What was on in February 2010
Stations of the Cross each Sunday of Lent (except on 28th February) On 21st February it will be at 6.00pm, but 5.00pm from 7th March. This is a prayerful meditation on the 14 events in Christ’s journey to the cross on Good Friday. It lasts about 30 minutes and everyone is encouraged to experience this moving devotion. If you are unsure about what happens at Stations of the Cross you can read about it here on our website. Mondays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd February Evangelium sessions in the Social Centre with coffee at 8.15pm. Evening closes at 9.45pm promptly. Tuesdays 9th, 16th, 23rd February Rehearsal of Petts Wood Festival Chorus at 8.00pm. Tuesdays 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd February Firm Believers, our inter-church fun-fitness class from 7.00–7.45 pm. Click here for further details; any other queries to Doreen Hairs. Monday 1st February Short meeting for parents of confirmation candidates at 7.30pm Tuesday 2nd February Mass at 7.15pm with candles. Meeting from 8.00-8.30pm for all parents of children who will be applying for Catholic Schools (primary or secondary) next December (i.e. for children stating in September 2011). This will be a short but important meeting and at least one (Catholic) parent should attend. The Property Committe meets at 8.30pm in the Presbytery. Wednesay 3rd February 9.30am Mass in church with Key Stage 1 children from St James’ School. Tuesday 9th February Finance Committee meeting at 10.00am in the Presbytery. Justice & Peace Group meeting at 8.00pm in the Social Centre. First rehearsal of Vivaldi's "Gloria" for Petts Wood Festival Chorus, 8.00-9.30pm, in St James' church. Look at the page describing the event. Wednesdays 3rd, 10th February ECHOES catechists’ training course at 7.45pm. Click here for more details. Wednesday 10th February Mass in St James' School at 9.00am with Years 3 & 4, to which all parishioners are invited. There will be no 9.30am Mass in church. THE SCHOOL MASS HAS BEEN POSTPONED. MASS WILL BE AT 9.30AM IN CHURCH AS USUAL. Meeting from 7.00-7.30pm for all parents of children who will be applying for Catholic Schools (primary or secondary) next December (i.e. for children stating in September 2011). This will be a short but important meeting and at least one (Catholic) parent should attend. This meeting is for those parents who were unable to attend last week Youth Group meeting for parents and leaders to plan this year’s programme. This will be held in the church meeting room at 8.00pm. Friday 12th February Women’s World Day of Prayer – rehearsals here at 10.30am. Saturday 13th February We welcome, through Holy Baptism at 4.30pm, Junior Mwansa, and his Auntie Rachel and godparents Sheila, Frank and Moji. All parishioners are welcome to attend this and any baptism. Weekend Masses 13/14th February Second collection for Cabrini Children's Society CAFOD Spring Raffle tickets will be sold by members of the J&P group and MaP in the porch at the end of each Mass and also in the Social Centre on Sunday. This is a national raffle with a first prize of solar panels for your home (or cash of £4,000). The draw will take place on 19th March. Ash Wednesday 17th February Masses will be at 9.30am and 8.00pm. Saturday 20th February We welcome, through Holy Baptism at 3.45pm, Lucas Valentine Simpson, his parents Victoria and Daniel, and godparents Felix and Philip. All parishioners are welcome to attend this and any baptism. Weekend Masses 20th/21st February There will be a second attempt to sell all the CAFOD Spring Raffle tickets by members of the J&P group and MaP in the porch at the end of each Mass and also in the Social Centre on Sunday. This is a national raffle with a first prize of solar panels for your home (or cash of £4,000). The draw will take place on 19th March. Monday 22nd February Confirmation classes begin this evening at 7.00pm in the Social Centre. There is a CWL meeting at 8.00pm in the St James’ Pre-School room (entry via the Social Centre). Social Centre development Scoping Team meeting at 8.15pm in the church meeting room. Tuesday 23rd / Wednesday 24th February The Ecumenical Lent course "When I Survey" commences with the first of five weekly sessions. You can either attend at Christ Church URC on Tuesday or The Friends Meeting House on Wednesday (follow the links for locations). Wednesday 24th February Inaugural meeting of St Vincent de Paul Society in the parish (postponed) . Presbytery at 8.00pm. Social Centre development Specification Team meeting at 8.00pm in the church meeting room. Deanery Pastoral Council at St Joseph’s Bromley. The meeting last month was dynamic and upbeat and we have high hopes of this Deanery Team. Our reps are Zosia Bajorek and Nick Babb. Thursday 25th February Requiem Mass for Bill Gudge at 11.00am. Our prayers and sympathy to his family. Bill worshipped at St Mary Cray but is known to many parishioners here. There will be no 9.30am Mass on this date. Baptismal preparation evening for parents who have been invited at 8.15pm in the church meeting room. Friday 26th February CAFOD Family Fast Day. Please bring the money, saved through fasting, in the special envelopes to Mass this weekend. Rehearsal of the choir for Holy Week and Easter at 7.30pm in church. All singers are welcome. Saturday 27th February We welcome, through Holy Baptism at 3.45pm, Edward Allan Proud (2 weeks), his parents Christopher and Maricela and his godparents Maricela and Daniel; and at 4.30pm twins Sophia and Alexander Clarke (5 months), their parents John and Jennifer, and godparents Sharon, Alasdair, Julius and Georgina. Sunday 28th January Taizé style service at 5.00pm (setting up from 4.15pm). A very meditative service using the haunting Taizé music. Everyone is most welcome and especially young people. No Stations of the Cross this afternoon.
Email Father Bryan
Site last updated 6th March 2010
Father Bryan Wells | Tel: 01689 827100 | 283 Crescent Drive, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1AY
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Stations of the Cross each Sunday of Lent (except on 28th February) On 21st February it will be at 6.00pm, but 5.00pm from 7th March. This is a prayerful meditation on the 14 events in Christ’s journey to the cross on Good Friday. It lasts about 30 minutes and everyone is encouraged to experience this moving devotion. If you are unsure about what happens at Stations of the Cross you can read about it here on our website. Mondays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd February Evangelium sessions in the Social Centre with coffee at 8.15pm. Evening closes at 9.45pm promptly. Tuesdays 9th, 16th, 23rd February Rehearsal of Petts Wood Festival Chorus at 8.00pm. Tuesdays 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd February Firm Believers, our inter-church fun-fitness class from 7.00–7.45 pm. Click here for further details; any other queries to Doreen Hairs. Monday 1st February Short meeting for parents of confirmation candidates at 7.30pm Tuesday 2nd February Mass at 7.15pm with candles. Meeting from 8.00-8.30pm for all parents of children who will be applying for Catholic Schools (primary or secondary) next December (i.e. for children stating in September 2011). This will be a short but important meeting and at least one (Catholic) parent should attend. The Property Committe meets at 8.30pm in the Presbytery. Wednesay 3rd February 9.30am Mass in church with Key Stage 1 children from St James’ School. Tuesday 9th February Finance Committee meeting at 10.00am in the Presbytery. Justice & Peace Group meeting at 8.00pm in the Social Centre. First rehearsal of Vivaldi's "Gloria" for Petts Wood Festival Chorus, 8.00-9.30pm, in St James' church. Look at the page describing the event. Wednesdays 3rd, 10th February ECHOES catechists’ training course at 7.45pm. Click here for more details. Wednesday 10th February Mass in St James' School at 9.00am with Years 3 & 4, to which all parishioners are invited. There will be no 9.30am Mass in church. THE SCHOOL MASS HAS BEEN POSTPONED. MASS WILL BE AT 9.30AM IN CHURCH AS USUAL. Meeting from 7.00-7.30pm for all parents of children who will be applying for Catholic Schools (primary or secondary) next December (i.e. for children stating in September 2011). This will be a short but important meeting and at least one (Catholic) parent should attend. This meeting is for those parents who were unable to attend last week Youth Group meeting for parents and leaders to plan this year’s programme. This will be held in the church meeting room at 8.00pm. Friday 12th February Women’s World Day of Prayer – rehearsals here at 10.30am. Saturday 13th February We welcome, through Holy Baptism at 4.30pm, Junior Mwansa, and his Auntie Rachel and godparents Sheila, Frank and Moji. All parishioners are welcome to attend this and any baptism. Weekend Masses 13/14th February Second collection for