CHRIST THE KING
View from a Pew
Matthew quotes Jesus talking about preparedness, readiness and judgement. He pulls no punches. All the people standing before The Throne of God are taken aback by the severity of God’s judgement and are totally unprepared. Neither group had expected that their lives would be so harshly judged. Yet Ezekiel had already warned that the Lord would choose between the sheep and the goats, so actually no one could say that they were not aware of this aspect of God’s nature. It is easy to befriend nice, clean, undemanding people, harder to respond to the sick, the hungry, the down and out. Could I breathe life into a homeless vagrant, I ask myself. Yet Jesus indicates that he expects us to see Him in everyone we meet, what we do for them we do for Him.
It’s hard being a Christian and sometimes requires more of us than what comes easy.
Notices
LIVE STREAMING – When possible Morning and Evening Prayer and the weekday masses will continue to be live streamed via facebook.com/theNPTM
MASS PRAYERS – One of the important functions of a deacon is to be aware of and to bring to the altar the needs, hopes, fears, and aspirations of God’s people, this is why it is traditional for a deacon to lead prayers of intercession at mass. You may have noticed that during the week Fr Glen is now leading us in prayer, if there are things you would like praying for please do be in touch with him. Likewise if there are needs or occasions for which you would like masses offered please get in touch with Fr Andrew.
Have you also noticed the addition of some extra prayers at the end of mass in the week? These are called the Leonine Prayers and for many years they were encouraged to help protect and grow the Church, we felt that in these uncertain times those prayers might again be needed!
ADVENT – From next Sunday we enter the holy season of Advent, a time of eager longing and expectation, a time of waiting and anticipation, a time of preparation, in part to celebrate the remembrance of Christ’s birth at his first coming but more importantly for the day when He will come again. It also marks the beginning of the new Christian Year. Have you got any resolutions?
WHEN ARE THE CHURCHES OPEN FOR PERSONAL PRAYER?
Sundays:
12.00-1.00pm – S. Saviour’s and Holy Trinity will be open
2.00-3.00pm – S. Werburgh’s will be open
In the Week:
Monday – 5.00-6.00pm – S. Saviour
Wednesday – 5.00-6.00pm – S. Werburgh
Friday – 5.00-6.00pm – Holy Trinity
THIS WEEK’S DIARY
THIRTY-FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Lectionary Cycle – Sundays Year A – Weekdays Year II
Monday 23rd November S. Columban, Ab & Miss (W)
(for the growth of the church)
9.00am Morning Prayer
6.00pm Evening Prayer
7.00pm Mass
Tuesday 24th November Ss Andrew Dung-Lac, Pr & Comps, MM (R)
(for the persecuted church)
9.00am Morning Prayer
10.00am Mass
6.00pm Evening Prayer
Wednesday 25th November Feria (G)
(for the sick and needy)
9.00am Morning Prayer
11.00am Coffee Morning – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84950976348
6.00pm Evening Prayer
7.00pm Mass
Thursday 26th November Feria (G)
(for an eager longing for Christ’s return)
9.00am Morning Prayer
10.00am Mass
6.00pm Evening Prayer
7.30pm Confirmation Class via Zoom (others who wish to explore the faith further are welcome!) – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89653444565
Friday 27th November Feria (G)
(for a willingness to hold firm to Christ’s teaching)
9.00am Morning Prayer
12noon Mass of Requiem
6.00pm Evening Prayer
Saturday 28th November Our Lady on Saturday (W)
(for children left orphaned)
Sunday 29th November ADVENT SUNDAY (P)
(Our parish, mission and outreach)
10.30am SAID PARISH MASS
11.15am Coffee After Mass – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89126752246?pwd=eDB1cDlWK0JwVHhOVVRSSWp3R1JZZz09
7.00pm Compline – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83345028989
