Regular events during term time
Mondays
Pondering the Word in church from 11.00am to 12noon; all are welcome to this quiet reflective way of looking at the following week's Gospel.
Tuesdays
Firm Believers is our Interchurch fun-fitness class, from 7.00-7.45 pm. Suitable for all levels of fitness - go at your own pace. Wear any comfortable clothing and shoes. This is your chance to get fitter and slimmer. Relaxed atmosphere - come and give it a try for £5 a session (note change of fee). Stay on if you wish for tea, etc. and chat. More details here. Fridays
The Parent Toddler group meets from 1.30-3.00pm in the Community Centre.
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Film Club dates 5th May and 9th June
In exploring ways to encourage greater social interaction within the Parish, we have decided to introduce a periodic St James’ Film Club night to be held in the Community Centre. This is aimed at age 18 and above.
Our aim is to run these once a month, starting on Saturday 5th May. Our first film will be I, Daniel Blake, directed by Ken Loach. This highly acclaimed, gritty drama won several major awards, including the Palme d’Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival and the 2017 BAFTA for Outstanding British Film. It will be shown at 8.00pm, and runs for 100 minutes. The bar will be open following the 6.00pm Mass and attendees are welcome to bring their own ready prepared food to eat before the lights go down.
The second Film Night is planned for Saturday 9th June, again at 8.00pm. This time we will be showing La Vie en Rose, a 2007 French biographical, musical film about the life of French singer, Édith Piaf. It too received several accolades including two OSCARs, two BAFTAs, and a Golden Globe. Running time 140 minutes.
Whilst there will be no entrance charge to these events, there be an opportunity for attendees to make a donation at the door towards different causes which our Parish is supporting. The first will be to raise funds for our St James’ Memory Café.
Sunday 6th May
This weekend we welcome, through Holy Baptism, Henry William Francis Foster and his parents Mark and Lisa; also Matylda Maria Brown and her parents Stephen and Malgorzata.
Saturday 12th May
CWL Military Whist
Our eagerly awaited annual Military Whist Drive will be held in the Community Centre. It is a fun evening for 10 - 100 year olds. Light refreshments will be served, there will be a raffle, and the bar will be open. Tickets £6. Come along at 7.30pm if you would like to learn how to play whist, otherwise please arrive in time to buy your drinks ready for the 8.00pm start.
Thursday 17th May
The Road to Emmaus and Beyond
Fr Denis McBride CssR, who has been described in the Tablet as a “superb raconteur and thought-provoking scripture scholar”, will be speaking about his new book “The Road to Emmaus and beyond,” at St Anthony of Padua, Anerley, starting at 7.30pm. A warm welcome is extended to members of the Deanery and their congregations to join us.
Saturday 19th May
Dad and Me
The next meeting of Dad and Me will be held in the Community Centre at 10.00-11.30am.
St James' Youth Group
The next Junior Youth Group will be held in the Community Centre from noon to 2.00pm. £1.50 per session - which includes lunch.
Sunday 20th May
This will take place in St James' church at 3.00pm, to mark the start of Dementia Awareness Week, which is from Monday 21st May to Sunday 27th May. The service will be led by Fr David. It will be a time of singing, poetry and prayer followed by refreshments in the Community Centre. Everyone is very welcome to attend. Click link above for more details.
Monday 21st May
Catholic Women's League
This month's meeting will be held at 7.30pm in the Community Centre. Members of the parish are welcome to join us at 8.00pm when a local solicitor will explain the diffierence between healthcare power of attorney and the lasting power of attorney, and the importance of making a will.
Sunday 27th May
Healing Mass
This will take place at 2.30pm, followed by refreshments in the Community Centre. Should you require a lift to and from the Healing Mass please contact the parish office giving your name, telephone number and address. A member of the SVP will then contact you to make the necessary arrangements.
Tuesday 29th May and Wednesday 6th June
Share the Journey
This year, the Holy Father urges us to reach out to our brothers and sisters who are forced to flee their homes. This new campaign is called Share the Journey. You can Share the Journey by joining us on a walk. This is not just any walk, this is a walk around the world. Schools, parishes, and local communities across England and Wales, including our own, will be walking to show solidarity with people on the move. Together, we are aiming for 24,900 miles – the distance around the whole world. CAFOD will use this shared journey to deliver a powerful message to world leaders, who meet in September 2018 to agree two global agreements on refugees and migration. On Tuesday 29th May we will walk from Bexley Old Village to Petts Wood (7 miles), and on Wednesday 6th June from Petts Wood to West Wickham Common (9 miles). For further details look on the noticeboard in the porch or email nick.babb@stjamespettswood.org.