FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT (C)
7th April 2019
Dear Parishioner,
Today's readings challenge us to show the god's mercy to the sinners around us and to live as forgiven people,
actively seeking reconciliation with God and with one another.
The first reading explains how a merciful God forgives the sins of His chosen people and leads them back from the
Babylonian exile.
In the second reading, Paul presents himself as a forgiven sinner who has been completely transformed by his Faith in
Christ Jesus. His life is an example of the Gospel exhortation, "Sin no more."
The sinful woman's story of sin committed, and sin forgiven in today's Gospel, shows the inexhaustible mercy
and compassion Jesus gives to repentant sinners. He grants justice to the accusers and mercy to the sinful woman. In
our own lives, we bear witness to the Justice of God by confessing our sinfulness and resolving to avoid sin, and we
bear witness to God's Mercy by accepting the forgiveness of our sins and promising to forgive those who have
offended us.
So let us become the forgiving people, ready for reconciliation and remember that we have no right to judge others as
we often commit the very faults we condemn.
SEND, O LORD: HOLY APOSTLES INTO YOUR CHURCH
Fr Sabu Pariyadan RCJ
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HOLY WEEK SERVICES
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PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD (C): 14th April 2019
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St Augustine
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9.00am
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New Hall
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10.45am
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St Augustine
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4.00pm
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Eucharistic Adoration
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MONDAY: 15th April
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St Augustine
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9.30am
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Mass
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TUESDAY: 16th April
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St Augustine
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10.30am
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Mass
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WEDNESDAY: 17th April
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Brentwood Cathedral
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7.00pm
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Chrism Mass
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MAUNDY THURSDAY: 18th April
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St Augustine
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8.00pm
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Service and watching before the Blessed Sacrament until midnight
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GOOD FRIDAY (a day of fasting and abstinence): 19th April
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St Augustine
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9.00am
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Tenebrae
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St Augustine
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11.00am
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Children's Stations of the Cross
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St Augustine
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3.00pm
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Solemn Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord
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HOLY SATURDAY: 20th April
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St Augustine
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9.00am
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Tenebrae
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St Augustine
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8.00pm
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Liturgy of the Paschal Vigil
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EASTER SUNDAY: 21st April 2019
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St Augustine
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9.00am
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New Hall
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10.45am
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Notices:
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LENT - DIARY DATES OF OCCASIONS FOR FAITH DEVELOPMENT
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Eucharistic Adoration - every Sunday during Lent at 4pm in St Augustine's.
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Stations of the Cross - every Friday during Lent at 7.30pm in St Augustine's.
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Children's Stations of the Cross - 19th April 11am in St Augustine's.
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Lent Reconciliation Service - Wednesday April 10th 7.30pm at OLI
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SHAPING OUR FUTURE See the latest developments and initiatives inspired by the Vision Document on
this month's bulletin by visiting our website or at the link below: https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/development/stewards-of-the-gospel/current-e-bulletin/.
Hard copies available at the back of church.
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RECONCILIATION SERVICE AT OUR LADY IMMACULATE CHURCH on Wednesday April 10th at 7.30 pm. It is for
all the churches in Chelmsford.
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WORK DAY AT ST. AUGUSTINE'S Saturday 13th April, 10am to 12noon. Please come along and help with
gardening, cleaning of windows. Many hands make light work.
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HOLY SATURDAY REFLECTION AT BLESSSED SACRAMENT 20th April - 11.30am at Blessed Sacrament Church - a
reflection in music & words on the themes of Holy Saturday - the forgotten day - disappointment & hope. All
welcome.
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COLCHESTER LENT TALK 6 FRIDAY 12: Father John Victor Drabeesan will give our final Lent Talk on
'The Love of God & Love of Man' in the Church Crypt of St James the Less & St Helen, CO1
2QB. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE.
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BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY has several charity places for The Vitality London 10K run
on Monday 27th May 2019. This May bank holiday event has a lovely atmosphere and takes in many of London's iconic
landmarks, finishing in front of Buckingham Palace with all the event facilities, food and entertainment close by in
Green Park. For each place, we ask for a pledge to raise a minimum sponsorship of £100 before Gift Aid. More
info from Julie click here to Email or
07912 277413.
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HEALING MASS CANVEY ISLAND There will be a healing Mass of the resurrection, otherwise known as a
family tree healing, on Tuesday 16th April, starting at 7.00pm with rosary. Full schedule: 7.00pm Rosary, with
preliminary prayers for family tree healing, 7.30pm Mass, 8.15pm family tree prayers after Mass with Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament, chaplet and prayers for healing. Those who wish to do so are invited to sketch out their family
lines on paper and place this on the altar, otherwise just come and submit them in your hearts. Our Lady of Canvey
Church, 224 Long Road, Canvey Island SS8 0JS. All are welcome.
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A DAY OF RENEWAL THEMED 'THE LOVE OF JESUS' organised by the Diocesan Catholic Charismatic
Renewal Service Team on Sat 18th May at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 116 Melbourne Avenue 10am-4pm, finishing with Mass
at 3pm. Speaker: Charles Whitehead. Coffee and tea provided but please bring a packed lunch.
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DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM - 25th MAY 2019: Join Bishop Alan and other parishes around the
Diocese of Brentwood in Walsingham as we honour Our Lady of Walsingham. We will celebrate Mass at the Basilica before
walking the Holy Mile to the grounds of Walsingham Abbey to celebrate Vespers and Benediction on the site of the Holy
House. If you would like to come please contact Fr Sabu.
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NEW HALL VACANCIES including Alumni Officer, closing date 05.04.19. 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: Monica Burgess
Years Mind:
Sunday: Deacon Geoffrey Piper
Tuesday: Fr Thomas Adkins
Thursday: Fr Anthony Lawson
Friday: Fr Patrick Donohoe
Sunday: Fr Owen Fitzgerald, Fr John Mahoney
Next Sunday - PALM SUNDAY (C)
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7
I did not cover my face against insult - I know I shall not be shamed.
Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11
He humbled himself, but God raised him high.
Gospel: Luke 22:14-23:56
The passion of our Lord Jesus Christ.
