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Newsletter: 10th January 2021 – The Baptism of the Lord Year B

Service Times This Week: from Saturday January 9th 2020 until January 17th 2021 – All Services will also be streamlined on-line
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My Dear Friends, Brothers & Sisters in Christ
Today, with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the Christmas cycle is over. The Gospel says that John had “appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism …

Newsletter: 3rd January 2021 – 2nd Sunday of Christmas & The Feast of Epiphany of the Lord

Service Times This Week: from Saturday January 2nd 2020 until January 10th 2021 – All Services will also be streamlined on-line

My Dear Friends, Brothers & Sisters in Christ
Today, the prophet Isaiah encourages us: “Arise, shine, for your light has come. The glory of Yahweh rises upon you” (Is 60:1). The light the prophet has seen …

Newsletter: 27th December 2020 – Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH, MAY JESUS BE THE CENTER OF OUR LIFE AND OF OUR FAMILY!

“This is the great mission of the family: to make room for Jesus who is coming, to welcome Jesus in the family, in each member: children, husband, wife, grandparents…. Jesus is there. Welcome him there, in order that he grow …

Newsletter: 20th December 2020 – 4th Sunday of Advent Year B & Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Christmas is such a beautiful time of year. Family, friends, and neighbours are welcomed into our homes with loving arms as we anticipate the birth of Christ. He is the reason for the season, and we need to be sure to celebrate his birth appropriately. Unfortunately, many of us Christians get caught up in the …

Newsletter: 6th December 2020 – 2nd Sunday of Advent Year B

Service Times This Week: from Saturday December 5th 2020 until December 13th 2020

My Dear Friends, Brothers & Sisters in Christ
The beginning of the Good News about Jesus Christ the Son of God. It is written in the book of the prophet Isaiah:

Look I am going to send my messenger before you; he will prepare …

Newsletter: 29th November 2020 – 1st Sunday of Advent Year B

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Due to the new Covid Lockdown Regulations all services will be only be available on-line till December 2nd 2020
APPEAL: CAN YOU HELP THE CHURCH WITH PROVIDING ITEMS SO WE CAN SANITIZE THE CHURCH – PLEASE FEEL FREE TO LEAVE IN THE …

FRIDAY 15/01/2021The Holy Mass at 7.00pm. Intention: + Diana Clark RIP (4/20) ... See MoreSee Less

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FRIDAY 15/01/20219.00am The Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament9.30am Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by Benediction10.00am The Holy Mass. Intention: For The Poor Souls in Purgatory ... See MoreSee Less

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Peace be with you 🙏🙏🙏

Thank you Father, God bless you

Thank you father Marcin 🙏🏻

Good morning everyone praise the lord Amen

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Peace to each and everyone 🙏🏻🕊

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FRIDAY - 15-01-2021 of the 1st Week in Ordinary TimeST SWITHUN's CHURCH IS OPEN FOR PUBLIC CELEBRATIONS:- please keep a proper distance;- sanitize a place which was in contact of your body;- if you will come with children, please do not allow children to walk, run in the church, to avoid many any contact with other people and more places touched which will ne to be sanitize;- keep one direction way and exit the church by the deigned exits;- Please do bear this in mind: the doors must be left open for a good ventilation, so as the temperature drops in the weeks ahead it will be important to wrap-up warm;SACRAMNET OF CONFESSION FROM 9.00am to 9.25amOUR PLAN IS: (also live-streamed):6.15am - The act of consecration oneself to Jesus Christ through Mary (15/33) - in Polish;6.30am - The Holy Mass (in Polish): Intention: 12th Gregorian Mass for + Trevor Anthony Evans RIP;9.00am - Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament;9.30am - Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by Benediction;10.00am - The Holy Mass: For The Poor Souls in Purgatory; followed by the Rosary prayer;12.00noon - The act of consecration oneself to Jesus Christ through Mary (15/33) - in Polish;7.00pm - The Holy Mass. Intention: +Diana Clark RIP (4/20)9.00pm - The act of consecration oneself to Jesus Christ through Mary (15/33) - in Polish;PLEASE, pray today especially for our Dear Fr Zbigniew Zybała, Waldomiro Oliveira, Anthony, Kathleen & Kevin, Jo, Maria, Mary, Joanna's Parents, Anne, Joey, Charlie, Xander, our First Communion Children, especially this week - Cecily and Her Family, and for our Parish😇🙏 ... See MoreSee Less

