“Pride divides the men, humility joins them.”
The readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C remind us that God sees the heart. He listens to those who are humble and cry out for justice. He does not turn away from the poor or the weak. Instead, He cares for those who trust Him. This Sunday shows us the difference between pride and humility. Sirach speaks of God’s justice. The psalm praises God for saving the poor. Paul talks about staying faithful even in hard times. Jesus tells a parable about a tax collector who prays with a humble heart.
Fr. Peter
Our parish is blessed to celebrate both Mary Raynor’s 100th birthday & Becky Walker’s 90th this week. There will be a get-together in the hall after the Mass NEXT Sunday.
This Sunday following the Mass, the interment of ashes of Inge O’Toole, widow of the late Reverand Ron O’Tool, former Deacon to this parish, will take place in the Memorial Garden. We remember her with love and appreciation for her great patience, kindness and good humour.
STELLA MARIS: Regional Port Chaplain for East Anglia Ports. Stella Maris (SM) is seeking to recruit a Regional Port Chaplain who will care for all seafarers & fishers by helping to meet their pastoral & spiritual needs. They will recruit, train and support SM staff & volunteers, maintaining good relations with local parishes & diocese, working ecumenically with members of other Christian maritime societies. For information: www.charityjob.co.uk/organisation/stella-maris
+Rachel’s Vineyard offers weekend retreat for women & men who have participated in or been affected by abortion. It aims to help them find hope and healing. The founder of Rachel’s Vineyard, Rachel Mackenzie, will be speaking at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist on Saturday November 15th at 7.15pm. She will be sharing her personal testimony & outlining the work of Rachel’s Vineyard. Supper and refreshments will be provided. This talk is not just for those who may have been personally affected by abortion in whatever way but for anyone who would like to know more, those in the caring ministries & profession including medical professionals, priests, counsellors & young adults (over-18s only). Contact mflcoordinator@rcdea.org.uk for more information.
OUR PILGRIMAGE TO ROME starts on Monday 8th June 2026 when we will fly British Airways to Rome and ends on Saturday 13th June when we return to the Uk. FULL PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON INCLUDING VISITS (to Colosseum, Roman Forum & Pantheon plus Entrance Tickets to Vatican Museum & the above venues will be £1,460 – local Italian speaking courier/local guide included. Further details are available to all who sign up. We have to know DEFINITE NUMBERS BY TUESDAY 28th October. Any queries contact Peter Brander at p.brander@hotmail.co.uk or after Mass on Sundays.
Diocesan Ignite Team is celebrating HOPE 2025 for World Youth Sunday, Saturday 8th November at St John’s Cathedral Narthex 2.00 – 8pm. Inviting young people (Yr 7 especially those preparing for Confirmation, Catechists & Youth Leaders. More details to come and on www.rccdea.org.uk/youth
The CHRISTMAS FAYRE – Saturday 29th November, 9am – 1pm. PLEASE, don’t forget, WE ARE GOING TO NEED PRIZES FOR THE RAFFLE.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Sat. 20th Dec. 2-5pm in the hall. To secure your child’s place you MUST SIGN UP BY SUNDAY 23RD NOVEMBER. Further information pl email: faithful.flames2025@gmail.com Also sign up using 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: Anthony (Tony) Crouch, Sheila Hall, Roger Northway, Charles Thacker, Barbara Stringer, Lena Williams and Gordon Summerhill.
May they rest in peace.
