TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY OF YEAR C
(Day of Prayer for Prisoners and their dependants)
13th October 2019
Dear Parishioner,
Today the readings are about Faith and its companion Patience. Sometimes God might test us by asking us to step out
of our comfort zone and do something to prove our faith.
In the First Reading, Naaman, a Syrian man of importance, journeys to Israel to be healed by the Prophet Elisha. He
has a weak faith. His pride gets in the way of his healing. Only the persuasion of a servant gets Naaman to change
his mind and perform the simple task that leads to the healing.
The Second Reading is a continuation of the readings for last Sunday where Paul is encouraging Timothy to be
patient and to trust in the Lord Jesus to make things right.
The Gospel has a good example of our theme of "putting our faith into action". Here we have ten men
coming to Jesus and asking for healing from leprosy. Jesus instructs them to do what was prescribed by Moses;
that is to "show yourself to the priests" of the temple. Some of these ten men probably wandered off
because they didn't believe Jesus. Some may have done what they were told and then rejoiced; but only one
came back to thank God in Jesus for his healing. Jesus assures him that "His faith has saved him".
The act of returning to give Thanks showed that his faith was in action.
It is not always the act itself that God wants, but our willingness to fulfil what is being asked of us. So
let us put away our pride and trust in God to put our faith into action.
SEND, O LORD: HOLY APOSTLES INTO YOUR CHURCH
Fr Sabu Pariyadan RCJ
Notices:
- Grand Christmas Draw You will have received your Raffle Tickets a few weeks ago. I hope you have
been able to sell them. There are still some available if you need more. Please return as soon as possible. We also
need some Prizes for the draw. This is our main fund raising event of the year. Thank you all for your continued support.
- 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.
- SVP Thank you to the KSC for arranging for Helen O'Shea (national SVP President) to come and give us
an inspiring talk about the SVP last week. If you would like to find out more or are considering getting involved in our work,
why not come along to our local SVP meeting at 8pm on Mon 14 October (and fortnightly thereafter).
- St John Payne 6th Form Open evening Wednesday 16th October 5pm-7.30pm.
- Mass of Remembrance and Commemoration of loved ones, Sunday 10 November, 2.30pm, Walsingham House. If you
are the friend or family member of someone who is remembered at Abbotswick, you are very welcome to this Mass, where the names
of all those commemorated there will be read out, and a candle lit for each of them. More info from 01277 373959 or
click here to Email.
- The Revised New Jerusalem Bible, a full revision of the Jerusalem and New Jerusalem Bibles, was launched
by Darton, Longman and Todd in July. As we begin the Year of the Word it offers a fresh translation in modern English and in
keeping with the latest scholarship. Copies can be obtained at a reduced price (£30 instead of RRP £39.99) on 01708
449914, or click here to Email.
- London Marathon 2020 Brentwood Catholic Children's Society has a number of Gold Bond Charity places
for runners in the London Marathon taking place on Sunday 26th April 2020. Please contact Libby Phillips for further details
on 01268 784544 / click here to Email. Closing date for completed applications
Friday 15 Nov (there is a minimum sponsorship requirement of £1600, excluding Gift Aid). If you have been lucky enough
to secure your own running place through the ballot, we would invite you to join us and run for Brentwood Catholic Children's
Society.
- Diocesan Mass for Altar Servers at Brentwood Cathedral at Brentwood Cathedral on Saturday 9th
November at 2pm. Altar Servers and Clergy wishing to attend, please advise John McCormack
click here to Email by the 25th October.
- The Canonisation of Blessed (Cardinal) John Henry Newman takes place in Rome on Sunday 13 October.
Father Stewart Foster (Diocesan Archivist & Historian) will give a lecture entitled 'St John Henry Newman: His
Life and Times' on Thur 17 October at 7.30pm in the Conference Centre, Cathedral House. All welcome.
- Catholic Voices Evangelisation Talks series at St Theresa RC Church, High Lane, Stansted Mountfitchet,
CM24 8LQ. How to defend your faith without raising your voice. Most of us have been challenged at some point to speak about
or defend our faith. Maybe whilst in the pub, chatting with friends or even with other people who go to church. At times, it
can be difficult to find the right words or courage to speak out. To help with this, we will be hosting a free series of talks
taking place over five Wednesdays during Advent 20-Nov to 18-Dec at 7pm. To register and for full details please visit:
https://www.sttheresastansted.org/events
- The Passage fundraising concert, Tues 5 November Royal Festival Hall on the theme Magic of Italian Opera
presented by Petroc Trelawny. Raising funds for the work of this Christian Charity with homeless people. The music includes
Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves and Nessum Dorma. More info from 020 7592 1856 or
click here to Email.
- Catechists Training and Resources Day, 10am - 3:30pm Saturday 9th November at Sacred Heart of Mary School,
Upminster for Confirmation and First Holy Communion Catechists, Children's Liturgy providers and Youth
Leaders from across the Diocese. 3 keynote speeches - Brenden Thompson, former Walsingham House Team
Member, Masters Graduate from Blackfriars, Oxford, and current CEO of Catholic Voices, will introduce the Apostolic
Exhortation "Christus Vivit" ("Christ is Alive"), Fr Dominic will look at how we
are applying Christus Vivit within our Diocese and Fr Stephen Wang will introduce a new initiative
called Sycamore. There will be an afternoon session specifically for young catechists, aged 16-19, who wish to develop
their faith further post-Confirmation. Free of charge, thanks to National Youth Sunday contributions. Full info at
www.bcys.net/events or
click here to Email
- BCYS seeks an Events and Pilgrimages co-ordinator to cover maternity leave for 16 hours/week from
January to October 2020. Brentwood Catholic Youth Service seeks a practising Catholic with experience in events
organisation, leading and motivating volunteers, of pilgrimage to Lourdes, and proficiency in Word and Excel. Full details
at www.bcys.net/cover. Closing date: 28th October at midday.
'Red Box' Appeal
This weekend we welcome Ms Catherine Scott to give the five-yearly Appeal. Thank you to all parishioners who already give
to the Pope's official charity for overseas mission - Missio - and Britain's own missionary order, the Mill Hill
Missionaries, through the Red Box. There will not be a second collection but if you do not currently have a Red Box, please
do consider taking one. It would be fantastic if every home had a Red Box to help care for our Church family throughout
the world. You can find more information or set up a Direct Debit online at missio.org.uk/about-apf
Please remember to pray for:
Daily for the sick clergy of our Diocese
The sick and housebound
Those who have recently died
Years Mind:
Monday: Mgr Matthias Kearney, Mgr Canon Michael McKenna
Tuesday: Denise Murray, Canon Roderick Grant
Wednesday: Mgr Canon Christopher Creede
Thursday: Mary Kate Coyne, Theresa Kiw
Sunday: Fr Bernard Clay
Next Sunday: TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY OF YEAR C
First Reading: Exodus 17:8-13
As long as Moses kept his arms raised, Israel had the advantage.
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2
The man who is dedicated to God becomes fully equipped and ready for any good work.
Gospel: Luke 18:1-8
God will see justice done to his chosen who cry to him.
