TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY OF YEAR C
(World Mission Day)
20th October 2019
Dear Parishioner,
Last Sunday, 13th October, Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman was declared a saint by Pope Francis in Rome. Saint
John Henry Newman had a profound sense that God had a plan for his life - and that plan was to become a saint.
Although a clergyman he had a prophetic sense of the dignity of lay people and the role of the laity in the life of
the Church. His vision was rooted in the idea of an educated and informed laity – tutored in the school of Christ,
in scripture, the teaching of the Church and grounded in a liberal education. He said 'God created me to do him
some definite service. He has committed some work to me which he has not committed to another. I have my mission.'
Saint John Henry Newman, pray for us.
The theme of today's readings is on prayer. We should pray without ceasing. Prayer and faith are very closely
connected. It's because we have faith that we pray. At the same time prayer sustains our faith. We need to pray
frequently.
May the example of St. John Henry Newman help us to pray frequently: morning, noon and evening.
God bless you all and pray for me,
Deacon Kevin.
Notices:
- Work Day on Saturday 26 October from 10am to 12noon at St Augustine's Please come along and help if
you can even if it is only for an hour. Thank you all for your support.
- 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.
- Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre: Annual Mass for the Dead in the Chapel at New Hall on Saturday 2nd
November (All Souls' Day) at 2pm. We are celebrating the Annual Mass for our deceased relatives and friends, in particular
those buried in our Cemetery and including anyone else who has died and for whom you wish to pray. You would be most welcome to
join the Community that afternoon and there will be an opportunity to go to the Cemetery if you wish.
- Spirituality Morning - Saturday 16 November 10.30am-12noon, Cathedral House, Brentwood CM15 8AT. Topic:
Preparing for the Advent Journey. with Bishop Alan Williams,sm, Tel. 01277 265285
click here to Email
- Next English Martyrs Healing Service 6-8pm on Saturday 26 October at English Martyrs Church Hall 240 Alma
Avenue Hornchurch RM12 6BJ. Final healing service of 2019 will be on Sat 30 November.
- 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 Scriptures in Advent - Fr Nicholas King Sj, part of 'Year of the God who Speaks' promoted by
the Bishops of England and Wales, will be a study day on 'The Scriptures in Advent', with renowned biblical scholar, Fr
Nicholas King SJ, at the RC Church of Christ the Eternal High Priest, Gidea Park RM2 6DH 10.30am - 3pm, Sat 23 Nov. Admission
free, but do reserve your place at 01708 449914 or click here to Email.
Refreshments available but please bring packed lunch.
- The Revised New Jerusalem Bible 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
15.11.19.
- 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. 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. 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. 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:
Sunday: Fr Bernard Clay
Tuesday: Canon William O'Neill
Friday: Marthe Coulombeau, Mgr Daniel Shanahan
Sunday: Derek McElligott
Next Sunday: THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF YEAR C
First Reading: Ecclesiasticus 35:12-14,16-19
The humble man's prayer pierces the clouds.
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18
All there is to come now is the crown of righteousness reserved for me.
Gospel: Luke 18:9-14
The publican went home at rights with God; the Pharisee did not.
