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Fr. Steve Wymer Parish Priest 020 8650 3390 Deacon Sean Murphy 020 3490 5693 [email protected] [email protected] Fr. Ashley Beck Assistant Priest 020 8650 4117/ 020 7998 5949 [email protected] Fr. Simplicio D’Souza Assistant Priest 020 8650 7533 [email protected]
CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. EDMUND OF CANTERBURY
NEWSLETTER 15 October 2017, Twenty-eighth Sunday (A)
The Presbytery, 20 Village Way, Beckenham BR3 3NP Parish Office 020 8650 0970
Open Monday to Friday 9 - 1pm
Email [email protected]
Website: www.saintedmunds.net
Salesian Sisters 25 Village Way, BR3 3NA 020 8650 6313 [email protected]
Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver 89 Shortlands Road BR2 0JL
020 8313 3915 [email protected]
This week there is a speaker from Cafod and a second collection for their work. Please remember to bring back your Cafod envelopes.
Next Sunday is World Mission Day and there will be a collection for Missio.
ONE of the distinctive things about Catholic
Christianity is that we have something to say
about virtually every moral or political issue
in the world. Back at the end of 1996 in their
teaching document The Common Good our
bishops in this country memorably wrote,
‘Nothing is beyond the scope of faith’: what
that means is there is no moral territory
where God and religious faith fail to make
claims. Christianity is about the whole of life.
Therefore we need to say something in
response to the recent events in Catalonia. The bishops there and in
the rest of Spain have realised this and offered to be agents of media-
tion (some say Pope Francis has as well). We need to start by saying
that the situation is complicated and that most of us don’t know
enough about Catalan or even Spanish history to be able to make a
complete judgment; in particular, we can’t really understand fully
some of what is going on without taking into account the Spanish Civil
war only eighty years ago. Similarly we need to bear in mind that
Catalonia is the most prosperous part of Spain: this means (a) that
some Catalan nationalists simply don’t want to give money to poorer
parts of Spain and (b) Spain doesn’t want to lose this source of
national revenue. We also need to bear in mind real divisions in
Catalan society, and also the need to eschew and condemn violence
and aggression.
Not long before the Spanish Civil war, in 1931, Pope Pius XI (shown
here), the only pope in history (I think) to have been a librarian, wrote
an important encyclical letter on Catholic social teaching with the
pithy title Quadragesimo Anno (‘In the fortieth year’ - the letter
marked the anniversary of an earlier letter in 1891). In the letter the
pope warns against the growth in the power of the State, particularly in
Fascist Italy and the Soviet Union: this undermined families and
smaller units in society. The letter establishes as a basic principle of
Catholic moral teaching (drawn from earlier theologians) the idea we
call subsidiarity. This principle asserts that decisions should always
be taken at the level closest to the people concerned, the ‘lowest’ if
you like; higher authorities should only exercise this power if it is
really necessary. So local government and devolution, for example,
are inherently good things. We see this in the Catholic Church - many
converts are surprised to find out that the Church is much more
decentralised than they imagined, and more so than other churches
(particularly in the area of finance).
THE MEANING OF SUBSIDIARITY
The idea has also been important in the development of
common European institutions in the last seventy years. The
Maastricht treaty of 1992 shows its influence and wanted to
enhance the autonomy and influence of smaller regions
within European nation states, not something which has
really happened since then, although over the years most
European countries have gradually become less centralised
than they were (certainly Britain, Spain, France and Italy).
However in Catholic moral teaching subsidiarity cannot be
considered on its own. We see it as balanced by what we
call solidarity - real commitment to others, particularly those
who are poor. So if we restore more power to smaller
regions - whether they are historic nations like Scotland or
Catalonia, or simply towns or villages like Beckenham -
those regions have to have a concern for others; this is why
we would object to what is sometimes called ‘localism’. The
two need to go together. Solidarity, of course, is one of the
basic principles behind groupings in the world such as the
European Union, which is why they are supported in
principle by the Catholic Church. While decisions should be
taken nearest to where people live, we all need to have a
concern for the wider community.
The odd thing is that back in the 90s some politicians thought
that the reference to subsidiarity in the Maastricht treaty was
about giving power back not to small units near the people,
but to nation states; and indeed the leaders of the nation
states have ensured that devolving power to smaller regions
has been very limited. But if you look at Europe and try and
balance subsidiarity with solidarity, you can see that
ultimately the unit in the middle - nation states such as Spain,
Britain, Germany and so on - may well eventually wither
away, and that this would make sense. A genuine sense of
identity is often very immediate, together with a much wider
perspective; often the nation state is rather artificial, a
construct not formed by democracy or self-determination,
but by the power of a few or by war.
