PRAYING TOGETHER FOR THE CHURCH, THE WORLD, THE PARISH & ONE ANOTHER Sunday 7th October 2018 TWENTY–SEVENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR Due to the new legislation on Data Protection Legislation PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY (GDPR) each person who has their name on the newsletter O blessed rosary of Mary, sweet chain Welcome to all at Mass today, especially to any visitors and particularly those who are (as in the sick list below) must give their consent to their which unites us to God, bond of love here for the first time. Please take this sheet home with you which will tell you about names appearing. So once again we start a new list. If you which unites us to the angels, tower of this week’s celebration and the activities during the week and also to remind you of our would like your name or the name of someone who is sick Liturgy today. who needs our prayers then you must supply the office with: salvation against the assaults of hell, 1. The name and, 2. Evidence of their or your consent. safe port in our universal shipwreck, we will never abandon you. You will be our Sunday cycle Readings Year B TODAY’S MASS SICK & HOUSEBOUND: Michael Dempsey, Michael Fahey, comfort in the hour of death; yours our Weekday Readngs The Pharisees question Jesus about the Michael Griffin, Anne Hull, Gillian Gibbs. final kiss as life ebbs away. And the last Year 27, Week 2 word from our lips will be your sweet lawfulness of divorce. Under specific RECENTLY DEPARTED: Divine Office RECENTLY BAPTISED: Aimee Wheeler, Evie Mylles, Grace name, O Queen of the Rosary , Week 3 conditions, divorce was an accepted Biggerstaff. O dearest Mother, O Refuge of Sinners, practice among the Jewish people O Sovereign Consoler of the Afflicted. ANNIVERSARIES OF THE DEPARTED : Sherwin Sequeira, during the time of Jesus. In reply, Jesus May you be everywhere blessed, today Michael Haugh, Tom Haugh, Jerry Ryan, Caltherine Calnan, quotes from the Book of Genesis and Francisco Barretto, Margherita Freely, Teresa Frances, and always, on earth and in heaven. Amen. counters that God’s original intention Jim Ruane. was that men and women would INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS FOR OCTOBER SANCTUARY LAMP become one flesh in marriage. At first Evangelization – The Mission of Religious HAS BEEN SPONSORED THIS WEEK That consecrated religious men and women may bestir glance, the first and second part of IN MEMORY OF themselves, and be present among the poor, the marginal- today’s Gospel seem unconnected. PATRICK & E LLEN DUFFY RIP ized, and those who have no voice. When read together, however, these LAMP AT THE ALTAR OF passages present a strong picture of OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM has been sponsored this week Jesus’ emphasis on the importance of family. God intended for For Private Intentions women and men to be joined together in marriage. Among the ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ purposes of marriage is the raising of children. By welcoming children ROSARY AT HOME : This week the statue of and fostering their relationship with God, parents and families bear Our Lady of Fatima will be at the home of Mrs. David. witness to the Kingdom of God. First Reading: Genesis 2:18-24 God creates woman from Adam’s rib. Second Reading: Hebrews 2:9-11 Christ was made perfect through suffering so that we might all be The Catholic Parish consecrated. MAKING CONTACT AT ST. GEORGE’S Parish Priest: Mgr. Jeremy Fairhead [email protected] of St George, SudburyGospel Reading: Mark 10:2-16 Assistant Priest: Fr. Tony Thomas [email protected] Jesus teaches against divorce and welcomes the children. Catechetical Coordinator: Mr. Peter Kingsley [email protected] Secretary: Mrs. Toni Miles [email protected] Director of Music: Mr. Scott Price [email protected] Hall Bookings: via the office or [email protected] SPIRITUAL QUOTE OF THE WEEK Safeguarding Representative: Mrs. Mary Kugaswaran [email protected] “If I can give you any advice, I beg you to get closer to the Address: The Presbytery, 970 Harrow Road, Sudbury, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 2QE Eucharist and to Jesus...We must pray to Jesus to give us that Tel: 020 8904 2552. Phone Options: 1. Mass Times; 2. Parish Office 3. Mgr Jeremy; 4. Fr. Tony; 5. Catechetical Coordinator. Charity No: 233699 tenderness of the Eucharist” Email: [email protected] Website: parish.rcdow.org.uk/sudbury S. Teresa of Calcutta HOLY BAPTISM: Information packs are available from the MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING : A very BIG THANK YOU to parish