In the gospel reading today, we hear that we are to obey the commandments of God. Christ did not come to set aside the com-mandments, but to fulfil them. In his life-style he shows us how we are to act in order to witness to the power of God’s Word within us. Faith without good works is dead and we to show we are God’s people by our care of those in need. In this way, we place our trust in God.

Sunday School is on holiday now until next term. Children of Primary School age are invited to stay with their parents, and sit near the front. Would you like to be a Sun-day School leader? Training available.

Holidays are almost over! If however you are visiting London, family or friends wel-come to MPB; if you are going away, say ‘hello’ from MPB - mention the Ordinariate.

School starts back on Wednesday this week. Please pray for the staff and children as they begin a new term, especially all those who are new, including our new Head-master, Mr O’Kane. May St Joseph pray for us and always protect us.

The Floor continues to grow. The Font is fully fitted now and looks splendid! Take a Look through the glass doors to see how they are getting on. Continue to pray for a success-ful and speedy installation.

Mass today is in The Sidings which is right opposite the Church. We are grateful to Jack for his generous hospitality both today and for the next few Sundays.

The Church continues to be closed until the work is complete. We hope to be back for Sunday 23rd September… that’s hope to be back! We’ll know more and be able to be more accurate as time progresses.

Are you on Facebook and/or Twitter? Join the Parish Page. It’s kept up to date with pic-tures and info about the installation. And other stuff too.

Weekday Mass. Fr Mark at Our Lady of La Salette has kindly invited us to their daily Mass at 12.35pm

Apostleship of the Sea Mass of Stella Maris, Our Lady Star of the Sea. Friday 21st Sept, 12.30pm, at St George's Cathedral. www.apostleshipofthesea.org.uk

Mind Charity, Bermondsey Branch need volunteers, max of 3 to 4 hours a day. More info from Kemi, Joy's mum.

Accommodation sought as a paying guest by a young Catholic moving to work in London from 8th Oct for 6 months. See FrC

September is the month of the Holy Angels. Learn and pray the Prayer to St Michael the Archangel. Once back in Church we’ll use it after Low Mass.

Welcome to Mass today!

If you are new to the area or this church, please make yourself known to one of the priests after Mass. There is tea and coffee available after the Solemn Mass in the Rectory, we hope you’ll come through.

The Parish of the MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD a Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Southwark

in the Pastoral Care of the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham

DOMINICA XXII PER ANNUM 2nd September 2018

1. There are seven holy days of obligation in England and Wales A True B False

2. Rosaries, relics, medals, crucifixes, scapu-lars are all examples of sacramentals. A True B False

3. The Church not being able to ordain women to the priesthood is a doctrine of the faith that cannot be changed by the Church. A True B False

4. Priestly celibacy is a doctrine of the faith that cannot be changed by the Church. A True B False

5 Which of these is NOT a cardinal virtue? A Prudence B Charity C Fortitude D Justice

6. The shamrock is a symbol of: A The pope and bishops in union with the Church; B The Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit; C The virtues of faith, hope and charity; D The three degrees of Holy Orders - deacon, priest & bishop

7. The truths, beliefs and practices of the Catholic faith are known as: A Teachings B Catechism, C Tradition D Doctrine

8.The sacrament of confession must: A include all your sins committed in order to be valid; B be received by all Catholic adults at least once a year; C be received before re-ceiving Communion by anyone guilty of a mor-tal sin since their last confession; D all of the above

9. Purgatory is a state of: A purification for people who die in the state of grace but who do not die with complete love for God; B sincere people who do not die in the state of grace get a second chance to do good and thus avoid going to hell, C mild punish-ment for people who were not bad enough to go to hell and who were not good enough to go to heaven, D natural happiness where souls of the unbaptised and morally good nonChristians will wait until they are judged on the Last Day

