CHRIST THE KING (A)
25th/26th November 2017
(Youth Day)


Dear Parishioners,

Today we celebrate the feast of Christ the King. When we think of a king we think of someone who is very remote from his people and who lords it over them. But Christ is not like that. He lives among us and came not to rule but to serve. The best way to show our loyalty to him is by serving one another.

'The Lord is my shepherd' is the most quoted and well known of all the psalms and it gives the theme in today's readings. In the reading from Ezekiel the Lord takes the title upon himself - the shepherd who watches over the sheep and cares for them - especially the weak.

As we come to the end of the Church's year we give thanks for the blessings we have received both within the parish and our homes.

I ask you to pray for Rev. David Thomas Pearce who will be ordained to the Sacred Priesthood by Bishop Alan on Saturday 2nd December. By the Blessed Sacrament at St. Augustine's we light a candle daily for vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate and Religious life.

Father PG leaves us on the 2nd December. We thank him most sincerely in supplying for Fr. Sabu and above all his sense of humour. We wish him a safe journey home and look forward to welcoming him back again.

The Lord is my Shepherd

God bless,

Deacon Kevin

A Daily Prayer for November 'May He support us all the day long, till the shades lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in His mercy may He gives us a safe lodging, and a holy rest and peace at the last.'


Notices:

Please remember to pray for:

Daily for the sick clergy of our Diocese

The sick and housebound

Those who have recently died: Pam De Keyser

Years Mind:
Sunday Fr Anthony Robson
Monday: Fr John Aydon
Tuesday: Fr Patrick Bennett
Wednesday: Fr Francis Branney
Friday: Fr Bartholomew (Bart) Lynch
Saturday: Fr James (Pat) Hannon


Next Sunday - FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (B)

First Reading: Isaiah 63:16-17; 64:3-8
Oh, that you would tear the heavens open and come down.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
We are waiting for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.

Gospel: Mark 13:33-37
Stay awake, because you do not know when the master of the house is coming.