3RD JANUARY 2021

ST. SAVIOUR’S 2ND SUNDAY AFTER THE NATIVITY (B)

First Reading:- Ecclesiasticus 24:1-2, 8-12
CATHOLIC CHURCH Responsorial Psalm:- 147
175, Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, SE13 6AA. Second Reading:- Ephesians 1:3-6,15-18
Tel: 020 8852 2490 Fax: 020 8852 2262 Gospel:- John 1:1-18
Parish Website
www.stsaviourslewisham.org.uk GOOD NEWS FROM TODAY'S READINGS
Parish Office e-mail address Blessed be God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who
[email protected] had blessed us with all the spiritual blessing of heaven in
Christ. Before the world was made, he chose us, chose us in
Fr Chris Connor - Parish Priest Christ to be holy and spotless, and to live through love in his
e-mail: [email protected] presence.
Fr Clive Ross - Retired Priest
Fr David Howell - Assistant Priest IMPORTANT NOTICE
e-mail: [email protected] The priests are rightly following legal requirements
Fr Krzysztof (Kristof) Krzyskow - Assisting Priest and at this time are having to self-isolate for ten
e-mail: [email protected] days. The church will be closed during this time.
Revd Javier Elderfield – Deacon We will open the church again on Sunday 10th
e-mail: [email protected] January for Masses after the self-isolation ends.
Revd Mathew Manoharan - Deacon We want everyone to stay safe and know that you
Revd Carlos Lozano - Deacon will understand why the legal requirements have to
e-mail: [email protected] be followed. Our 10am Mass will continued to be
streamed daily on our YouTube Channel.
St Saviour’s RC Primary School & Nursery
10 Bonfield Rd, SE13 6AL SOME WORDS FROM DEACON MATTHEW
Tel: 020 8852 4283 Fax: 020 8852 4281 DONNELLY
www.stsaviours.lewisham.sch.uk Our parishioner Matthew Donnelly was recently ordained a
Headteacher – Mr D Houson Deacon on his way to the Priesthood. He has written these
words to us:
LEWISHAM HOSPITAL - In an emergency please ask the 'The prayer life in St Saviour's is intense, and the constant
staff to bleep the on-call priest. flow of people into the church from the High Street is a
testament to both the community's love for the Blessed
OUR PARISH IN FOCUS DURING THE Sacrament and the need to seek solace from the Lord in the
CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS midst of life's hardships. In these quiet moments with the
Lord in the Blessed Sacrament my vocation formed over the
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE RESTRICTED NUMBERS TO years and was given expression in serving and reading at
MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING. Mass and leading the Youth 2000 prayer group. However,
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL THE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND the single most compelling experience which formed my
UNLESS EXEMPT PLEASE WEAR A FACE COVERING. commitment to the priesthood were the people of St
Saviour's themselves. The encouragement and support I
SUNDAY MASSES received from so many members of the parish community,
8.30am, 10am and 11.30am. who recognised the future priest in me, was the proof that
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS STILL NO SUNDAY
this was what God was calling me to. I am immensely
OBLIGATION TO ATTEND MASS.
grateful to St Saviour's parish for awakening my true self, the
WEEKDAY MASSES person God had always wanted me to be, and for
10am. recognising Christ's call for me even at times when I couldn't
see it for myself. Thank you St Saviour's for the commitment
STREAMED MASSES FOR THOSE AT HOME and example of your priests and the living faith and the love
The 10am Mass everyday is streamed on our of Christ in its people: without you I couldn't have come this
far.'
YouTube channel.
(Type in St Saviour's Church Lewisham). WEDNESDAY IS THE SOLEMNITY OF THE
CONFESSIONS
EPIPHANY
Every Saturday from 11am until 11.30am, or when asked. 'The Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of
Israel, Son of God and Saviour of the world. The great feast
EXPOSITION of Epiphany celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the wise
Every Saturday from 11am until 1pm for private prayer. men (magi) from the East....In the magi, representatives of
the neighbouring pagan religions, the Gospel sees the first-
THE CHURCH IS OPEN FOR PRIVATE PRAYER fruits of the nations, who welcome the good news of
Every day from 11am until 1pm. (This may have to change on a
salvation through the Incarnation.....Their (magi's) coming
particular day due to a Funeral or other Service. Sunday
morning has the celebration of three Masses). means that pagans can discover Jesus and worship him as
Son of God and Saviour of the world only by turning towards
REPOSITORY the Jews and receiving from them the messianic promise as
Closed during the Tier 4 restrictions. contained in the Old Testament. The Epiphany shows that
'the full number of the nations' now take its 'place in the
family of the patriarchs' and is made worthy of the heritage of
NEXT SUNDAY Israel.' (Catechism of the Catholic Church - section 528)
Next Sunday we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord when the
Season of Christmas ends.