I am not saying that this obliges Catholics to support Catalan
(or indeed Scots) independence. But it is clear that
subsidiarity and solidarity, as basic principles of Catholic
moral teaching, offer the only way forward over and against
selfishness, pride and aggression; and I think this is what
Pius XI would have said.
PARISH NOTICES
If you have brought in your Missio box for emptying please remember to collect it from the porch.
ST MARY’S – OUR PARISH SCHOOL St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is on Westgate Road, Beckenham and serves the parishes of St Edmund’s (Beckenham), St Mark’s (West Wickham) and Our Lady of the Rosary (Hayes). Our next Open Morning is on 16th October at 10.30am and a free crèche is provided.
Please contact the main office on 020 8650 2355 or by email at [email protected] if you would like to attend. Admission applications for three and four year olds born between 1st September 2013 and 31st August 2014 are now open; this is for a primary school place for September 2018. To apply for a place at St Mary’s, please ensure that you complete and return the Local Authority application forms as well as the forms required by St Mary’s. The deadline is 15 January 2018. Vacancies in classes other than Reception arise from time to time. To be included on the waiting list for a place at the school, please complete the Local Authority in-year admissions form and contact the school for a s u p p l e m e n t a r y i n f o r m a t i o n f o r m . V i s i t www.bromley.gov.uk and follow the link to admissions. Please contact the school if you require further information or assistance.
Youth Club News We are delighted to announce that St Joseph’s Parish,
Bromley are starting a new Youth Club for the whole Deanery and have merged with St Edmunds Youth Club. The format
is the same with games, outings and refreshments. See the flyers at the back of the Church for full details or go to
Facebook.com/SNYClub. Any queries please contact the office or
call 07905 617932 First meeting - this Saturday 14 October at St Joseph’s
and every other Saturday thereafter
BAPTISM PREPARATION THIS SUNDAY AT 3PM
3pm in the Hall Any parents who would like a child baptised and who haven’t previously attended a session are asked to
come. Children, grandparents and godparents are welcome to come too.
No registration is needed.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY GROUP:
PLEASE JOIN THE TEAM
Children’s Liturgy for our primary school children takes place on the second Sunday of each month. To make sure we can carry on running Children’s Liturgy for the children we really need some new helpers so if you could spare just one hour a month at 9.30am Mass on Sunday please do join us. Joining this friendly group is a great way to get to know new people in the parish and doesn’t require a huge commitment of time.
All we need is your help setting up and running the Children’s Liturgy from 9.00am on the second Sunday of each month. If you would like to join us or to find out more, please contact Alison Cartin on 07939 224 312.
MASS FOR THE SICK AND THE HOUSEBOUND 21 October at 3pm
Confession from 2.30pm and after the Mass if needed. During Mass there will be Anointing of the Sick
and afterwards refreshments in the Hall. Would anyone who is coming, or their carers, please contact
the organisers so they have an idea of numbers.
We will need some help to get people to and from the church so if you could help please contact either of the names below.
Rosemary 07956 109 465, email [email protected] or
Fiona 07956 516 279,
email [email protected]
ST EDMUND’S WALKING GROUP
TOMORROW - MONDAY Crystal Palace.
Meet at 10am at Thicket Road (lower) entrance to park. Gentle walk, suitable for all, approx 2 hours. Just turn up.
If transport is required from St Edmunds contact
Margaret Kelleher 8650 2175 or 07880 793175.
ST. EDMUND'S CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE PARTY
Friday 8 December - 7.15 for 8.00 pm
This is a great opportunity for young and old to celebrate Christmas as a parish community
Cost: £25 per person -
to include a two course meal & coffee Vegetarian option available.
The Sterling Suite, HSBC Sports Ground, Lennard Road, Beckenham, BR3 1QW
Music by DJ Simon Powell
Contacts: Monique 020 8658 4829 (anytime)
& Maria 0794 654 3278
Tickets must be purchased by Friday 24 November
Archbishop Peter Smith is encouraging the clergy and laity to send in their views on the needs of the diocese and who our next archbishop should be. Please send any thoughts
you have to the Office by 26 October at the very latest.
CHRISTMAS FAIR We are having a Christmas Fair in our Hall on
Sunday 3 December.
