; may the growth of the church through their efforts give then encouragement and inspiration in their work of spreading the good news. Lord, hear us.
4. For a sense of delight in God’s presence (Pause)
May we who celebrate this day experience joy and delight in the presence of our king; and by the honesty and integrity of our lives be generous in sharing the gifts we have received as faithful disciples of the Lord we worship. Lord, hear us.
5. For those who are sick (Pause).
May the revelation of Christ help them in their suffering. We pray for Tom Hughes, Lewis Courtney, Theresa Benson, Catherine Tomlin, Jim Walsh, Natasha Fitzpatrick, Francis Allen, Annie Nolan, Rose Wright, Ann McNicholl, Philomena O’Hagan, Mark Turner, Freddie Fusco, Collin Lydon, Sean Connoly, Alice Mbeng Bessong, William Guckian, Nerville, Fred Osby-Darko, Pat Whitlock, Yris Alomajan, George Sidney Marks, Francis and Mary McGilligan, Rev Fr Andreio Volle, Maria Gordon, Micky Otoole, Chukuma Nwosu, Eileen Ruddy, Karen Kentish, Virginia and Sharon McGilligan. Lord, hear us.
6. For the dead (pause).
We pray for those who have died: Jinky Cortel, Sr. Patricia (Patsy) O’Shea and Shirley Clark. Lord, hear us
Let us ask Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour, to pray with us: Hail Mary…
Let us pray in silence that Jesus may be revealed in us.
Priest;
Father, you show us your Son, and continue his work among us in the power of the Holy Spirit. May we and all his people be faithful co-workers with the Spirit. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Seminary Fund
Please help train our future priests by contributing to the cost of educating our students at St. John’s Seminary Wonersh. The Diocese has 21 students in training at the cost of £20,000 per student each year. The Diocesan seminary Fund augments the annual Ecclesiastical Education Collection. Please send your donations/legacy through your parish priest or directly to Canon James Pannett at 48 Dale Road, Purley CR8 2EF – 02086603815.
Readers at Mass
We are appealing for more people to join the reading ministry in the Parish. May God bless you as you help your Parish in this way. Contact Ken Essien on 07703189026.
Gift Aid
Please join the Gift Aid Scheme if you can. It will cost you nothing but will help the parish. Contact the gift aid organizer Gabriel Guckian on 02072520991.
Catenian Association
The Catenians meet regularly on the second Thursday of each month in the evening. Contact Ken Essien on 07703189026.
Legion of Mary
Legion of Mary meets every Tuesday at 7.30pm. We are still looking for more members. Contact the priest for more information.
Homeless kitchen
We still appeal to you for contribution to feed our homeless brothers and sisters. We are looking for tomatoes, canned meat and beans. Please, help us. Thanks for your generosity.
Eucharistic Adoration
There is Eucharistic Adoration every 1st Friday of the month. All are invited.
Bible Studies Group
The Bible Study meets every last Wednesday of the month from 7.30 to 8.30 to discuss the readings of the following Sunday. All are welcome. The next meeting will be on the 25th of January 2012. Please, make use of this opportunity to improve your bible knowledge. Contact Gabriel on 02072520991 for more information.
Offertory Collection Last Week
5.00pm 90.71
10.30am 119.77
6.00pm 80.93
Night Mass 206.95
Total 498.36
Second Coll. 93.76
Second collection today is for the Cabrini Society and next Sunday will be for Pax Christi.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Saturday EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
7th January 5.00pm: John Clancy RIP
Sunday EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
8th January 10.30am: Olivia Almarales – Thanksgiving
6.00pm: Jinky Cortel RIP
Monday BAPTISM OF THE LORD
9th January 9.15am: Sr. Patricia (Patsy) O’Shea RIP
Tuesday Feria
10th January 9.15am: No Mass
Wednesday Feria
11th January 9.15: No Mass
Thursday Feria
12th January 9.15am: Jimmy & Lucy Qaah, W Anniversary
Friday Feria
13th January 9.15am: Phan & Nguyen Families
Saturday 2nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)
14th January 5.00pm: Shirley Clark RIP
Sunday 2nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)
15th January 10.30am: Maria Francesca Mucciato. PI
6.00pm: People of the Parish
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