TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY OF YEAR A
(World Mission Day)
21st/22nd October 2017
Dear Parishioners,
We are on the 29th Sunday of the year in ordinary time. Today is also commemorated as World Mission Sunday. Today we
are reminded by Christ to give everyone his due. What belongs to Caesar to be given to him and what belongs to God must
be given to God. Thus reminding us to balance our life in fulfilling our duties on this earth, at the same time we must
strive to fulfil our obligations to our heavenly father.
In the first reading, Isaiah the prophet foretells how, indirectly, the policies of the great Persian Emperor Cyrus
will help God's saving plan for His chosen people.
In the second reading, Paul praises his converts in Thessalonica for their fidelity to God and to Christ His Son,
"our Lord Jesus Christ," and for their practice of the theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity with
the help of the Holy Spirit.
In the Gospel, Jesus escapes from the trap in the question, "Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or
not?" by stating, "Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God." With this
answer, Jesus reminds his questioners that if they are so concerned and careful about paying taxes to the state, they
should be much more concerned and careful about their service to God and their obligations to Him as their Creator and
Lord. We fulfil our duties to our country by loyally obeying the just laws of the State and working for the welfare of
all citizens. We become Heavenly citizens by obeying God's laws.
So let us strive hard to fulfil our duties to the country, to our god and above all to our fellow human beings, most
especially to the least privileged and deserving people, but unknown to us.
"SEND O LORD: HOLY APOSTLES INTO YOUR CHURCH"
Fr Sabu Pariyadan RCJ
Notices:
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MARIAN MASS SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER Since the month of October is dedicated to Marian devotion, we are
planning to have a fitting conclusion to the Marian month. On Saturday 28 October at 9.30am at St Augustine's, we
will celebrate a Marian Mass followed by a session of reflection on Marian devotion by Fr Sabu. The celebration will
be concluded by solemn Rosary. Tea & coffee will follow. Expecting your whole hearted participation. Fr Sabu.
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THE PARISH DINNER will take place on Friday, 8th December at Saint Augustine's 7 for 7.30 pm. It
will be a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings and a vegetarian option. Cost will be approx. £23
per head. Please bring your own drink. Full menu details will be available on Sunday l9th November. Please put this
date in your diaries NOW! The Social Group.
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PARISH BEREAVEMENT GROUP will be holding a Requiem Mass on Friday 3 November at 7.30pm at St
Augustine's. This is a time, in the month of the Holy Souls, to remember deceased friends and families. There
will be an opportunity to light a candle in their memory, and to hang a card, with each of their names on, on the
"memory tree" which will remain on the altar for the month of November. You are welcome to stay for light
refreshments and a chance to meet the group. The Bereavement Group formed last year and would ask for your support
and prayers.
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CHRISTMAS GRAND DRAW Many thanks to all parishioners who have taken draw tickets. If you have not
received them yet, please see me after Mass and I will give you some. We are looking for Prizes for the Draw. If you
can help it would be much appreciated. This is our main Fundraising event of the year. God bless you all, Cath Lyons,
Promoter.
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'CELEBRATING THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN OUR LIVES', Brentwood Cathedral, 4th November
2017, 10.30 to 4.30, Speakers: Bishop Alan Williams SM, Bishop of Brentwood, Bishop Thomas McMahon, Bishop Emeritus
of Brentwood, Michelle Moran, President of ICCRS. Everyone welcome.
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NEWS FROM THE DEANERY: DANBURY PARISH Please be aware that the last Sunday evening 5.30pm Mass at
Holy Trinity, South Woodham Ferrers will be celebrated on 29th October. There will no longer be a 5.30pm Mass at Holy
Trinity after that date.
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WALSINGHAM HOUSE CANVEY ISLAND - "Goodbye, and thanks for the memories!" On Saturday 9th December,
12noon - 4pm, you are very welcome to pop in to Walsingham House, Lionel Road, Canvey Island SS8 9DE for a
final look around. There will be Adoration in the chapel, an exhibition of Walsingham House history from Chingford
and Canvey Island in the Ark, and refreshments in the dining room. Everyone is welcome, and feel free to arrive and
leave at any time throughout the afternoon. During the rest of December we are packing and preparing for the move to
Abbotswick - donations are still very welcome for the appeal, www.bcys.net/abbotswick or call 01277 373959 to speak with Fr Dominic.
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ARE YOU CALLED TO HOSPITAL MINISTRY? The Chaplaincy Team at Broomfield Hospital has training
opportunities for volunteers in Sunday Eucharistic Ministry and Ward Chaplaincy. Please contact the team on
01245515244 or click
here to Email for more info.
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ABBOTSWICK - MASS FOR THE HOLY SOULS. In particular remembrance of those whose ashes are interred at
Abbotswick, Mass will be offered at 2.30pm on Sunday 19th November, and you are welcome to arrive from lpm.
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LONDON MARATHON 2018 BCCS has a number of Gold Bond Charity places for the Virgin Money London
Marathon, Sun 22 April. Closing date: Friday 17 Nov. More info from Libby Philips at 01268 784544/click here to Email.
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CANONESSES OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE: Annual Mass for the Dead at New Hall Chapel Saturday 4th Nov, 2pm.
We are celebrating the Annual Mass for our deceased relatives and friends in particular those buried in our Cemetery.
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PRIESTS AND PEOPLE REVUE WITH COMPERE DES KELLY St John Payne School, Friday 3 Nov 7.30pm. Tickets:
£5 per Adult, £1 per child. Please book by clicking here to Email. All proceeds to
fund the training of priests in our diocese.
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FROM THE GOOD COUNSEL NETWORK 8.7 Million abortions have taken place since the abortion act was
passed in 1967. On Friday 27th October, the 50th anniversary of the passing of the Abortion Act, please join the Good
Counsel Network in praying and fasting for the end of abortion. Please also consider coming to an allnight vigil of
prayer from 7pm Friday 27th October through until 7am Saturday 28th October, at St. James' Catholic Church,
George Street, London, WIU 3QY. For further information please see our website: www.goodcounselnetwork.com
Please remember to pray for:
The sick and housebound
Those who have recently died
Years Mind:
Sunday: Fr William O'Neill
Wednesday: Mgr Daniel Shanahan
Friday: Derek McElligott
Saturday: James Coyne
Sunday: Fr George Steadman, Fr Stephen Wyatt, Fr William Loveland
Next Sunday - THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF YEAR A
First Reading: Exodus 22:20-26
If you are harsh with the widow, the orphan, my anger will flare against you.
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10
You broke with idolatry and became servants of God; you are waiting for his Son.
Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40
You must love the Lord your God and your neighbour as yourself.