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CHRISTIAN MORNING MEDITATION:Christlike FriendJanuary 15, 2021Friday of the First Week in Ordinary TimeMark 2:1-12When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it became known that he was at home. Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them, not even around the door, and he preached the word to them. They came bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. Unable to get near Jesus because of the crowd, they opened up the roof above him. After they had broken through, they let down the mat on which the paralytic was lying. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to him, “Child, your sins are forgiven.” Now some of the scribes were sitting there asking themselves, “Why does this man speak that way? He is blaspheming. Who but God alone can forgive sins?” Jesus immediately knew in his mind what they were thinking to themselves, so he said, “Why are you thinking such things in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, pick up your mat and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins on earth” –he said to the paralytic, “I say to you, rise, pick up your mat, and go home.” He rose, picked up his mat at once, and went away in the sight of everyone. They were all astounded and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this.”Opening Prayer: Lord Jesus, please open my heart and my mind to the lessons you have for me as I reflect on this Scripture. I know you always want the very best for me and that you meet me in these moments of quiet so that I can get to know you better and trust you more.Encountering Christ:1. His Ways Aren’t Ours: Jesus was just beginning his public ministry and already crowds encircled his home until there was no room for them. This crowd–these individual souls–were of utmost importance to Jesus; they were the very reason he came to earth. With all eyes on him, Jesus did not choose at first to work an astounding miracle. He chose to preach the word. Even when the paralytic was brought before him, Jesus was intent on working an “invisible” miracle—the forgiveness of his sins. Only to convince the doubters did Jesus perform a physical healing. Jesus has one priority—that we listen and obey the Scriptures and the teachings of the Church, and seek forgiveness of our sins when we fail to do so. This is a matter of eternal life or death.2. Counting on Friends: The paralytic relied on four men to bring him close enough to Christ to obtain both physical and spiritual healing. These men were likely good friends of the paralytic. Friends draw us closer to Christ. According to St. Maximilian Kolbe, “God sends us friends to be our firm support in the whirlpool of struggle. In the company of friends, we will find strength to attain our sublime ideal.” Scripture talks of friendship as well: “Faithful friends are a sturdy shelter; whoever finds one finds a treasure. Faithful friends are beyond price, no amount can balance their worth” (Sirach 6:14-15). And how does one find friends like these? “Faithful friends are life-saving medicine; those who fear God will find them” (Sirach 6:16).3. Christ Knows: We hear in these verses that “Jesus immediately knew what they were thinking to themselves.” Jesus always knows what’s on our mind too—our loving, compassionate thoughts as well as our less kind thoughts. We can’t hide any of our thoughts from God. If he already knows what’s on our mind, why do we pray? We pray because prayer is an act of faith, hope, and love; because Jesus told us to pray and set a good example; because prayer is a simple way to share our very human wants and desires with God who loves us; because prayer avails us of grace which can help to align our will with God’s; and because through prayer we may be blessed beyond our wildest expectations.Conversing with Christ: Lord, teach me to pray. Send the Holy Spirit so that I may pray well. I want to be united to you as I read the Scriptures and reflect on your word. Thank you, Lord, for the beautiful friendships I have and help me to be a good friend to others.Resolution: Lord, today by your grace I will reach out to a friend and express my gratitude and love for him/her.For Further Reflection: “Friendship, as has been said, consists in a full commitment of the will to another person with a view to that person's good” (St. John Paul II).stswithuns.org.uk/event/dr-15012021 ... See MoreSee Less

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'A GLASS OF WINE' with Fr Marcin. Subject: Purgatory. THURSDAY 14/01/2021, at 8.00pm ... See MoreSee Less

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Good evening. 🍷 Think I hear Bilbo sharpening his teeth. 🐶

Is not God our creator but also our father who desires a relationship with us His children

Maybe they can confess it , maybe they say they are sorry, the damage has already been done and cannot be undone .

As parents we have the responsibility to not just educate our children right or wrong but make our children grow up balance, with faith and compassion towards others. If we can achieve this, we did a good job.

thank you for this very clear, but very challenging message! Please pray as well for us, that we make good reflections on it. Indeed it needs a lot of reflection and repentance to understand and believe, without having been taught from childhood on what you reminded us on tonight. Thank you very much!

Good evening Fr Marcin and everyone who is attending the r

Thank you Fr Marcin for reminding us the importance of our spiritual life. Good night and God bless

Good evening everyone. It's been an incredibly wet day in South East London today.

Thank you Father Marcin, good night God bless 🙏

Good evening Fr Marcin, Bilbo and all the lovely people here 🙏💕🙏

I am so pleased to have you teaching us, thank you Father

I would rather my child have the right concept of who she is following/believing in and has the right relationship with God then a ‘fluffy misconception’ ✝️

Good evening Fr.Marcin

Good evening Father and everyone 🍷

Thank you Father

We need to learn to listen to understand not listen to respond.

Well said Fr; we touch on gossipping every now and again in my church

Good evening x

Some are so near the light they are blinded by it

Goodnight and thank you. ❤️

That's right

Hello Everyone, Fr and of course Bilbo🐾🍷

never take God for granted

Evening all 🙂 😀

Good evening

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Newsletter: 10th January 2021 – The Baptism of the Lord Year B

Newsletter: 3rd January 2021 – 2nd Sunday of Christmas & The Feast of Epiphany of the Lord

Newsletter: 27th December 2020 – Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

Newsletter: 20th December 2020 – 4th Sunday of Advent Year B & Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Newsletter: 6th December 2020 – 2nd Sunday of Advent Year B

Newsletter: 29th November 2020 – 1st Sunday of Advent Year B

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