What was on in May 2008
Saturday 3rd May The Knights of St Columba invite everyone to an evening of rock and blues music in the Social Centre from 7.00pm till late. There will be children's music from 7.00-8.00pm. Featuring the Bluesicians with lead singer, our very own, Jo Corteen. Tickets £7 and children £3, which includes a light supper. Licensed bar. The evening is being supported by Morgan McKinley and profits will be in aid of The Samaritans. More details and how to book tickets from Peter Benson. See flyer by clicking here. Tuesday 6th May Servers' rehearsal for confirmation Mass at 7.00pm. All servers for this Mass MUST attend this rehearsal, which will be the last one before the confirmation. Welcomers Group meeting in the Social Centre at 8.00pm. We would be very pleased to see anybody interested in joining the group. Saturday 10th May Quiz Night in the Social Centre from 7.30-10.30pm. The proceeds will go towards funds for the Explorer Scouts and St James' Pre School. Tickets at £5.00 each can be bought at the door, and also by contacting Chas (Explorers) or Geraldine (Pre School). This event was held two years ago when it was a sell out, so early enquiry is advised. Monday 12th May Confirmation rehearsal in church 6.45-8.00pm. ALL candidates – and sponsors if possible – are required to be at this rehearsal. Important notice for all parents of confirmation candidates: If you did not collect the letter explaining all the details of the Confirmation Mass, you can read it by clicking here. Journey in Faith resumes at 8.00pm in the Servers' Room. Click here for further details. Tuesday 13th May Justice and Peace Group meet in the Social Centre 8.00pm. Minutes of last meeting available in porch and on the website – new members most welcome. Wednesday 14th May Children's Liturgy Group Leaders' meeting at 8.00pm in the Servers' Room. Thursday 15th May Confirmation for 50 young people. Bishop Paul Hendricks (area Bishop for Southwark South West) will confirm them at Mass in St James' at 7.30pm. Saturday 17th May Wedding of Shabana Waraich and Kevin Rebello at 2.00pm. We ask God’s blessing on this couple for a long and happy married life. The 6.00pm Mass will be for the intentions of those who are new to the parish (i.e. those who have arrived in the last 18 months). Immediately after Mass there will be a get together in the Social Centre until about 8.30pm. This is to say “welcome to the parish” and to provide an opportunity to get to meet each other. Light snacks and drinks will be served. To help with the catering arrangements would you please put your name on the list in the porch if you are attending. Tuesday 20th May The 2008 trip to Taiz é will take place from 2nd to 9th August. This is for anyone in the 17-35 age group and will be a fantastic week in Burgundy, France! Meeting in Presbytery at 8.00pm for anyone interested. Cost approx. £150 plus valid passport. Sunday 25th May Petts Wood Festival Chorus meets at St James' (3.30-5.00pm) for first rehearsal of performance at Residents' Association annual service on 8th June. Monday 26th May Please support the Holy Ghost Fathers’ Garden Fete starting 1.30pm at 6 Woodlands Road, Bickley, BR1 2AF. Special Mass at Aylesford Priory for those celebrating their 10th/25th/40th/50th/60th wedding anniversary this year. Contact the Office for Marriage & Family Life if you would like to receive an invitation from the Archbishop to attend this Mass on the Bank Holiday Monday. Please give your names, address, telephone number and email address, as well as the name of our parish and the anniversary you are celebrating. Phone 020 8325 1486, or write to the Office for Marriage (SE), 20 Village Way, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3NP, or e-mail. First Communion Classes For children at non-Catholic Schools (year 3 children). These classes are held from the end of the 10am Mass, until about 11.30am. The contact is Miriam Travers. Saturday 31st May Wedding of Sarah Stainton-James and Andrew Keeshan at 1.00pm. We ask God’s blessing on this couple for a long and happy married life.
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Father Bryan Wells | Tel: 01689 827100 | 283 Crescent Drive, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1AY
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Saturday 3rd May The Knights of St Columba invite everyone to an evening of rock and blues music in the Social Centre from 7.00pm till late. There will be children's music from 7.00-8.00pm. Featuring the Bluesicians with lead singer, our very own, Jo Corteen. Tickets £7 and children £3, which includes a light supper. Licensed bar. The evening is being supported by Morgan McKinley and profits will be in aid of The Samaritans. More details and how to book tickets from Peter Benson. See flyer by clicking here. Tuesday 6th May Servers' rehearsal for confirmation Mass at 7.00pm. All servers for this Mass MUST attend this rehearsal, which will be the last one before the confirmation. Welcomers Group meeting in the Social Centre at 8.00pm. We would be very pleased to see anybody interested in joining the group. Saturday 10th May Quiz Night in the Social Centre from 7.30-10.30pm. The proceeds will go towards funds for the Explorer Scouts and St James' Pre School. Tickets at £5.00 each can be bought at the door, and also by contacting Chas (Explorers) or Geraldine (Pre School). This event was held two years ago when it was a sell out, so early enquiry is advised. Monday 12th May Confirmation rehearsal in church 6.45-8.00pm. ALL candidates – and sponsors if possible – are required to be at this rehearsal. Important notice for all parents of confirmation candidates: If you did not collect the letter explaining all the details of the Confirmation Mass, you can read it by clicking here. Journey in Faith resumes at 8.00pm in the Servers' Room. Click here for further details. Tuesday 13th May Justice and Peace Group meet in the Social Centre 8.00pm. Minutes of last meeting available in porch and on the website – new members most welcome. Wednesday 14th May Children's Liturgy Group Leaders' meeting at 8.00pm in the Servers' Room. Thursday 15th May Confirmation for 50 young people. Bishop Paul Hendricks (area Bishop for Southwark South West) will confirm them at Mass in St James' at 7.30pm. Saturday 17th May Wedding of Shabana Waraich and Kevin Rebello at 2.00pm. We ask God’s blessing on this couple for a long and happy married life. The 6.00pm Mass will be for the intentions of those who are new to the parish (i.e. those who have arrived in the last 18 months). Immediately after Mass there will be a get together in the Social Centre until about 8.30pm. This is to say “welcome to the parish” and to provide an opportunity to get to meet each other. Light snacks and drinks will be served. To help with the catering arrangements would you please put your name on the list in the porch if you are attending. Tuesday 20th May The 2008 trip to Taiz é will take place from 2nd to 9th August. This is for anyone in the 17-35 age group and will be a fantastic week in Burgundy, France! Meeting in Presbytery at 8.00pm for anyone interested. Cost approx. £150 plus valid passport. Sunday 25th May Petts Wood Festival Chorus meets at St James' (3.30-5.00pm) for first rehearsal of performance at Residents' Association annual service on 8th June. Monday 26th May Please support the Holy Ghost Fathers’ Garden Fete starting 1.30pm at 6 Woodlands Road, Bickley, BR1 2AF. Special Mass at Aylesford Priory for those celebrating their 10th/25th/40th/50th/60th wedding anniversary this year. Contact the Office for Marriage & Family Life if you would like to receive an invitation from the Archbishop to attend this Mass on the Bank Holiday Monday. Please give your names, address, telephone number and email address, as well as the name of our parish and the anniversary you are celebrating. Phone 020 8325 1486, or write to the Office for Marriage (SE), 20 Village Way, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3NP, or e-mail. First Communion Classes For children at non-Catholic Schools (year 3 children). These classes are held from the end of the 10am Mass, until about 11.30am. The contact is Miriam Travers. Saturday 31st May Wedding of Sarah Stainton-James and Andrew Keeshan at 1.00pm. We ask God’s blessing on this couple for a long and happy married life.
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