TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY OF YEAR B
7th October 2018
Dear Parishioner
Today's Scripture readings are about the bond of love that marriage creates between a man and a woman, a bond that
God intends to be permanent.
The first reading, taken from Genesis explains God's original plan concerning sex and marriage. It teaches us that
God made man and woman for each other. Hence, in marriage they are no longer two but one, united by an unbreakable
bond.
The second reading, taken from the Letter to the Hebrews, reminds us that Jesus became one of us, bone of our bone and
flesh of our flesh. As one of us, Jesus "tasted death for everyone". He was not only the Sacrifice, but also
the High Priest. We are now his brothers and sisters, bonded with him, and through him bonded with God. Thus, Christ
became the brother and Saviour of all.
Today's Gospel gives Christ's explicit teaching on marriage and divorce, the Divine origin of marriage, the
sacredness of family life and the indissolubility of marriage. These are difficult messages to preach in a society that
embraces co-habitation and ignores both the escalating divorce statistics and the dangerous consequences of divorce.
The Gospel teaches that family life is sacred, that husband and wife are partners with equal rights and that the
destruction of the family by divorce will result in the destruction of society.
Life requires many mutual adjustments; much generosity and great good will to forgive and to ask for forgiveness;
sincere cooperation in training children and raising them as practising Catholic Christians; and daily strength from
God obtained through personal and family prayers and punctual participation in the parish liturgy.
Fr Sabu Pariyadan RCJ
SEND, O LORD: HOLY APOSTLES INTO YOUR CHURCH
Notices:
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ROSARY UNDER THE CROSS IN THE BRITISH ISLES for faith, life and peace, This coming Sunday 7th
October, you are invited to attend St. Augustine's to pray the Rosary at 3pm. We will gather in the silence of
Mary and kneel under the Cross - and with Mary embrace the Cross of Christ in our times and plead for God's
Mercy. God's Mercy will again flow when we repent. Repent and believe in the Gospel.
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MASS INTENTIONS What does it mean to have a Mass "offered" for someone? An individual may
ask for a Mass to be said for several reasons; for example, in thanksgiving, for the intentions of another person,
for a special occasion or for the repose of the soul of someone who has died. The special fruits of the Mass benefit
the priest who acts in the person of Christ in offering the Mass and to the people who are in attendance. You may ask
Fr. Sabu to offer a Mass for a special intention. A stipend is given which thereby in justice creates an obligation
which must be satisfied. The guide amount for a Mass stipend is £5-£10 or as much as you wish to donate.
Deacon Kevin.
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GRAND DRAW TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM SUNDAY 30 SEPT Please try to sell as many as possible for our
biggest fundraiser of the year. Thank you.
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PILGRIMAGE TO ST JUDE'S FAVERSHAM 27 OCTOBER leaving St Augustine's at 8.30am sharp,
stopping at Medway services before arriving in Faversham. With Mass at 12noon, there will be ample time to look at
the shrine and visit the gift shop beforehand. We will head to Canterbury for lunch and free time prior to departure
at 5.30pm. Cost £15.00 per person. I shall start collecting money from Sun 7 October. Karin Seeman.
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CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR Work has started on restoring the church but there will be no Vigil mass here
until further notice.
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AUTUMN SPIRITUALITY TALKS Cathedral House, Ingrave Road, Brentwood CM15 8AT. 10.30am-12.00noon
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Saturday 20th October 2018 - Title: "Sacraments of Mercy: the gracious presence of
Christ." Speaker: Fr Martin Boland.
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Saturday 17th November 2018 - Title: "Life and healing: Spirituality of the
Sacraments." Speaker: Mgr David Manson.
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Saturday 1st December 2018 - Title: "Advent Spirituality." Speaker: Bishop Alan
Williams, sm.
For further info: click here to Email,
tel. 01277 265285
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GOVERNOR TRAINING: Saturday 13th October 2018 at Cathedral House, Ingrave Road, Brentwood CM15 8AT -
10.30AM-12.00noon. Topic: "Effective Chairing." Speaker: Mrs Maureen Smith, Governing Body Support Manager,
Havering. For further info: click here to Email,
tel. 01277 265285
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BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY - Children and families are now able to access direct
therapeutic support in one of our clinics. Sessions take place after school or at an evening clinic at our
counselling suites in Rayleigh. Our highly experienced counsellors provide support directly to the whole family or to
children and adolescents on a 1:1 basis. If you are concerned that your child may need someone to talk to, please
contact Catherine click here to Email.
There is a sessional charge, so please enquire.
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SOLIDARITY ACROSS THE CHANNEL / CALAIS LIGHT Ever felt you'd like to help the destitute migrants
in Calais but not known where to start? We run regular weekend car convoys from Brentwood Cathedral to chop veg &
sort Refugee donations at the amazing Help Refugees UK Warehouse in Calais. We feel strongly that part of our
Christian mission is to support them one way or another. Please think about this & volunteer with us or donate at
our Facebook page 'Calais Light', or www.calaislight.com or www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/calaislight or www.dioceseofbrentwood.net. Next Trip 30th November-2nd December.
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IN SUPPORT OF SOUTH AFRICA Come and see an audio/visual presentation given by Raymond Perrier about
the community work that Chelmsford Catholics are funding in Durban. Tues 16 Oct. 2pm at OLI hall and 7.30pm at Holy
Name hall. All welcome.
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PROJECT TO SETTLE A REFUGEE FAMILY IN Open meeting in the Parish Hall at Our Lady Immaculate on Wed
October 10 at 8pm to gather a group of supporters, volunteers and contacts who can help us to make progress with the
project. Contact Chris Thompson click here to
Email.
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ST PETER'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL BILLERICAY seeks cleaning operative available to work Monday
to Friday between 3.30 and 5.30pm or 4 to 6pm @ £7.95 per hour. Training will be provided if needed. Please
contact Joanne Daniels on 07912 732632 or click here to Email
Please remember to pray for:
Daily for the sick clergy of our Diocese
The sick and housebound
Those who have recently died
Years Mind:
Sunday: Fr Harold Cahill
Monday: Fr Alfred Clements
Tuesday: Mike Post, Pope Pius XII
Friday: Fr John Dempsey, Fr Patrick Malin
Sunday: Mgr Matthias Kearney, Mgr Michael McKenna
Next Sunday - TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY OF YEAR B
First Reading: Wisdom 7:7-11
Compared with wisdom, I held riches as nothing.
Second Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13
The word of God can judge secret emotions and thoughts.
Gospel: Mark 10:17-30
Go and sell everything you own and follow me.
