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Holy Innocents' Catholic Church

Annual  Remembrance Mass 10th November 2018

10/11/2018

 
​The Bereavement group arrange an annual Mass in November for those who have lost loved ones during the past year.  A named candle is carried to the Altar steps and lit in memory of the deceased.
It is a very poignant time and comforting for the families.
Fr Victor had specially chosen the readings which, along with his homily, were very consoling and inspiring.
The Bidding prayers were especially uplifting. 
These can be seen on the programme below and there is a separate short report with more photos

​See link to pdfs below.


remembrance_mass_for_the_bereaved_at_holy_innocents.pdf
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remembrance_programme_with_scripture_readings_mass.pdf
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Laudate Si.... Justice & Peace.... Living Simply...CAFOD

19/10/2018

 
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On Thursday 18th October a film and meditation evening was held on St Joseph's Hall as part of the Parish Week of Prayer and Reflection on Living Simply. This included the showing of the film "Global Healing: How Faith Helps Us Care For Our Common Home". The evening was organised and facilitated by the members of the Parish Justice and Peace Group."

homily_28th_sunday_in_ordinary_time_year_b__14_oct_2018__draft2_word975_deacon_wayne_dupreez.pdf
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Parish Pilgrimage to Fatima September 2018

28/9/2018

 
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Our Lady of Fátima; formerly Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Fátima
Our Lady of Fátima (Portuguese: Nossa Senhora de Fátima, formally known as Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Fátima: is a Catholic title of the Blessed Virgin Mary based on the famed Marian apparitions reported in 1917 by three shepherd children at the Cova da Iria, in Fátima, Portugal. The three children were Lúcia dos Santos and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto

September 2018, 23 travellers from Holy Innocents' including Father Victor went to Fatima. 

See  link to youtube  …..  Fatima September 2018

See report on the pilgrimage....
fatima_pilgrimage_september_2018_holy_innocents.pdf
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Remembrance Sunday 100 years Anniversary of WW1 Armistice

26/9/2018

 
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Remembrance Sunday
11th Hour of 11th Day of 11th month 
​11th November 2018

 
In commemoration of this Anniversary Churches Together in Orpington (CTiO)
is asking for red poppies only to be knitted or crocheted.  These will be distributed along areas of the Methodist Church...chosen because of its high profile geographical situation in Sevenoaks road.     The name of a fallen person will be attached to each poppy.  Some of you may have seen some attached to the railings in Spur road. 
 
Poppy Patterns
There are two different knitted poppy patterns and two crochet patterns.
Please feel free to use other patterns – as long as the poppy is a similar size to these (approximately 6-10cm diameter).

poppy_patterns_knitting_and_crochet.docx
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Flavours of Orpington Churches Together BBQ Sunday 9th September 2018

11/9/2018

 
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Sunday 9th September saw the “Flavours of Orpington Event” which was sponsored by Churches Together and Orpington First and held in the Walnuts Square from 12 noon to 3pm. 
There were fun and games and face painting for the children, a Gospel band and choir and lively music added to the camaraderie of the occasion.

Along with other members of Churches Together in Orpington, myself and Roni Brand from Holy Innocents' assisted in manning the BBQ stall. 
It was a packed event and a lovely time for "Feeding Jesus' lambs and sheep."
At this BBQ we gave away approximately 600 rolls, burghers and sausages, many drinks including tea and coffee for a full 3 hours.  All the food and drinks were donated by the Churches and given out freely to all those who queued up.    The first 300 rolls were donated by Holy Innocents. But further supplies had to be sought to feed the queues! 

When collecting the Holy Innocents' order in the morning we told the baker that they were for Churches Together in Orpington and invited her to attend.     We had a few strange looks from other customers as our trolley was piled high with nothing but rolls!
Bob and I prayed over the rolls that those who ate them would be blessed and think about Jesus and His message. 
Father Victor and many others from Holy Innocents' came to enjoy the festivities and it was a great time.  
The weather stayed clement which helped!   Some members of Churches Together went amongst the crowd to speak about Jesus and His message.  
​Cecilia Skudder.      

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