ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH
81 Evelina Road, Nunhead, SE15 3HL
Tel: 020-7639-3724. Email: nunhead@rcaos.org.uk
Website:www.stthomasnunhead.org.uk
Parish Priest: Rev Fr. Raymond Abuga, MSP (nunhead@rcaos.org.uk)
Parish Secretary: Julian Prospere
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Fela Oduntan
Motto: St. Thomas the Apostle: Sharing God’s Gifts in Love and Service.
PARISH PROGRAMME
WEEKEND MASS – Sunday: 9.00am, 10.30am & 2.00pm (Spanish)
WEEKDAY MASS – Wednesday – Friday: 9.30am – 10.00am
WEDDINGS: By appointment with the Parish Priest (six months’ notice is required).
FUNERAL: By arrangement – contact the Parish Priest.
BAPTISM OF CHILDREN: Last Saturday of the month
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday after 10am and by arrangement
VISITATION TO THE SICK: Friday after Morning Mass and by arrangement
This is St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. A Warm Welcome to our Visitors, Friends and Parishioners worshipping with us today! We are happy to have you with us. Help us keep our Vision and Mission alive and do join us in the Hall for refreshment after the 9am & 10.30am Mass. Holy Shop in the Hallway.
CHURCH NOTICES
Support St Thomas the Apostle Church Today. Please visit our Dona page by following this link:
https://donate.mydona.com/st-thomas-the-apostle-nunhead
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CURRENT NEWS
18th October 2024
First Holy Communion: First lesson with children only on Saturday 26th October in the church at 11am. Parents to drop their children in the church by 10.45am.
Morning Mass Friday 25th October: There will be no morning mass in the Parish as Fr Raymond will be celebrating mass in St Thomas the Apostle College.
November All Souls: In the month of November, we remember to pray for those we loved and have gone to rest in peace. There are envelopes for All Souls. Please note the names of all loved family members and put the list in the envelope. It’s recommended you make a donation for all the masses throughout November. Return your envelope in the box provided in front of the Altar.
First Friday Mass: Wil be on Friday 1st November. Evening begins with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 6pm followed by Mass at 7pm and anointing of the sick.
All Saints: Friday 1st November. There will be two masses at 9.30am and 7pm.
Friends of Jesus: Next mass and meeting Sunday 3rd November after the 10.30am mass in the Damien Hall.
Finance Council Meeting: There will be a Finance Council Meeting on Sunday 10th November after the 10.30am mass in the Presbytery.
Tabletop Sale: Saturday 9th November 2024 Time: 1pm -5pm. If you would like to hire a table, please contact Tracy on 07864936251. The hall will be available from 12pm for participants to set up.
Parish Renewal Group: Renewal Group meet every Monday & Friday from 8pm – 9pm on zoom to discuss the scripture and help each other grow in their faith. Parishioners are welcome to join.
Zoom link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2428964368 Password: Kad20
Please support us where possible: donate online through our donate button at the TOP of our website (by card or PayPal). There is also an option to set up a monthly standing order or we have contactless card/phone readers in the church. Our bank details are: RCAS Nunhead, NatWest, A/C 95248463, sort code 60-16-16
Please pray for the Sick and Housebound in our parish.
Pray for the dead: especially those who died recently in our Parish: David Smith, Veronica Frederick, Rodolfo Natividad, Earl Hector, Yvonne Clarke, Violet McQueen, and those whose anniversary is this week: William Condron, Martha Johnson, Thomas Dillon, Marianna Prospere, Cornelius McAndrew, Thomas Corcoran, Mary Barnard, Maisie Parkinson, Robert Bruce, Eva Essex, Samuel Ofurum, Ann Murphy, Francis Doran, Andrea Saide, Jerome Bailey, Francis Murray, Frances Borg, Peter Herschell.
Book our Church Hall, equipped with kitchen, Bar and other facilities, clean & neat for a full day or per hourly program. It’s a lovely space that can hold 150- 180 people for various functions, celebrations, meetings, receptions, etc. Available from Monday to Saturday. Contact us: 020 7639 3724.
Our Vision: To be a Catholic Community that seeks to meet the Pastoral needs of all our Parishioners.
Mission Statement: We are a diverse, welcoming and lively community that strives to be caring and listening to all through our active participation in the sharing of God’s gifts.
Motto: St. Thomas the Apostle: Sharing God’s Gifts in Love and Service.
Parish Prayer:
God our Father and Creator of the human family, pour out your Spirit on the people of this Parish and grant us generous hearts, faithfulness to your word and a new vision of your glory, as we seek to build a welcoming, lively and caring community. Bless us with greater unity in worship and a new consecration to your service that your love may grow among us. Forgive us all our sins and let this parish be a family where healing, pardon and goodness flow for all, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen. Holy Mary Mother of God: Pray for us. St Thomas the Apostle: Pray for us. May the souls of our departed parishioners and all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
PARISH ANTHEM Children of Abraham – Like the stars in the sky, we are numbered in the millions … (c. P. O’Neill)
Father, pour out your spirit on the people of this parish.
Grant us generous hearts, faithfulness to your word.
May we worship as one, consecrated to your service
sharing God’s gifts in love, sharing God’s gifts with all
CHORUS: Teach us pardon and forgiveness, how to listen and to heal.
Unified, a parish family, where your goodness will flow
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we will be a church that cares,
With a vision of your glory.
Father help our community shine just like the stars.
Contacts:
Parish Office/Administration – 020 7639 3724. Hall Enquiries – 020 7639 3724. First Communion – 020 7639 3724.
Baptism – 020 7639 3724. Knights of St. Columba – 07834 117416