TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY OF YEAR B
(Day of Prayer for Prisoners and their dependants)
14th October 2018
Dear Parishioner
Today's readings remind us that we do not possess anything in our life that we refuse to surrender to the Lord.
The first reading advises us to use the God-given virtue of prudence and to seek true wisdom in preference to vanishing
realities like riches or political and social influence.
The second reading warns us that we are accountable before God as to how we use our blessings and that the "living
and effective word of God" must be our guide in evaluating the use of our blessings.
In today's Gospel selection (Mark 10:17-30), we find three sections: Jesus reminded the rich man of the
commandments that deal with relationships with other people and challenged him to sell what he had and to give the
money to the poor. Jesus shocked his disciples with this challenge to the Jewish belief that material wealth and
prosperity were signs of God's blessings.
So let us accept the invitation to generous sharing. Let there be a desire to give in the heart of every Christian.
We all may have something in our lives that serves as a major obstacle to happiness and peace. Let us invite God into
our lives and into our efforts to face and remove that one obstacle to holiness.
Fr Sabu Pariyadan RCJ
SEND, O LORD: HOLY APOSTLES INTO YOUR CHURCH
Notices:
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GRAND DRAW Thanks to those who have taken tickets to sell for our biggest fundraiser of the year. We
would very much welcome any raffle prizes you are able to donate! Many thanks.
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MANY THANKS TO ANNETTE POST who raised £60 for church funds in her recent plant sale at New
Hall. Thanks to all who supported this.
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PILGRIMAGE TO ST JUDE'S FAVERSHAM 27 OCTOBER Places available! We would love to fill the coach
for this really enjoyable and interesting trip. We will be 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. Karin (01245 466167) is collecting money NOW and needs to have it in by 26 October
please. Many thanks.
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BEREAVEMENT MASS FRIDAY 2 NOVEMBER 7.30PM The Bereavement Group would like to invite all bereaved
members of our parish to this candlelit Mass - there will be an opportunity to light a candle in memory of a loved
one during the Mass. We will provide memory cards, on which you can write your personal intercessions, to hang on a
"memory tree" which will remain on the altar during the month of the Holy Souls. Refreshments will be
available after Mass to give us the opportunity to support each other in sharing our memories of loved ones.
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ST JOHN PAYNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING will take place on Wednesday 31st October from
5pm to 8pm.
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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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FOUNDATION GOVERNOR VACANCIES FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS across the Diocese. The Diocesan Education
department is seeking expressions of interest from committed Catholics to undertake this ministry. Please see more
details on the noticeboard in the church foyer or
click here to Email.
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COMPANY SPONSORSHIP FOR OUR YOUTH SERVICE? In 2019 the BCYS will take 35 young people to Costa Rica
and Panama for World Youth Day with Pope Francis, and 250 young people to Lourdes to serve the ill and elderly. Each
young person will have polo shirts and hoodies, and will be in lots of photos and videos - would you consider your
company name and logo on the front, back and/or sleeves of each shirt and hoodie, as well as on posters and our
website throughout the year? Corporate sponsorship will help young people in financial need to come to such events,
and support Youth Ministry across the Diocese. If you own a company, and can help, please click here
to Email or phone Fr Dominic on 01277373959. Thank you.
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PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES BY AIR for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception: 4 Nights, 4th - evening
of 8th December 2018. £545 p.p. (twin/double), £645 p.p. (single room) includes return flights, 4 nights
full board accom. at the Hotel Saint-Sauveur (inc. wine with meals), airport transfers from Ilford in UK & in
France, all Mass offerings and procession candles (i.e., no extra/hidden costs) and a led retreat with Fr Andrew
Headon. For a booking form / more information, please contact Siobhan at Parker Travel Ltd: 07932 634589; click here to Email
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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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REFUGEES ACROSS THE CHANNEL Carmen Blackett from Brentwood has recently returned from Calais and
reports how grateful the refugees are for the aid being sent, the prayers and the knowledge that they have not been
forgotten. They will need the following to survive the winter: sleeping bags, mats, cardigans, blankets, easy to open
food which can be eaten without heating, toiletries, fruit - to name but a few. Please contact Carmen on 01277
821886/07738 595534 and find out more at http://www.cathedral-brentwood.org/blog-2/refugees/
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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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VACANCIES AT NEW HALL SCHOOL including Librarian, part-time Health & Safety Co-ordinator, Casual
Swimming Coach and Lifeguard. For full details, please see www.newhallschool.co.uk/job-opportunities
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: Mgr Matthias Kearney, Mgr Michael McKenna
Monday: Canon Roderick Grant, Denise Murray
Tuesday: Mgr Canon Christopher Creede
Thursday: Mary Kate Coyne, Theresa Low
Saturday: Fr Bernard Clay
Next Sunday - TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY OF YEAR B
First Reading: Isaiah 53:10-11
If he offers his life in atonement, he shall see his heirs, he shall have a long life.
Second Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16
Let us be confident in approaching the throne of grace.
Gospel: Mark 10:35-45
The Son of Man came to give his life as a ransom for many.
