THE TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
View From A Pew
Jesus knew that the disciples must have had questions asked of them regarding who he was. No doubt though they would only have passed on to him complimentary comments, though they themselves still seem hesitant and confused. So when Jesus asked them pointedly who they thought he was and what was his mission it is only ‘feet first’ Peter who replies “You are the Messiah”. This acceptance by Peter shaped his life from then on and ultimately his death. Being a Christian is all about acceptance and remembering who we are named after and trying to follow his example… Not easy.
25 in OT (2021)
Notices
Return to normality
We are delighted to be returning to a semblance of normality, and that hitherto things seem reasonably stable. With that in mind we will now sing two hymns, at the beginning and the end of mass (this means you get to sing more without the clergy worrying about getting on to the next service). We continue to hope and pray that come Advent and the beginning of a new liturgical year we will be singing the Gloria, Sanctus, and Agnus as before. We will also be reviewing guidance on the sharing of the common chalice and the peace as we approach the new year as well.
DCCs
S. Werburgh’s DCC meets on Wednesday 29th after the 7pm Mass.
PCC
Would members of the PCC please let Fr Andrew know which days and times are most convenient for you so that we can arrange a PCC meeting.
Special Meeting
The Registry has finally sorted the paperwork out relating to the M34/5 Scheme which officially sets up the DCCs, this scheme (which was provisionally approved at the APCM) needs to be voted on by a Special Parish Meeting – a date will be published shortly!
Bible Study
Across the churches a desire for a bible study group has been expressed. This would be a good thing to do together as we grow in fellowship and discipleship. The clergy will lead these but we wonder if others would be prepared to host the group in their homes? It would be good to have several venues in different places on rotation to enable as many people as possible to participate.
Mass Times
Fr Andrew and Fr Glen are aware that since the formation of the Team the number of masses in the week has fallen significantly. If the mass provision does not suit your timetables please let us know times that might work for you; now that we have two priests we can once again have more than one mass a day on a regular basis.
Baptisms, Marriages, and Funerals
All of these offices are by arrangement please speak to Fr Andrew or Fr Glen about instruction and availability.
Confession
Preparation for receiving Holy Communion at Mass is one of the most important things we can do, to worthily receive Christ in the Sacrament should be of the highest priority. Exactly how you will prepare yourself is a matter for your own conscience; however, you are encouraged not to take the Sacrament for granted, some will recall how in former times the priest celebrating the Holy Communion service from the Book of Common Prayer would give the congregation forewarning of when he intended to next celebrate the Sacrament so that they could adequately prepare themselves. In more recent times it has been noticed that the line for Communion gets longer whilst the line for Confession gets shorter. Don’t forget that the confessional is always here for you, not as a courtroom and place of judgment but as a hospital and well-spring of Divine Grace. If you would like to make an appointment to make a confession or to simply have a conversation to help prepare you for Communion please do speak to Fr Andrew, otherwise he is available to hear confessions on:
- Mondays at 5.30pm (S. Saviour)
- Wednesdays at 5.30pm (S. Werburgh)
- Fridays at 5.30pm (Holy Trinity)
THIS WEEK’S DIARY
TWENTY-FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday Year B – Weekday Lectionary Year 1 – Psalter Week 1
Monday 20th September – Ss Andrew Kin Tae-gon, Pr, Paul Chong Hasang, & Comp, Mm [R]
for the church in Korea
9.00am – Morning Prayer (SS)
10.00am – Mass (SS)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer (SS)
Tuesday 21st September – S. Matthew, Ap & Evangelist [R]
for the Archbishops’ College of Evangelists
9.00am – Morning Prayer (HT)
10.00am – Mass (HT)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer (HT)
Wednesday 22nd September – Feria [G]
for the sick and those in need
9.00am – Morning Prayer (SW)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer (SW)
6.20pm – Holy Rosary (SW)
7.00pm – Mass (SW)
Thursday 23rd September – S. Pius of Pietreclina (Padre Pio) [R]
for the Capuchin Order
9.00am – Morning Prayer (SS)
9.20am – Holy Rosary (SS)
10.00am – Mass (SS)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer and Benediction (SS)
Friday 24th September – Our Lady of Walsingham [W]
for the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
9.00am – Morning Prayer (HT)
11.20am – Holy Rosary (HT)
12noon – Mass (HT)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer (HT)
Saturday 25th September – Our Lady on Saturday [W]
for refugees
9.00am – Morning Prayer (SW)
10.00am – Mass (SW)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer (SW)
Sunday 19th September – TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME [G]
Our Team, mission and outreach
9.30am – SUNG DISTRICT MASS (SW)
10.30am – SUNG DISTRICT MASS (HT)
11.30am – SUNG DISTRICT MASS (SS)
Key:
(HT) = Holy Trinity, Hamil Road.
(SS) = S. Saviour, Ford Green Road.
(SW) = S. Werburgh, High Lane.