Cabrini Children's Society CAFOD Spring Raffle tickets will be sold by members of the J&P group and MaP in the porch at the end of each Mass and also in the Social Centre on Sunday. This is a national raffle with a first prize of solar panels for your home (or cash of £4,000). The draw will take place on 19th March. Ash Wednesday 17th February Masses will be at 9.30am and 8.00pm. Saturday 20th February We welcome, through Holy Baptism at 3.45pm, Lucas Valentine Simpson, his parents Victoria and Daniel, and godparents Felix and Philip. All parishioners are welcome to attend this and any baptism. Weekend Masses 20th/21st February There will be a second attempt to sell all the CAFOD Spring Raffle tickets by members of the J&P group and MaP in the porch at the end of each Mass and also in the Social Centre on Sunday. This is a national raffle with a first prize of solar panels for your home (or cash of £4,000). The draw will take place on 19th March. Monday 22nd February Confirmation classes begin this evening at 7.00pm in the Social Centre. There is a CWL meeting at 8.00pm in the St James’ Pre-School room (entry via the Social Centre). Social Centre development Scoping Team meeting at 8.15pm in the church meeting room. Tuesday 23rd / Wednesday 24th February The Ecumenical Lent course "When I Survey" commences with the first of five weekly sessions. You can either attend at Christ Church URC on Tuesday or The Friends Meeting House on Wednesday (follow the links for locations). Wednesday 24th February Inaugural meeting of St Vincent de Paul Society in the parish (postponed) . Presbytery at 8.00pm. Social Centre development Specification Team meeting at 8.00pm in the church meeting room. Deanery Pastoral Council at St Joseph’s Bromley. The meeting last month was dynamic and upbeat and we have high hopes of this Deanery Team. Our reps are Zosia Bajorek and Nick Babb. Thursday 25th February Requiem Mass for Bill Gudge at 11.00am. Our prayers and sympathy to his family. Bill worshipped at St Mary Cray but is known to many parishioners here. There will be no 9.30am Mass on this date. Baptismal preparation evening for parents who have been invited at 8.15pm in the church meeting room. Friday 26th February CAFOD Family Fast Day. Please bring the money, saved through fasting, in the special envelopes to Mass this weekend. Rehearsal of the choir for Holy Week and Easter at 7.30pm in church. All singers are welcome. Saturday 27th February We welcome, through Holy Baptism at 3.45pm, Edward Allan Proud (2 weeks), his parents Christopher and Maricela and his godparents Maricela and Daniel; and at 4.30pm twins Sophia and Alexander Clarke (5 months), their parents John and Jennifer, and godparents Sharon, Alasdair, Julius and Georgina. Sunday 28th January Taizé style service at 5.00pm (setting up from 4.15pm). A very meditative service using the haunting Taizé music. Everyone is most welcome and especially young people. No Stations of the Cross this afternoon.
Email Father Bryan
Site last updated 6th March 2010
Father Bryan Wells | Tel: 01689 827100 | 283 Crescent Drive, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1AY
Home Recent updates Mass times Spiritual resources Prayer intentions 2009 Stations of the Cross Pastoral Help at hand Evangelium Taizé news Homilies Journey in Faith What's on? March 2010 April 2010 May 2010 June 2010 January 2010 February 2010 2009 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 2008 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008 May 2008 April 2008 March 2008 February 2008 January 2008 2007 December 2007 November 2007 Weekly bulletins Help the parish Duty rotas Parish administration Pastoral & Advisory Mission & Planning Parish Office Property Committee Gift Aid Parish forums 2008 2009 March October Annual calendar Parish groups Group Contacts Catenians Catholic Women's League Children's Liturgy Guides Justice and Peace Knights of St Columba Parent and Toddler Scouts Youth Groups Social Centre Club/Bar Firm Believers fitness Sequence Dancing Development Development news Parish news & events Festival Chorus - see news News Messiah performance Archive Residents' Association Service St John Passion March 2008 St John Passion CD Education St James' Primary School General What's On at school St James' School PTA St James' Pre-School Child protection How to find us About Fr Bryan Wells History of the parish 1937 - 1946 1946 - today Southwark Archdiocese External links Contact webmaster