Dear friends,
October is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the faith, witness and contribution of the rich diversity and inclusivity of people throughout the life of the Church and our wider community.
It is also traditionally a month dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, whose feast we celebrate on 7 October. As we pray the Rosary and reflect on the life of Christ with Mary, we are reminded that the Gospel is for every people and every nation. This month gives us a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the richness and diversity of God’s family.
This Sunday we will also remember our brother in Christ, Samuel Ibitoye, on the first anniversary of his death. We look forward to welcoming members of his family to St Alban’s as we give thanks for his life and commend him once again to God’s loving mercy.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
With my prayers and every blessing,
Fr Sean
Notices
Church clean- Saturday 3rd October 10am
Join us as we clean and prepare church as a sign of welcome and love to our community.
Samuel Ibitoye RIP – Sunday 4th October
During the Parish Mass we will be remembering our dearly departed Samuel as a memorial of his death. Members of his family will be present.
Fulham Study Day & SSC Provincial Synod
Please make a note of the changes of services this week. Fr Sean will be away all day this Wednesday for a study day with the Fulham Clergy and our Bishop Jonathan. He will also be away Thursday all day for the Provincial Synod for the Society of the Holy Cross (SSC). Please pray for all the Society clergy.
How to help our foodbank
Our foodbank has been awarded a grant by Tesco. The value of the grant is between £500 and £1,500 and is decided by public vote. If you are shopping in Tesco, please pick up a blue token when you go through the till. You can use this to vote for our foodbank in a clear display box near the tills. You can vote in various Tesco stores in the Croydon area not just Thornton Heath.
Black History Month Service at St Alban’s– Sunday 11th October
Followed by African-Caribbean lunch party in the church hall. Tickets on sale!
Why not come to mass in the clothing of your heritage?
Divinitus – Wednesday 14th October, 7pm
Young adults join us for Mass (30 mins) followed by a social in the Prince George.
Divinitus Pilgrimage to St Alban’s Cathedral – Saturday 17th October
Join for a group visit to St Albans Cathedral, the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain. All details and booking are on the website: www.divinitus.co.uk
Mothers’ Union 150th Celebration – Saturday 17th October, 10.30am
The local MU chapters from various churches will be joining us in St Alban’s for a celebration Service of the 150th anniversary of the MU.
Electrical repair Party – Saturday 17th October, 2pm
Following the MU celebration, the electrical repair party will be in church to fix any electrical items you may have for FREE.
To give regularly, please visit the Giving section of our website:
This Week at St Alban's
Contact
Vicar:
Fr Sean Gilbert SSC (020) 8653 6092
Churchwarden:
Jenny Sturtevant 07745 017607
Safeguarding Officers:
Shelley Leckey (020) 8240 9188
Margaret Earle 07972647007
Hall Hire:
Tammy Sprosen 07944435013
hmalbanse25@gmail.com
