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
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Q5T4H3ZEFW2PU
CURRENT NEWS
20th September 2024
Mass Count: The church’s national mass count starts today and for the next three weekends. We need volunteers to do the count at each mass.
Night Vigil: We are hosting a half night vigil of prayers and songs by the Ghanaian Catholic Chaplaincy in our Parish on Friday 27th September. The programme starts from 7.30pm – 11pm. All are welcome to attend.
Damien Hall Project: Following feedback from our Parishioners and hall users we want to review our current buildings and facilities. We believe that by understanding properly how our building is used we will be able to make some changes to it which will make it an even better place to be. Please click on the link below to fill out a short survey.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSFD_PlcTi8F0zSPSRriiBaI70OLMRIryhJGtqysAVXeJvhA/viewform
Mission Appeal: The Holy Ghost Fathers (The Spiritans) at all masses on Sunday 29th September. We will be welcoming Fr Oliver Ugwu on behalf of The Spiritans.
First Friday Mass: Is on Friday 4th October. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 6pm. Mass and anointing of the sick at 7pm.
Annual Diocesan Day for Catechists: Will be on Saturday 28th September at Amigo Hall from 10am to 4pm. Catechists are invited to register themselves on the website and make their choice of workshops – aec.rcaos.org.uk/day-for-catechists-2024
Called to Holiness: Day of Retreat for Readers & Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist will take place on Saturday 26th October at Bishop Thomas Grant School, Streatham.
All participants are encouraged to register, and the deadline is the 30th of September.
First Holy Communion 2024/2025: See Fr Raymond to request a form for Children in year 3, 7 years and above. Closing date for submission of application forms is Sunday 29th September.
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: Reginald Gibbs, Domenico Verill, John Pendlebury, Martin O’Brien, Van Phong Nguyen, Pat Cooke, Michael O’Regan, Hilda Barker, Winifred Dixson, Christopher Nkedi, Sylvia Roberts, David Johnson, Mary McDermott, Thomas Stephens, Martin Begadon, Emily Kilbourn, Dorothy Oxenham, Denis Regan, Kathleen McMahon, Bonifacio Gonzalez, Bridget Downes, Sharon Belgrave, Elihue Ignatius Norton.
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