St. Anne’s Catholic Church
363 Kennington Lane, Vauxhall SE11 5QY Tel 0207 735 1862
Augustinian Recollects
Fr. John Docherty OAR
e-mail: [email protected]
ALSO HOME TO THE LATIN AMERICAN CHAPLAINCY: tel: 0207 820 1697
16th Sunday of Ordinary Time
19th July 2015
“You have made us for yourself, O Lord!”
Sat vigil: 6.30pm Parish ; Sun. 10.00 am Peter & Clara int Julia12pm Beatrice Adeya. RIP 6pm
Mon: 20h
Tues : 21st
July
July.
9.30am
9.30am
Wed: 22nd July.
Thurs: 23rd July
9.30am
5.30PM
Frid
24
Sat
25
th
July
12.15pm
th
July
9.30am
St Mary Magdalen
Cameron Stewart F
Edward & Florence Kavanagh F.
Iolanda Borrelli RIP
St James Apostle
Next Sunday: 26th July: Sat Vigil Mass: 6.30pm. Sunday: 10am; For the Parish
12pm: Liam White 6.30 pm Michael Ginnane RIP
Confessions Saturdays before
St. Joachim and St. Anne: Next Sunday, 26th July, is
the feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne. Tradition names them the parents of
Mary, the blessed Mother of Christ. So they are the grandparents of our
Saviour Jesus. How much they influenced the growing of Jesus we are not
told in the gospels. We can only imagine how they were instrumental in
showing him how to accept and respect people, how to love and be
compassionate. They are also the patrons of all grandparents. Where
would be without grandparents? They are there at every turn and we
should always show them immense respect. We salute all grandparents in
our parish and ask God’s blessing and Ss Joachim and Anne to intercede
always for them.
Pope Francis Prayer intentions for July
Universal: That political responsibility may be lived at all levels as a high form of charity.
Evangelization: The poor in Latin America
That, amid social inequalities, Latin American Christians may bear witness to love for the poor
and contribute to a more fraternal society.
An Amazon explorer tried a
forced march through the
jungle. The first two days went
well.
But on the third day, the native
porters wouldn't move, saying,
"We can't go on. We have to let
our souls catch up with our
bodies." We all need to pause
now and then to let our souls
catch up with our bodies.
Summer holidays have begun for our primary and
secondary schools. We hope you have a restful break. If you
do go away may you have a safe journey. Do look up the
nearest Church so you can get to Mass even if it’s in
another language. God never rests in caring for us and
watching over us so don’t forget to say a prayer for all your
family and friends and people you care for and for the
troubled parts of the world.
Last Sundays collection: gift aid…£350,64…loose..£554,51
=£905,15. Apostleship of the Sea..£375,87. Thank you!
The OARs. Order of Augustinian Recollects is our official title. This was given to us by Pope
St. Pius X. Our name comprises two ideas. Augustinian and Recollects. Why Augustinian?
Augustine was born in the north of Africa in the year 356. A very gifted young boy he had a
sponsor who made it possible for him to go on to further studies and eventually become a
professor of rhetoric, or public speaking, in Milan, then the capital of the Roman Empire. Though
his mother Monica was a Christian his father Patricius followed the old pagan ways. And it was
not till Augustine was 33 years old did he experience a powerful call by God that shook the
foundations of the life he was then living. He was profoundly moved by the power of the Holy
Spirit and submitted to the year long preparation for baptism at the hands of the bishop of Milan,
St Ambrose. Augustine loved having friends around and he was a true friend to them too. He
wanted to live in harmony in study and prayer but God had other plans for him or so it seemed
when he returned to his native town in Africa after his own baptism and the unexpected death of
Monica, his mother. His searching not only brought about changes in his own life but in others
too. We follow his inspiration and a Rule of life that he wrote and so are called Augustinians.
Recollects comes from a renewal movement that abounded in the 16th century especially in Spain.
Much of Europe was then caught in the upheaval of the Reformation. In Spain in 1588, at a major
meeting in the city of Toledo a group of Augustinians felt called by the Holy Spirit to have a more
secluded and simple life. They became known as the Discalced or Recollects. We are their
descendants. There are just over one thousand of us and we are again in the process of renewal
that also entails restructuring our ministries and commitments.
DAY FOR LIFE JULY 26th
Throughout his life Dave was an active member of his local church, their caravan
club and the Scouts. Supported by his family and by his friends he died last year after a
long and disfiguring struggle with mouth cancer.
He was one of those remarkable people who, through their lives, teach us about the power and
depth of God’s love. He was not afraid of death: he had a gift of faith such that he saw clearly that
God had loved and chosen him and had prepared a place for him in heaven. As much as he
desired to be with the Lord, he loved and cherished every day that was given to him to be with his
family and friends and to continue to help others through his voluntary work in the church and the
Scouts.
Dave and his family showed remarkable courage in the way he faced his illness. He
reminds me that to be a disciple is called to accept the paradox of loving life and accepting death.
During his illness he had to face difficult decisions about whether or not to accept various
treatments and finally, when they could sustain him no longer to prepare for his death. His
example reminds me that Jesus walks with us in illness and that whatever the circumstances we
are called to pray and place our trust in God. Sometimes this is difficult and God seems very
distant. Faith is about holding on in the darkness. Although the journey may be stormy, we can
hope in the promise of God that he waits to welcome us into the joy of heaven.
Those people who cherish life and accept death in their final weeks or months on earth have a
special place in God’s plan and in communicating his love to us. As our brothers and sisters in
need they call us to a ministry of compassion and friendship in their suffering. Through our
presence the compassionate God is revealed to them and our faith and hope are strengthened by
their witness. Through their presence among us, through their faith and hope, God draws our
attention to the great blessing of the life to come. Their example offers us hope as they look
forward to the resurrection whilst living through the cross.
Fr Jonathan How
Director of Studies St John’s Seminary, Wonersh sunday, 26 july 2015
Do pick up a leaflet card at the back of the Church for reflection on the Day for Life which
falls next Sunday. There is also the second collection taken up next weekend to help
ensure the teachings of the Church are made known to us and others.