Dear friends,
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus looks upon the crowds with compassion, seeing their deep need for guidance and care. He calls His disciples to share in His mission of bringing God’s love, healing, and hope to the world, reminding us that we are all called to be witnesses of His grace. As we reflect on this Gospel, we also celebrate with great joy the baptism of Ammar and Leah. Through the waters of baptism, these candidates are welcomed into the family of faith and begin a lifelong journey as a disciple of Christ.
May this coming Sunday remind us all of God’s abundant love and the call we share to live and proclaim the Good News to our local community.
Prayers and best wishes
Fr Joshua
New Churchwardens
We continue to celebrate that Margaret & Gloria are now officially churchwardens of our parish! It was wonderful to see so many from the church supporting them during the Archdeacons Visitation. Please continue to hold them in your prayers.
Notices
Divinitus Welcome Drinks – Saturday 13th June, 5.30pm in the church hall
Are you 24-40 years old and seeking friendship in faith? Join us for our first meeting
Funeral of Daphene Cumberbatch RIP – Wednesday 17th June, 11.30am
There are some who remember Daphene who was a member of our church but has been care for the last several years. Her funeral will be in church and the committal is at South London Crematorium at 1.30pm. If you would like a lift, see Fr Sean. Stewards are required. Please speak to Margaret or Gloria.
Deanery Synod at St Alban’s – Thursday 18th June, 8pm
Volunteers please to help serve tea & coffee as we are hosting Deanery Synod.
Ordination Season
Please keep those who will be ordained deacon and priest in your prayers, particularly Fr Antonio who will be ordained priest at St Michael’s, Croydon Saturday 4th July 10.30am, first mass the next day at 5pm. All are welcome!
St Alban’s Patronal Festival – 21st June, 10am
Fr Joshua’s last day at St Alban’s will be St Alban’s Patronal where he will celebrate and preach the Parish Mass followed by a party. In the days ahead we pray for Fr Joshua and wish him well with thanksgiving in all he has given us through the grace of God to our parish. He will be missed! We look forward to joining him at St Andrew’s 21st July 7.30pm for his licensing. All are welcome to both occasions.
Flower Arranging
Val would like to build up her team of flower arrangers and create a rota. If you’re interested, please speak to Val.
Called to be a sidesperson or help with refreshments?
If you can help, please speak to Margaret in regard to sidesperson duties, and Gloria in regard to refreshments at mass
Parish Pilgrimage Update
This Week at St Alban's
Contact
Vicar:
Fr Sean Gilbert SSC (020) 8653 6092
Assistant Curate:
Fr Joshua Pollard SSC 07466 574714
Churchwarden:
Jenny Sturtevant 07745 017607
Safeguarding Officers:
Shelley Leckey (020) 8240 9188
Margaret Earle 07972647007
Hall Hire:
Tammy Sprosen 07944435013
hmalbanse25@gmail.com