There will be a meeting after 10am Mass on Tuesday 17 October, upstairs in no11. All who can are invited to attend.
The organiser is Sue Owen who can be contacted on
07828 132921 or at [email protected]
ANNUAL DAY OF RECOLLECTION For Extraordinary Ministers of Communion and Readers
Bishop Thomas Grant School 11 November
There is a flyer about this on the reading slope. Please take one and post the tear-off slip through the Office door
by Friday 3 November
CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX APPEAL 2017 We are once again collecting shoeboxes for Blythswood which will be distributed by them to people living in desperate poverty. If you would like to fill a shoebox to bring happiness to someone in need this Christmas please
take a leaflet from the back of church which suggests items you might put in your box, please do include the high-lighted essential items. Boxes this year will be given to people in Albania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Kosovo, Moldova, Pakistan, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine. Filled boxes can be left at the back of church after all Sunday Masses until Sunday 5th November. This year, Bishop Challoner School is also taking part in the scheme and boxes can be dropped off at the school office too (before Friday 3
rd November please).
BROMLEY DIABETES UK SUPPORT GROUP Meeting on Monday 16 October at 7.30pm
Speaker: Kelly Scanlon, Bromley NHS CCG, will be
talking about changes in prescribing of routine over-the-counter drugs. This is a free event and
refreshments will be served. Venue: Bromley Parish Rooms, behind Primark
ST SCHOLASTICA’S RETREAT Sheltered Housing -
Flats available The Retreat offers sheltered housing to practising
Catholics aged 60 or over in 36 self-contained flats at £429pcm.
More information is available from: The Warden: Deacon Seán Duffy –
Princes Risborough 01844 344 437 or Email: [email protected]
www.stscholasticas.co.uk
CAFOD HARVEST FAST DAY WAS FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER
This Harvest Fast Day we are standing with Edelmira, a farmer in El Salvador, as she works to sustain her family with good crops and harvests. With your help, Cafod is giving her fruit trees and strong seeds, as well as continuing our relief work for those affected by emergencies around the world. The Cafod appeal will be made at all Masses this weekend. Please help Cafod's work by giving what you can to the appeal. Your donation should be put in the Cafod envelope, which can be put in the collection basket either this weekend or next, or through the letterbox for the Parish Office. Please consider gift-aiding your donation, which makes it worth 25% more to Cafod, at no extra cost to you. Find out more about Cafod's work at www.cafod.org.uk.
ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL The school has revised its Admissions Policy for 2019/20. The revised policy can be viewed on the school’s website: www.st-josephs.bromley.sch.uk for the next five weeks.
Any comments should be sent to [email protected] by 17 November.
A copy of the draft policy is on the Media board in the porch.
AUTUMN DANCE for our silver parishioners
Friday November 10 6-10pm
St Edmund’s Hall Tickets £5 to include
canapés and a cocktail.
Tickets from Monica after 10am Mass on Tuesdays or contact the Parish Office
Follow up meeting to the Life in the Spirit Seminars earlier this year. This meeting is on Tuesday 24 October, 7.30 pm in the Hall. It is an opportunity to feedback on the questionnaires and discuss the way forward.
MASSES AND INTENTIONS 15 - 22 October
Sunday 15 October Twenty-eighth Sunday 8.00 am Church Anna & Tom Knell RIP 9.30 am Church Gino, Alice, & Secondina Rabbini RIP 11.00 am Church For the people (Latin) 5.30 pm Church Monica Grima RIP 7.00 pm Church Joe Cummins RIP (anniv)
Monday 16 October Feria (Saint Hedwig) 8.15 am 27 V Way Monique Galloway RIP 10.00 am Church Mary Kirby - in celebration and thanksgiving for her 90th birthday.