office. You can sign up there for the preparation all who came, gave generous donations and worked so hard Sunday Reflection evening. Parents to be, i.e. before birth, are welcome to on the day. £2,152 was raised—all raffle prizes claimed. attend. The next baptism preparation morning will be on Saturday 27th October at 10.30am. ANY OLD STAMPS? There is a basket at the back of the What is God's intention for our God. He gives the grace and power to church for old/used stamps. These will go towards the ‘ROSARY AT HOME ’ Would you like to be part of our parish mission of the Church in Tanzania/Kenya. Thanks to those state in life, whether married or sin- those who seek to follow his way of prayer chain? If so, you will receive a statue of Our Lady of who have already contributed. Fatima to display for a week (Monday to Friday) in your gle? Today in the Gospel Jesus deals holiness in their state of life. Each of home. You will also undertake to pray the Rosary at home, REFUGEES: WHERE TO START? A PARISH RESPONSE -– with the issue of divorce by taking his us in our paths of discipleship are each day during the week, for the intentions of the parish, Thursday 11 th October. Join us for an evening of practical the Church and the world. This revives a very old tradition advice on understanding the nature and challenges of the hearers back to the beginning of called to seek the Lord and his grace in the parish; in fact, the statue’s casing was made by the refugee crisis and how parishes, groups and individuals can creation and to God's plan for the in our state of life. second parish priest of St George’s, Father Purney. There is play their part in alleviating ‘the wounds of refugees’ (Pope a sign-up sheet at the back of the church if you would like to Francis). Bishop Paul McAleenan will be leading the event, human race. In Genesis 2:23-24 we In the second half of the gospel participate. We will put together a rota, which will be ongo- and will be joined by other organisations including the Jesuit ing throughout the year, beginning in October. Refugee Service, Enfield Welcome Group, Notre Dame see God's intention and ideal that two the parents who brought their Refugee Service and the Haringey Migrant Support Centre, people who marry should children to Jesus wanted OCTOBER is the month DEDICATED TO THE HOLY ROSARY. as well as many others. The event will be held on Thursday The rosary will be said in church Monday—Friday from 11 th October, 7-9pm , at Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street, become so indissolubly one Jesus to lay his hands upon 7.30pm. There’s a list at the back to sign up to lead. SW1P 1QN. Tea and coffee will be available from 6.30pm. On Saturday 6 th October the rosary after morning Mass will Please RSVP to [email protected] , or call on that they are one flesh. That them. They knew of the incorporate the ‘First Five Saturdays’ prayers. This is an 0207 798 9030. Alternatively, you can register your atten- ideal is found in the healing power, both physical initiative of the World Apostolate of Fatima . Leaflets will be dance on Eventbrite, by searching for ‘A Parish Response to available explaining this devotion. The prayers will be re- Refugees: Where to Start?’. unbreakable union of Adam and spiritual, which came cited on subsequent first Saturdays of the month. EASY SPANISH CLUB held on Satuday mornings in the Youth and Eve. They were created from Jesus' touch. Jesus, in FILM NIGHT : Our next film night will be next Friday Centre from 10.00am now includes KS2 children. If you for each other and for no turn, rebuked his disciples 12 th October when we will show ‘The Shoes of the Fisher- would like to put your child’s name on the waiting list please man’. Starring Anthony Quinn and John Gielgud, it tells the contact Margarita or Yudy on 07704174609 or email one else. They are the pat- for hindering the children story of a Russian bishop who is elected pope after years of easypeasy_spanishclub @yahoo.com. exile in Siberia, and how be becomes embroiled in dramatic tern and symbol for all who from coming. No doubt the global events. It is described by a critic on the Rotten Toma- K-KWON-DO classes in the Parish Centre. Excellent disci- were to come. Jesus ex- disciples wanted to shield toes website as ‘…an entirely enjoyable epic which takes you pline and confidence. Every Wednesday 7-8pm. First class on a journey that is in many ways every bit as relevant today free. Contact: Bushra Khosla 07843053076. plains that Moses per- Jesus from the nuisance of as it was in the 1960s’. We will begin with refreshments at mitted divorce as a con- noisy children.