SPIRITUAL THOUGHT FROM FR CHRIS THANKS TO PARISHIONERS FOR THEIR HELP IN
This Wednesday, 6th January, we celebrate the THE PARISH
solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. The Three Kings We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those
arrive at Bethlehem to give the Infant Jesus their gifts of parishioners who helped to make Christmas and the New
gold, frankincense and myrrh. Year such a special time here at St Saviour’s. Also to thank
Leading up to Christmas perhaps many of us wrote a list those who over the past year have helped out in the parish in
of relatives and friends and alongside them we noted the any way. Your good efforts and work are very much
gift we would be looking to buy for them for Christmas, appreciated. We are so fortunate to have so many
finances permitting. If not a written list we would have parishioners who voluntarily help out in St Saviour's.
thought of the gifts we were going to give to our loved
ones. In keeping with the solemnity of the Epiphany this FEAST DAYS IN 2021 FOR YOUR DIARY
Wednesday, perhaps each of us can think of a special The following dates for this year are from our Southwark
gift that we can give to the Infant Jesus this year. Diocesan Directory for 2021:
Perhaps the gift would be a heart and soul cleansed Epiphany - 6 January
from sin by going to the sacrament of Confession. Ash Wednesday - 17 February
Perhaps to offer Him the gift of love and faithfulness. Palm Sunday - 28 March
Perhaps the gift of being unselfish and generous. Good Friday - 2 April
Perhaps the gift of helping out those in need, Easter Sunday - 4 April
remembering that Jesus tells us that what we do to Ascension Day - 13 May
others we do to Him. Pentecost Day - 23 May
Perhaps the gift of a positive response to the vocation Trinity Sunday - 30 May
that God calls us to; single, married, caring profession, Corpus Christi - 6 June
priesthood or religious life, etc. SS Peter & Paul - 29 June
Perhaps the gift of using our talent/s for the building up Assumption - 15 August
of God's Kingdom. All Saints - 31 October
Perhaps the gift of a deepening spiritual life of prayer Christ the King - 21 November
and scripture. First Sunday of Advent - 28 November
Of course, there are many other gifts that each of us can Christmas Day - 25 December
give at this time to the Infant Jesus. In all we do, or don't
do, we remember that the Infant Jesus continues to give THANKS FROM OUR CLERGY
each of us a very special gift, the gift of His LOVE. What Our clergy wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to
a wonderful gift He gives to us! parishioners for all the Christmas cards and gifts that they
have received and for the Christmas offerings. Your thoughts
BIBLE STUDY INVITATION and kindness are very much appreciated. Please accept this
An online Bible Study Group, started in Lee Parish, would as their personal 'THANK YOU'.
like to welcome new members. They meet fortnightly on a
Saturday afternoon at 3pm. The next meeting will be on 9th MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK AND THE
January then every fortnight after that. You are invited to give
FEASTDAYS
it a try, there is no cost or expectations that you will attend
every meeting. There is a lively discussion of the Sunday SUNDAY 3rd January (Second Sunday after the Nativity)
Mass readings and prayer petitions. The readings and Two priests will concelebrate this 10am Mass:
commentaries are shared onscreen during the meeting and 10am - Ifeoma Okoye
mew members are welcome. If you are interested, simply - Julian Costello RIP
email [email protected] with 'bible study' in the
subject line and he'll send you an invite. MONDAY 4th January (Feria of Christmas Time)
10am - Thomas Mann & Deceased Relatives RIP
ST SAVIOUR'S SCHOOL RECEPTION AND
NURSERY APPLICATIONS TUESDAY 5th January (Feria of Christmas Time)
RECEPTION - Our parish Primary School is now receiving 10am - Matthew Huntbach (60th Birthday)
applications for children due to start primary school in
September 2021. Anyone whose child was born between 1st WEDNESDAY 6th January (The Epiphany of the Lord)
September 2016 and 31st August 2017 can apply. Please 10am - Bernadette O'Connell RIP
remember that, even if your child attends our Nursery, this
does not guarantee them a place in our Reception class. You THURSDAY 7th January (Feria of Christmas Time)
will still need to apply for a Reception place in the usual way. 10am - Mary Coughlan
You must complete a supplementary form, and this is
available from the school office or you can download and FRIDAY 8th January (Feria of Christmas Time)
print one from the school website. You will need also to apply 10am - Eva Lee RIP
online at www.eadmissions.org.uk, and you can apply for up
to six schools. Please remember, the closing date for SATURDAY 9th January (Feria of Christmas Time)
applications is 15 January 2021. 10am - Marion Paul (Well Being)
NURSERY - Our Primary School is now receiving
applications for children to join its nursery in September SUNDAY 10th January (The Baptism of the Lord)
2021. Applications for children aged 3 and 4 years old are 8.30am - Kathleen Golder RIP (Anniversary)
welcomed, kindly note that children will have to have attained 10am - Elizabeth McCauley RIP
3 years of age on or before 31st August 2021. The nursery 11.30am - The People of our Parish
application form is available from the school website
(https://www.stsaviours.lewisham.sch.uk/schoolinformation/ FRS CHRIS, CLIVE, DAVID, KRZYSZTOF and
admissions-new/) or from the school office. The closing REVDS JAVIER, MATHEW AND CARLOS wish you
date for applications is 31st March 2021. every good blessing from God in 2021. Let's
Should you require any further information about these pray this year will be better for everyone.
please contact the school office on 020 8852 4283.