Tuesday 17 October St Ignatius of Antioch 8.15 am Claver Margaret - birthday intentions
10.00 am Church Clara Mayungbe - birthday ints. Wednesday 18 October St Luke, Evangelist 8.00 am Challoner Ints of Mr Weir 8.15 am Claver Anne - birthday intentions 10.00 am Church Ok & Ike Okezie, Mary & Stephen Anyim & Genny Ibe RIP
7.30 pm Church Dec’d brothers of Beckenham Catenians Thursday 19 October Feria (SS John de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues, Priests and Companions, Martyrs) 8.15 am Claver The Forgotten Holy Souls 10.00 am Church Lee, Cabilin and Eguia families 8.00 pm Claver Adoration and Benediction Friday 20 October Feria 8.15 am Claver Mr and Mrs H Cronin RIP 9.00 am Challoner Private intention 9.10 am St Mary’s No Mass 10.00 am Church Intentions of Okezie family Saturday 21 October Feria (Our Lady) 8.15 am Claver John O’Reilly RIP anniv. 10.00 am Church Laura Butz RIP 3.00 pm Church Mass for the Sick & the Housebound
Confessions from 10.30 - 11 am & from 5.00 - 6.00pm
6.00 pm Church Hilda and Nick Beedle RIP
Sunday 22 October Twenty-ninth Sunday World Mission Day 8.00 am Church For the people 9.30 am Church Ints of Nora Mukoro 11.00 am Church Richard Graves RIP 5.30 pm Church Pamela Kean RIP Anniv. 7.00 pm Church Riccardo Ling RIP
Please pray for the housebound, and the sick, and others who have asked for our prayers.
Dorothy Appleyard, Peter Appleyard, Mary Atsu, Iris Beck, James Bekoe, Kim Benardis, Christopher Browne, Edith Campos,
Vienna-Marie Carpenter, John Colling, Tony Cox, Ruby Desmond, Giacomo Dillon, Kate Dillon, John Dillon,
Rita Dixon, Elizabeth, Ann Elmer, Martin Farquhar, Margaret Fennessy, Luigi Ferrara, Suzette Fox,
Barry Gardiner, Baby Megan May Gavey, Isabelle Ghawi, Philomena Guard, Eileen Hayes, Pat Hibberd,
Norman Holland, Frank Holmes, Dave Hustwayte, Kathy Jobson, Alabooso Joe-Jim, Victoria Jovanov, Fr Peter Kelly, Grace Knight,
Peggy Lake, Anita Leslau, Sarah Lister, Mim Lodge, Neelam Malik, Dominic McGrath, Jim McGrath, Natalie McGrath,
Mickey McGuigan, Paul McQuinny and family, Patrick Metters, Eddie Mitchell 16 months, Gaynor Mullane,
Dominic Nash, Sean O’Connor, Josephine O’Hagan, Valerie Parr, Dorothy Pask, Leonard Pope, John Quaife,
Kieran Quinn (13 Months), Baby Isaac Ratinckx, Gabriella Rolls, Sandra Sekulic, Claire Shelton-Jones, Brigitte Savreux-O’Driscoll,
Marie-Therese Sinon, Mike & Eileen Slemen, Jo Subieta, Eleni Symeou, John Sylvester, Sarah Thornton, Barry Thorp, Katie Toone, Jeanne Tadier, Barbara Tucker, Shirley Turner, Annette Virdee, Hilary Walker, Louise Walters, Patricia Weal,
Terry Weal, Emma Winch, Freda Wukolz, George Wukolz, Maureen Young, Fred Wye and Ziggy Sobolewski.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY OCTOBER Meditation - every Monday in no11 from 5.30pm to 6.15pm
Monday 16 - Walking Group Saturday 21 - Mass for the Sick and the Housebound 3pm Tuesday 24 - Follow up from Life in the Spirit Seminars7.30pm
Saturday 28 - Journey with Mary 11am-4pm Salesian Sisters - venue tbc
NOVEMBER Meditation - every Monday in no11 from 5.30pm to 6.15pm
Wednesday 1 - CWL Lunch for All Saints Day Monday 13 - Law Surgery in no11 at 7pm Saturday 11 - Annual Day of Recollection for Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist and Readers Saturday18 - Contemplative Saturday from 11-12 in no11
DECEMBER
Sunday 3 - Christmas Fair
Friday 8 Christmas Dinner and Dance
Sunday 10 - Children’s Advent Service
The collection last Sunday raised £2330.35 The second collection for PACT came to £1109.70
Thank you to the parishioners who choose to make their offerings by Standing Order or GoCardless (via
ChurchSuite). A weekly average of £931.56 is donated in this way and this figure is growing.
Please remember in your prayers those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Brian Banks, Patrick Cummins, Beatrice Erskine, Fr Paul Weir, Billy Cannon, Eileen McGrath, Paula Marbach,
Betty Banfield, Christopher Gunapala, Dave Webb, Jacyntha Dutton, Christina Pamment, Patricia McGrory,
Marie Lavender, Roy Anggiansah
Please pray for those who have died recently. Maureen Simmons and Valerie Wood
Readings for Twenty-ninth Sunday Isaiah 45: 1, 4-6 Psalm 95 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Matthew 22:15-21
