THE TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
View From A Pew
James reminds us that God has no favourites even if you are C of E! Over and over again the gospels show us Jesus interacting with those on the margins of society, in this case a deaf man. He does not seem to notice different accents, or expensive clothes, he uses only one standard of judgement, a need, for all he meets. James also reminds us that Faith changes the way that we act and live and how WE should treat people, that is what becoming a Christian demands of us. God requires actions from us not just platitudes, or, as my mother used to say, ” A little help is worth a deal of pity.” Wise woman my mother.
23 in OT (2021)
Notices
Return to normality
We are delighted to be returning to a semblance of normality, however it is important to ensure that we are not only safe but also feel safe. For many this will be a particularly stressful time, to that end certain precautions will be retained.
- We encourage the continued use of face coverings when church is particularly busy. Perhaps wearing a face covering to enter and leave and only removing it when you are seated would be a way of making every feel comfortable.
- Communal singing returns but on a limited basis, if you feel safer singing with a face covering on you are welcome to do so.
- In order to facilitate singing physical distancing measures between pews or rows of seats remains in place.
- Holy Communion will continue to be offered only in one kind.
- Refreshments will begin to be served again at S. Werburgh’s and Holy Trinity where there is adequate space, however, for the time being at S. Saviour’s it will be a case of bring your own!
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-THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday Year B – Weekday Lectionary Year 1 – Psalter Week 3
Monday 6th September – Feria (G)
for the courage to do right in the face of opposition
9.00am – Morning Prayer (SS)
10.00am – Mass (SS)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer (SS)
Tuesday 7th September – Feria (G)
for bishops
9.00am – Morning Prayer (HT)
10.00am – Mass (HT)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer (HT)
Wednesday 8th September – The Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary (W)
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 9th September – S. Peter Claver, Pr (W)
for freedom from prejudice
9.00am – Morning Prayer (SS)
9.20am – Holy Rosary (SS)
10.00am – Mass (SS)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer and Benediction (SS)
Friday 10th September – Feria (G)
for those involved in Christian formation
9.00am – Morning Prayer (HT)
11.20am – Holy Rosary (HT)
12noon – Mass (HT)
6.00pm – Evening Prayer (HT)
Saturday 11th September – Our Lady on Saturday (W)
for victims of domestic violence
9.00am – Morning Prayer
10.00am – Mass
6.00pm – Evening Prayer
Sunday 12th September – TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME (G)
Our Team, mission and outreach
9.30am – SAID DISTRICT MASS (SW)
10.30am – SAID DISTRICT MASS (HT)
11.30am – SAID DISTRICT MASS (SS)
Key:
(HT) = Holy Trinity, Hamil Road.
(SS) = S. Saviour, Ford Green Road.
(SW) = S. Werburgh, High Lane.
