Parish News for the 25th Week in Ordinary Time
This Sunday is the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the Gospel reading, Jesus warns us that we cannot serve two masters. Let us re-commit ourselves to wholeheartedly serving him. This Sunday we will celebrate the baptism of Adriel and Nailah – please pray for them, their parents and godparents.
Click here to look up the scripture readings.
Music on Sunday
This Sunday the choir will sing the Messa a 4 voci da cappella by Claudio Monteverdi and Ave verum corpus by William Byrd.
Jazz Evening with Rob Barron
On Sunday evening, we will enjoy a jazz evening with London-based jazz pianist, arranger and composer Rob Barron and his trio. The Rob Barron Trio was formed in 2012, and regularly performs in top London and New York venues. Rob’s album From This Moment On was released in 2020. BBC Music Magazine gave it a 5-star review saying, ‘This is classic piano trio jazz at its very best.’ The bar opens at 6pm and entry is £5. All welcome!
Our Lady of Walsingham Festival Mass
Next Wednesday 24th September at 7pm, a Festival Mass for Our Lady of Walsingham will be celebrated at S Andrew Holborn. The preacher will be the Rev’d Dr Harri Williams.
On the Way to Sunday
Every Saturday after the 10am Mass, we gather for coffee and a weekly discussion on a reading or theme for the coming Sunday. Next Saturday 27th September we will discuss, Who are the Angels? Please see Fr Oliver for the reading material in advance.
Funeral Mass: Brian Wilden
Brian Wilden’s funeral Mass will be next Saturday 27th September at 3pm. All welcome.
Choral Evensong for Michaelmas
Next Sunday 28th September at 5pm do come along to Choral Evensong for S Michael and All the Angels with music by William Smith and Herbert Howells, followed by cake and wine.
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.
Blessing of Animals
Blessing of Animals will take place on Saturday 11th October at 2pm, followed by tea and cake. All well-behaved pets and their owners welcome. Please note the change of date and time: this service was previously scheduled for Sunday 12th October.
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.
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 21st September
XXV per annum
Breakfast Church 9am with coffee and pastries
Solemn Mass 10am followed by coffee
Monday 22nd September
Feria
No Mass
Fr Oliver’s day off
Tuesday 23rd September
S Pius of Pietrelcina
Mass 6pm followed by drinks
Wednesday 24th September
Our Lady of Walsingham
Mass 10am followed by coffee
Thursday 25th September
Feria
Mass 12pm followed by lunch
Friday 26th September
Ss Cosmas and Damian
No Mass
Fr James’ day off
Saturday 27th September
S Vincent de Paul
Mass 10am followed by coffee and discussion group
Funeral Mass for Brian Wilden 3pm
Sunday 28th September
XXVI per annum
Breakfast Church 9am with coffee and pastries
Solemn Mass 10am followed by coffee
Choral Evensong for Michaelmas 5pm followed by cake and wine