10. The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception, means Mary: A conceived Jesus immaculately in her womb, without the aid of a human father, B conceived Jesus immaculately in her womb, and he remained without sin, C was con-ceived immaculately in her mother's womb, without the aid of a human father, D was conceived immaculately in her mother's womb and was preserved from sin

11. Mass can be celebrated by: A a Catholic priest (or bishop) or by a priest of an Eastern Orthodox church, B a Catholic priest only if he celebrates Mass with at least two witnesses, C Catholic priests and Angli-can priests so long as they have the proper intention, D a Catholic priest but in emergen-cy situations can be performed by a deacon

12. A deacon is: A someone who cannot celebrate Mass be-cause the bishop has not given him permis-sion, B a layman who may distribute Com-munion, marry people, baptise and wear vestments, C a man who has received the first degree of holy orders, D forbidden to hear confessions and give absolution except in emergency situations and in the absence of a priest, E Both B and C

13. In the Mass Jesus is: A symbolised by the bread and wine, B Je-sus is spiritually present along with the bread and wine, C spiritually present when the community gathers in prayer under the lead-ership of the priest and ceases to be spiritu-ally present when the priest leaves the sanc-tuary, D really and truly present, and the bread and wine are not present, E None of the above

14. The sacrament of anointing of the sick can be celebrated by: A only a bishop, B a bishop or priest, C a bishop, priest or deacon, D a bishop, priest or deacon or a layman in an emergency

15. When is the Oil of Chrism used? A Baptism & Confirmation, B Only Baptism, C Only Confirmation, D Baptism, Confirma-tion and Ordination, E None of the above

1 B, 2 A; 3 A, 4 B, 5 B, 6 B, 7 C, 8 C, 9 A, 10 D 11 A, 12 C, 13 D 14 B, 15 D

Sunday Mass

11am

The Sidings

Whilst the Church is closed Sunday Mass will be across the street in The Sidings. It is right

opposed the main door to Most Precious Blood.

We are grateful to Jack for his hospitality.

Our Lady of La Salette Melior Street, SE1 3QP

Daily Mass 12.35pm

Whilst MPB is closed, Fr Mark the parish priest at OL of La Salette invites us to join the Mass there. The Church is south of the side entrance to London Bridge Station, hidden by the Home Office Building!

7-9 September

Holy Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

This Week: Mass & intentions

Day Time Intention

Today 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

11.00am Parishioners

Mon 3rd St Gregory the Great

Tues 4th (St Cuthbert)

Wed 5th feria

Thurs 6th feria

Fri 7th feria

Sat 8th Nativity of BVM

Next Sunday 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

11.00am Parishioners

Next Week’s Readings Isaiah 35:4-7 James 2:1-5 Mark 7:31-37

Sacrament of Confession. Sun 10.30 - 10.50; Mon-Fri 12.30 - 12.55

Evensong each Thursday 18.00 (during term-time).

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament each Friday till 15.00 Divine Mercy

Last week: £not available this week inc Standing Orders and Card payments

Safeguarding. The parish is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commit-ment. Safeguarding Officers: Kate Pope, Richard Hughes, Justina Onuorah. 0800 0935063

Holy Father’s Intention for September Universal – Young People in Africa. That young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries.

Ordinariate Weekly Intercession: Fr Keith Robinson & Mgr Edwin Barnes and the Salisbury (Sarum) Group.

For your prayers: Those in formation for Ministry, especially Dn John Waters The Sick & Housebound: Mary, David, Theresa, Dora, Jo, Mafalda, Mark, Geoffrey, Christine, Fr Bill, Paula, Shirly, Peter, Anita, Holly, Mary Recently Departed: Donald Minchew priest, Peter Dixon

Find us on: Facebook: “preciousbloodSE1” Twitter: @preciousblood1

Fr Christopher Pearson OLW Parish Priest The Rectory, 22 Redcross Way, SE1 1TA borough@rcaos.org.uk www.preciousblood.org.uk

020 7407 3951