Parish News: 3rd Sunday and Week of Lent

Do bad people get what they deserve? It’s the kind of question that is never far from people’s minds, especially in times of crisis. And this is the thorny problem that Jesus addresses in today’s gospel, with a call to look to ourselves and consider our own consciences first. 

You can read the scripture readings for this Sunday here.

Please pray for:
The sick and those in need
Conor, Chinye, Adelida, Jason, Rod and Edny.

The Faithful departed
All who have worshipped in and served at Saint Benet’s and those whose year’s mind falls this week, amongst them:
20th – Iris Reynolds.

If you would like to make your confession this Lent, or find out more about this way in which we can receive God’s forgiveness, please speak to or contact Father Guy.

Have you ever wondered how it came to be that we worship God in the way that we do? Do you want to learn more about the mass? Bread of Heaven is our Lent Course this year – an opportunity to learn more about the meaning and history of the main act of Christian worship. It begins on Monday 7th of March at 7pm following the 6.30pm mass and runs for 3 more weeks:

21st Mar: ‘The New Covenant in my Blood’
28th Mar: ‘Take and Eat’
4th Apr: ‘Go forth, the Mass is ended’

Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage: Monday 1st to Friday 5th August 2022. The Youth Pilgrimage is a week of lively worship, teaching, fellowship and fun for 11–18 year olds. Over 500 young people gather in Walsingham for the week from all over the UK, giving them a chance to meet other Christians and explore their faith in a safe environment. The cost will be approximately £250 but bursaries will be available. A London coach and group is being organised for this – register your interest with Father Guy to come to a meeting to find out more.

The cover art this week is is Moses Before the Burning Bush by Norbert Grund (1700s Prague), held in the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.