27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reflection: God’s original plan for marriage was that of a man and woman ‘become one flesh’. This teaching is a call to each one of us to live out our own vocation in life as wholeheartedly as possible. Because of human weakness the ideal is not always totally achievable. In ‘Amoris Laetitia’, (The Joy of Love) Pope Francis invites Christian families “to be a sign of mercy and closeness wherever family life remains imperfect or lacks peace and joy”. He offers “an invitation to mercy and the pastoral discernment of those situations that fall short of what the Lord demands of us”
Mercy is the love which all of us need to experience, regardless of our life-history or track record. Love, is the ‘key’ to the Kingdom of God.
Please Pray for the Sick: Donni Coakley, P J Tunney, Veronica Ugo, Lily Rahim, Patrick O’Reilly, Trisha Weldon, John Curry and Pat Hillman. Please also pray those who have died recently and all the Souls of the faithful departed.
| Sat | 06/10 | 5:30 pm | Vigil Mass of Sunday | Narcia Natias (Parents’ Health) |
| Sun | 07/10 | 11 am
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27th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Deceased Members of Legion of Mary |
| Tues | 09/10 | 6 pm | Feast of Blessed John Henry | Mr & Mrs Gardner |
| Wed | 10/10 | 11 am
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Feria | Anthony Sargeant (RIP) |
| Thurs | 11/10 | 6 pm | Feria | Shantel Charlery (Thanksgiving) |
| Fri | 12/10 | 11 am | Feria | Narcia Natias (Souls in Purgatory) |
| Sat | 13/10 | 5:30 pm | Vigil Mass of Sunday | Nicholas Nelson (RIP) |
| Sun | 14/10 | 11 am
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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Dr Carmel McCrann (RIP) |
| Second Collection
Today there’s a collection for CAFOD, Please use the envelope provided. Funeral Announcement The burial arrangement of the late Nicholas Nelson is going to be on the 17th of October 2018 at 2 pm in the Parish followed by crematorium at 3:30 pm. For further information please contact Fr. Mario. Confessions and October Devotions Rosary in the Lady Chapel on Sundays at 10:30 am. Confessions on Saturdays at 5 pm. Journey in Faith Are you interested in learning more about your Faith? There will be a new group starting to learn more about the Catholic Faith. Anyone interested in attending, please speak to Fr Mario or write your contact details on the contact sheet at the doors of Church. All welcome, so feel free to invite others along. Baptismal Preparation Course The next course will be held on Friday 30th of November 2018; at 7 pm in the Lady Chapel. Before attending the course please complete and return a baptism preparation form available on the notice board in the church. Mass Intentions As you can see above, there are some Masses this week with no intention. Each Mass is offered up for a particular person or prayer request. The Mass is the greatest collective prayer of the Church. For Mass intentions please use the envelopes provided in Church. Tabor House, Birmingham’s permanent night shelter Are you ready to give a hand? Tabor House has been open since September last year offering short term accommodation and support to people living on the street in Birmingham. We are looking for more volunteers to support the project. To find out more call Christy Acton on 07464 928691. |
Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC)
SPUC is urging people to send a postcard to the Home Secretary urging him not to recommend or promote legislation to outlaw peaceful pro-life vigils, which have helped many women to choose life for their unborn baby. The freedom to oppose abortion and offer help in public places is at risk. Postcards are available at the doors of the Church. For more information, please call SPUC on 020 7091 7091. SCIE (Social Care Institute for Excellence) Archbishop Bernard Longley has commissioned a review of our current safeguarding/child protection practices in light of the National Catholic Policies and Procedures. This review is to be welcomed as a means of ensuring that our systems to protect our children and young people are as effective as possible. This review is being conducted by an independent charity called SCIE (Social Care Institute for Excellence). As part of the review, SCIE would like to speak with any individuals who have experience of working with our parish safeguarding representatives and the safeguarding team at the Archdiocese. Anyone who is impacted by abuse issues can contact the safeguarding team on 0121 230 6240 (emergency out of hours 07976 516629). If you are able to contribute to this important review and share your experiences with SCIE then please contact Hugh Constant (Hugh.Constant@scie.org.uk or 020 7766 7374 or 07872 602207).
Church Repairs and Conference Centre We need to raise approximately £50,000 over 5 years to cover the cost of essential Church repairs and a new Conference Centre with Kitchen.
Fundraising ideas welcomed |
