“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C calls us to reflect on our use of worldly resources and our responsibilities to others. Today’s readings challenge us to live with honesty, justice and faithfulness to God above all else. The readings also remind us that we are God’s stewards, and that God expects faithful and prudent stewardship from us. They challenge us to use our God-given talents and blessings, like wealth, wisely to attain Heavenly bliss.
Fr. Peter
Let us accord our Bishop Peter a warm welcome as he visits our Parish to Celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday, 25th September at 7.00pm at the Sacred Heart Church. After the Mass there will be light refreshments in the hall giving us, hopefully, an opportunity to meet and talk to the Bishop. Kindly pray for our Confirmation candidates: Jacob, Jude and Joe.
RCIA – Journey in Faith meetings are starting; for those who are thinking about becoming a Catholic or who would just like to know more about the Catholic Faith, please speak to Fr Peter.
Young Leaders Formation The Ignite Team is excited to be launching a Young Leaders’ formation initiative, specifically for those aged 16 – 22 who want to be empowered for mission and equipped to serve other people in the diocese. The launch weekend is 17th – 19th October, held at Clare Priory. For more information, please see www.rcdea.org.uk/youth
CAFOD Family Fast Day Appeal this Harvest Please donate to our Family Fast Day parish collection to share God’s abundant gifts with our global neighbours as they find lasting solutions to poverty and climate challenges. Your generosity offers “signs of hope” in this Jubilee Year, helping build more ater tanks in communities like Waré’s in Ethiopia where women have to walk for hours to get water. Use the CAFOD envelope in church, donate online at cafod.org.uk/envelope or call 0303 303 3030. You can also text CAFOD to 70560 to donate £10.
There will be a House Mass at the home of Peter and Georgiana Rylands on Tuesday 23rd September at 3pm. Their address is 3, The Horseshoe, The Street, Sutton. NR12 9RF.
The Interment of ashes of Angela Sandell, a much loved and extremely dedicated member of the parish for many years. This will take place in the Memorial Garden at the Sacred Heart following the 11am Sunday Mass on 28th September.
Looking ahead. A fun day for the family and an amusing time for the rest of us! A BEETLE DRIVE will be held at our parish hall at the Sacred Heart on Saturday 25th October, from 2-4pm. Accompanied Children – FREE. Adults – £5. Proceeds will go to our church funds. Do please sign the sheet in the church porch.
The annual Christmas Fayre will be on Saturday 29th November in the parish hall from 9am – 1pm. Watch this space for relevant details.
And even further ahead! THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY. This is on Saturday 20th December, from 2 – 5pm in our parish hall. Refreshments, including ‘hotdogs’ will be provided for the children and along with all the celebrations a visit from Father Christmas is promised. To secure your child’s place you MUST SIGN UP BY SUNDAY 23RD NOVEMBER. For more information pl email: faithful.flames2025@gmail.com You can also sign up using the QT code on any of the ‘Children’s Christmas Party’ posters.
We pray for our sick parishioners: Matt Butler, Frances Palman, Mary Bell, Celia Cooper, Margaret Larkins, Maria Halsey, Joan Macnamara, Richard Skelton, Teresa Fitzmaurice, Joan Gale, Bernadette Saunders, Doreen Rockey & daughter Sandra, Pam Thornton, Mary Long, Malcolm Akers, Frances Mack, Tony & Amy Heywood & Peter, and Cathie Dickson.
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur this week: Gerry Francis, Erwin Loska, Godfrey Fahey, William Blewett, Michael Page and Ada Loads.
May they rest in peace.
