Parish News for the 26th Week in Ordinary Time
This Sunday is the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the Gospel reading, Jesus tells us of the torments of the rich man, and the reward of the poor man Lazarus. Let us prepare for eternal life by following the law of love.
Click here to look up the scripture readings.
Music on Sunday
This Sunday the choir will sing the Communion Service in C and F by Charles Villiers Stanford and O sacrum convivium by Olivier Messiaen.
Choral Evensong for Michaelmas
On Sunday afternoon at 5pm do come along to Choral Evensong for S Michael and All Angels with glorious music by Herbert Howells and Richard Dering.
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.
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. Please see Fr Oliver for the reading material.
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.
Harvest Supper
On 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.
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 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
Monday 29th September
Ss Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
No Mass
Fr Oliver’s day off
Tuesday 30th September
S Jerome
Requiem Mass 6pm followed by drinks
Wednesday 1st October
S Thérèse of the Child Jesus
Mass 10am followed by coffee
Thursday 2nd October
Holy Guardian Angels
Mass 12pm followed by lunch
Friday 3rd October
Feria
No Mass
Fr James’ day off
Saturday 4th October
S Francis of Assisi
Mass 10am followed by coffee and discussion group
Sunday 5th October
XXVII per annum
Breakfast Church 9am with coffee and pastries
Solemn Mass 10am followed by coffee