Parish News for the 27th Week in Ordinary Time
This Sunday is the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the Gospel reading, the apostles ask Jesus to increase their faith. Rejoicing in his promises, let us join our prayer with theirs: ‘Lord, increase our faith!’
Click here to look up the scripture readings.
Music on Sunday
This Sunday the choir will sing the Missa brevis in D by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Cibavit eos by William Byrd.
Fr James on Retreat
Fr James will be away on retreat for a few days from Friday 3rd October. Fr William Davage is kindly covering the Masses in his absence.
Thursday Healing Mass
The monthly Healing Mass will be celebrated next Thursday 9 October at noon. Experience the healing love of God through the ancient rites of Anointing with Holy Oil and Laying on of Hands with Prayer. After Mass, we gather for a light lunch and a glass of wine for a suggested donation of £2.50. All welcome!
On the Way to Sunday
Every Saturday after the 10am Mass, we gather for coffee and a weekly discussion looking at aspects of the Sunday readings in more depth. This month we will be looking at 2 Timothy. Come and see – all welcome.
Blessing of Animals
Blessing of animals will take place next Saturday 11th October at 2pm, followed by tea and cake. All well behaved pets and their owners welcome.
Harvest Supper
Next Saturday 11th October from 6pm we will enjoy homemade pizzas and drinks with entertainment from Gospel Oak Community Choir. All welcome and all free! Invite your neighbours!
Confirmation
Bishop Peter Wheatley will celebrate Mass and preach for us on Sunday 19th October. If you would like to be Confirmed at this Mass and receive Holy Communion for the first time, please speak to Fr James.
Breakfast Church
Breakfast Church is held every Sunday at 9am. This is a 30-minute service for young families, with coffee and pastries for the grown-ups. Spread the word!
Confessions
Fr James is available to hear your confession before any of the weekday masses. Please speak to him for more details.
MASS TIMES
Sunday 5th October
XXVII per annum
Breakfast Church 9am with coffee and pastries
Solemn Mass 10am followed by coffee
Monday 6th October
S Bruno
No Mass
Fr Oliver’s day off
Tuesday 7th October
Our Lady of the Rosary
Mass 6pm followed by drinks
Wednesday 8th October
Feria
Mass 10am followed by coffee
Thursday 9th October
S John Henry Newman
Healing Mass 12pm followed by lunch
Friday 10th October
Ss Denis and Companions
No Mass
Fr James’ day off
Saturday 11th October
S John XXIII
Mass 10am followed by coffee and discussion group
Sunday 12th October
XXVIII per annum
Breakfast Church 9am with coffee and pastries
Solemn Mass 10am followed by coffee