St. Anselm’s Dartford Parish NewsletterFirst Sunday of Lent Parish Mass Book C Part 1 Page 73Prayer of the Church Week 1 10th March 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 2nd Collection next week is to offset the monthly cost of this initiative. We ask you to be generous with this collection which has been of great benefit to the parishNumber of unique views Total Time Viewed (hrs) 1 Min or Less 1 Min to 5 Mins 5 Mins to 1 Hour 1 Hour or More7,365 13,715 16, 285 3,872 8,547 2,789Mexican Evening last week: Many thanks to all who made this successful evening. Money raised will help fund youth work in the parish and the CCTV initiative. It raised £310.

Lent Devotions: Stations of the Cross: Wednesday 7.00pm Followed by MassFriday 10.30am after Mass, 3.25pm with children from the school, 7.30pm after Mass

Today Sunday 5.40pm, normally 5.45pm

Pastoral letter from the Archbishop for Lent to be read today: Copies available in the porchConfirmation 2019: Thursday meeting this week at 7.15pm. Please meet in the porch of the Church.Our Lady’s Catholic Primary is looking to recruit an inspiring, nurturing and patient Learning Support Assistant to join our Early Years team working 25 hours per week during term time in our Reception Class setting. Please contact the school on 01322 222759 or headteacher@our-ladys.kent.sch.uk for further information and an application form.

Youth Day for First Communion and Key Stage 2,

so year 3 – year 6: Year 2 who are doing the homework may also attendThis Saturday 16 th March: 3.00pm – 7.30pm :

These youth days are very popular for children and so we have one for this age range. Forms available at the back of the Church. Bring £2 for pizza’s.

Lord Increase Our Faith: this Friday 15 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.Led by Father Henry.Marmalade sale in aid of Life after masses this weekend of 9th - 10th MarchThe 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 Confirmation 2020 : Next Meeting First Friday April 5th 7.30 – 9.00pm. £2 for pizza’s please.. Junior Faith Group Fridays 5.00pm – 7.00pm: 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 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, 6.30pm – 9.00pm (Stations at 7.00pm and Mass at 7.30pm) respectively Please sign up for this.

The March 100 Club winners are: Monica Pereira; Margaret McEleese; Katy Fitzpatrick

Senior Faith Group next Friday 15 th March 7.30pm - 9.00pm This club for secondary school age meets up 1st, 3rd, and 4th Fridays in the month.7.30am Stations of the Cross: 8.00pm Refreshments and games in the hall. Lord Increase Our Faith every two weeks: Friday 15 th March & 29 th March 8.00pm -9. 00pm March Post Communion Prayer: I love You, Jesus, my love above all things; I repent with my whole heart for having offended You. Never permit me to separate myself from You again. Grant that I may love You always, and then do with me what You will.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)First Communion 2019: Ties payment please. There is a meeting on the 31stth March at 11.45am Irish Club Mass on Sunday 17 th March 12.30pm: The address is 43 Overy Street, DARTFORD, DA1 1UP: 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; Alex Gilby; Kevin Gilmer; Mary Sheppard; Victor Coelho; Betty Force; Mai Reyner; Phil Lyons; Kay O’Meara; Fr Tim (Finegan); Anniversaries; Maureen Chapman; Lily Spicer; Helen Mitchell; Elsie Steel; Catherine Cukllken; Christine Lane; John Ovenden; Philip Rudman; Mary Woolsey; Agnes Lenehan; Mary Pierce; Luigi Morosini; Anthony M White; Brendan Thomas Shanahan; Cesira Santoianni; Louisa Campbell; Ann Clark; David Griffiths; Isabel Kathleen Quinn; Jessie Isabella Hammett; Thomas Smyth; Yvonne Thorogood; Elizabeth Mace; Mary Hill; Frances Mellford; Douglas Neil O’Brian; Henry Todd; Stephen Bedwell; Robert Sargent; Vivian Pimenta; Nicholas Joseph Kelly; Michael Smith; Grace Elliott; Michael Knight; Mary Glacum; Mary Darcy; Clarissa McGuiness; Ellen Bunce; Margaret Childerley; John Appleby; Christina Lang; Joseph Perrin; Matthew Vincent Mucci.

