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).

Freedom in Christ next session  Monday 24th September from 12.45pm to 2.45pm 

Our heavenly Father wants all His children to enjoy our lives to the full, experiencing His unconditional love, joy, peace, acceptance and purpose for our lives.

This course offers a wonderful opportunity for us to explore together exactly what Jesus' death on the Cross has achieved for us. 

​Completely rooted in scripture, it will take us through foundational truths which will bring us into the freedom that God desires. 

It will help you to understand Jesus' role in the Trinity, His message and the blessings that He continues to have for us.

This enjoyable course will deepen your faith and is a natural follow-on from the Alpha Course.
It comprises of ten sessions suitable for novices and mature Catholics alike.  Just come to St Joseph's hall in the Church.

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Summer Holiday Club
Monday 20th to Friday 24th August Sarah Mills prepared ran a summer holiday club for primary school age children from 11am to 12.30pm.  The theme was the Good Shepherd.   The attendance varied from day to day with approximately 20 children taking part, some of who had never stepped foot in any Church.  Sarah and her team of leaders and helpers encouraged the children in craft-making and there were bible stories, activities and all had an enjoyable time.  Pat Morrissey wrote several hymns especially for this summer holiday club and on the Friday a play was performed, The Lost Sheep, with interaction from all, including audience participation.  The play concluded with of all those present, parents, parishioners and Father Victor, following the Shepherd, Jesus, through the Church back to the hall.  Pat accompanied the singing of her hymn ‘Come Follow’ on her guitar.   It was a very uplifting experience.
Father Victor proffered his thanks to Sarah, Pat and everyone, especially the children, saying it was an evangelising outreach, the normally quiet month of August had been transformed and he hoped the summer school would be 2 weeks next year. 
Bob Skudder filmed on the final day and excerpts can only be seen on this
link….… HTTPS://youtu.be/tHf1EV5OmTE

Thank you to our team of gardeners who spend so much time and effort looking after the Church grounds. 
Between them they have saved the parish thousands of pounds a year.  Here they are pictured with Father Victor.
Left to right. Brendan, Mick, Chris and Steve.  Thank you gentleman for all you do.