TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY OF YEAR C
29th September 2019
Dear Parishioner,
The readings for this Sunday remind us of our duty towards the poor and the less fortunate members of the society
wherein we live.
In the first reading prophet Amos reminds Israelites that God will judge the complacency of the people and their
leaders. Riches make people forget their duty to the poor and live in luxury. God will not forgive this.
In the second reading St. Paul reminds Timothy to pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness
and to compete well for the faith. Paul exhorts Timothy to stay faithful to God in all things.
A major theme in the Gospel of Luke is the importance of the care of the poor in the life of discipleship. In the
parable found in today's Gospel, Jesus contrasts the life of a rich man and the poor man. Jesus observed that the
actions of some Pharisees betrayed misplaced priorities: they spoke one way, but acted in another. The story of the
rich man and Lazarus demonstrates the importance of the care of the poor and is a reminder, to those who would follow
Jesus, of the unimportance of wealth in the eyes of God.
The very practical expression of today's gospel can be on the family fast day (October 4) where we remain in
solidarity with the poor and share our fortunes with them. Let us be generous to the needy.
SEND, O LORD: HOLY APOSTLES INTO YOUR CHURCH
Fr Sabu Pariyadan RCJ
Notices:
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Family Fast Day Friday 4 October No one should be beyond reach of the love and support they need to
thrive. This Fast Day, CAFOD, invites us to fast, pray and give, so we can extend the hand of friendship to the
world's poorest people. On Family Fast Day, CAFOD invites us to eat a simple meal for lunch or dinner and give
the money we save to help children. Please collect a Fast Day envelope from church and give generously.
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Parish Cream Tea Sunday 20 October 3.30-5pm, St Augustine's All welcome! £5 per adult,
£2.50 per child. Home-made scones, cakes and cup cakes with dairy free, gluten-free and vegan options! Tickets
on sale after Sunday Mass until Sunday 13 October. Thank you. The Social Committee.
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Shaping Our Future See this month's bulletin detailing the latest developments and initiatives
inspired by the Vision Document on the website or at 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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Vocations Evening The next 'Enquirers' Evening is on Tuesday 1st October at St Edmund of
Canterbury Church in Loughton. For further information please contact Fr Mark Swires - click here to
Email
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From Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre Sunday 6th October film on Climate Change 'An Inconvenient
Truth' from 2pm at our Colchester house, 72, Howe Close, Colchester, CO4 3XD. Followed by tea & Evening
Prayer - finishing around 4.45pm. 01245604108 click here to
Email
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Knights of St. Columba Centenary events this week!
Annual Lecture "Faith and Action": St. Augustine's on Wed 2 October 8.15pm
Songs of Praise Fri 4 October 7.30pm, Our Lady Immaculate Church.
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St John Payne Open Evening - Headteacher, Mr T Coen invites parents and carers with children nearing
secondary school age to visit www.sjp.essex.sch.uk and
attend the Open Evening on Thursday 3rd October from 5.30-8pm. The evening always provides a wonderful showcase of
all that the school has to offer.
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Brentwood Catholic Children's Society Christmas Craft and Gift Fair Sunday 3 November 10.30-4pm
Mill Hall, Rayleigh. Admission £1.50 (children under 14 free). Stalls are £27 to sell your crafts or
Christmas goodies. Contact click
here to Email
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BCYS Youth Gather, Mersea Island, 26th-27th October 2019 (half term weekend). for anyone in school
year 9-13, with a mix of inspiring speakers, reflection and prayer, and outward bound activities like zip wires, high
ropes and climbing walls. The cost of £50 includes coach from Chelmsford, as well as all meals and activities.
Details and online booking at https://bcys.net/events/youth-gather-2019/
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Cardinal John Henry Newman will be declared a Saint in October; for young people who want to
discover more, the October Youth Mass will be devoted to Cardinal Newman, with his inspiring quotes
and timeless hymns; Wed 2nd October, 8pm, Brentwood Cathedral. All welcome. Full details at www.bcys.net/events
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Diocesan Mass for Altar Servers at Brentwood Cathedral at Brentwood Cathedral on Saturday
9th November at 2.30pm (please arrive by 2pm for vesting). Celebrant - Rt. Rev. Bishop Alan Williams S.M. If
Clergy would like to attend please bring white Diocesan vestment. Altar Servers and Clergy wishing to attend, please
advise John McCormack click here to Email by
the 25th October.
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SVP Annual Quiz: fundraising for our twinned conferences in The Sudan, Saturday 12 October, with
fish and chip supper. 7.15pm for a prompt 7.30pm start, please bring your own drinks and nibbles. Tickets £10
(includes fish and chips) on sale after Masses in the weeks leading up to the quiz.
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Bishop Alan Williams to open 'The Year of God Who Speaks', as promoted by the Bishops of
England and Wales, with a Study Day On The Book Of Genesis Saturday 12 October at 10.30am - 3pm at the Catholic
Church of Christ the Eternal High Priest, Brentwood Road, Gidea Park RM2 6DH. This will be followed by the launch of
the renewed evangelisation website www.whatgoodnews.org.
The main part of the day will be dedicated to two talks by Fr Adrian Graffy entitled 'Beginning with
Genesis', providing a fresh reading of the opening chapters of the Book of Genesis. Admission free, but please
book at 01708 449914 or click here
to Email. Copies of the newly-published 'Revised New Jerusalem Bible' will be on sale at the discounted
price of £30 (RRP £39.99). Refreshments available but please bring lunch. Ample free parking at the
church, which is 3 minutes' walk from Gidea Park station.
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Diocesan Buildings Development Officer to provide support and advice to schools on building
development and management. Salary: £45-£60,000, 35 hours pw. Click
here to Email for further info. Closing date Fri 11th October. Interviews expected to be
Friday 18th October.
First Holy Communion 2019-2020*
The parents and children involved in this programme please note the dates in your diary.
October 2, 2019: Beginning of the programme with parent's meeting. (to begin with mass at 7:30 and
followed by the meeting).
October 5, 2019: First children's meeting at 10 am at St. Augustine's church.
May 17, 2020: First holy communion at St. Augustine's.
* 100% attendance is a requirement for the programme.
Please remember to pray for:
Daily for the sick clergy of our Diocese
The sick and housebound
Those who have recently died: Yvonne Abou-Nader
Years Mind:
Monday: Fr Bernard Wakeling
Thursday: Fr Michael Hopkins
Saturday: Fr Henry Healy, Fr David Logue
Sunday: Fr Harold Cahill
Next Sunday: TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY OF YEAR C
First Reading: Habb 1:2-3,2:2-4
The upright man will live by his faithfulness.
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:6-8,13-14
Never be ashamed of witnessing the Lord.
Gospel: Luke 17:5-10
If only you had faith!