Collection £1214.90 Poor Parishes £476.13 Many Thanks 2nd Collection next week Live StreamingCount Team:1: Mr Tony Cox Cleaning Team:1; Kimi Kelly; Mr Michael Staunton Mrs Rebecca Luton; Mrs Teresa Hymas

Mass Times and Intentions Eighth Week in Ordinary TImeSat Mar 9th 6.00pm Mr Harry O’Hagan O’Hagan FamilySun 10th First Sunday in 7.30-8.20am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament / Rosary 8.00am

Lent Sunday 8.30am Keith Blacker R I P Foundation Mass10.30am Isabel Kathleen Quinn R I P Foundation Mass5.40pm Stations of the Cross

Folk Mass 6.30pm Vivian Pimenta R I P Jude & FamilySt George’s 9.30am People of the Parish

Mon11th Feria 7.00am Caroline Bennett Wellbeing Dolla & Family9.30am Fr Stephen & Fr Henry Monica & Becky Pereira

Tues 12th Feria 7.00am Vincent Corrigan Brenda James9.30am Gloria Seare R I P Christine Cownley

Exposition 10.00am- 9pm (5.00pm– 7.00pm gap) Wed 13th Feria 9.30am Michael Cadden Birthday Veronica

7.00pm Stations of the CrossExposition 10.00am –9.00pm (5.00pm – 6.30pm gap)

7.30pm Alex Gilby Wellbeing Her FamilyThurs 14th Feria 7.00am Wellbeing Mary Cashman Terry & Sheila Frost

9.30am Repose of Soul Elsie Stow R I P Kevin & Susan GilmerFri 15th Feria 10.00am PC Abraham Remembrance Vinnie Abraham

10.30am Stations of the Cross12 Noon Service of Justice & Peace followed by Cafod Lunch3.00pm Divine Mercy and Rosary3.25pm Children’s stations of the cross7.00pm Margaret Childerley R I P Foundation Mass7.30pm Stations of the Cross8.00pm Lord Increase Our Faith

Sat 16th Feria 10.00am Kathleen Willson R i P Shoshana Jonathan & Chick6.00pm Patricia J Mahon

Sun 17th Second Sunday 7.30-8.20am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament / Rosary 8.00amof Lent 8.30am People of the Parish

10.30am A Long Life Good Health Dr & Mrs Lauaghy 5.45pm Stations of the Cross6.30pm Remembering Mary Constable R I P Robert & Milly

Darenth St George’s 9.30am Ina Skinner 95th Birthday (February)

B FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR C

. In this Lenten springtime,God calls us to be renewed in spirit.Let us, therefore, open our hearts to God in prayer:

Reader

• That this Lent may be a time of reconciliationwithin our families, our parish, and our community:let us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord hear us. (Ʀ) Lord graciously hear us.

• That those who serve our Church as pastors, teachers, and counsellorsmay lead us in our search for the wisdom of God:let us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord hear us. (Ʀ) Lord graciously hear us.

• That, in making moral and ethical choices,we may not bow before money, power, and prestige,but seek the wisdom and justice of God in all things:let us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord hear us. (Ʀ) Lord graciously hear us.

• That the sick and suffering, especially and everyone who need our prayers at this timewill find comfort in their faith and God’s love:let us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord hear us. (Ʀ) Lord graciously hear us.

• That the faithful who have died may be reborn in the eternal life of the victorious Christ:let us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord hear us. (Ʀ) Lord graciously hear us.

• That God our Father will hear the prayerswe now offer in the silence of our heartslet us pray to the Lord. (Pause) Lord hear us. (Ʀ) Lord graciously hear us.

• We seek the prayers of our Blessed Mother, as we say, Hail Mary . . . . . .

Priest:

Hear the prayers we offer you, O Lord.During these holy days of Lent,may we dedicate ourselves to the workof making these prayers a reality.We ask these things of youin the name of Jesus, our Redeemer. Amen.