Parish News: Sixteenth Sunday and Week of the Year

It’s easy to be distracted by the small things and miss the bigger picture. That is part of the lesson in the story of Mary and Martha which is our Gospel for this week. Of course, many things need to be done but Jesus challenges us to ask: ‘for whose glory?’ and ‘in whose service?’
For God or for ourselves?

You can read the scripture readings for this Sunday here.

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

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 Alfred Farrer (21st).

If you worship at St Benets join the electoral roll. Paper forms available from Fr Guy or by filling in the online form by clicking here.

The cover art is a 1973 artwork from the Jesus MAFA project, in which a Christian community in Cameroon, Africa dramatically interpreted Biblical readings. Photographs of their interpretations were made, and these were then transcribed to paintings.

Looking ahead: On Sunday 23rd of October, Jonathan our Bishop will be coming to St Benet’s to offer the sacrament of Confirmation (and, if required, Baptism).
In this sacrament, the baptised receive a special and fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit to help them live the Christian faith to which they commit themselves. They are also admitted to Holy Communion.
There is a course of preparation required, which will begin in September. To find out more, speak to Father Guy. 

Father Guy
020 7284 2199
father.guy@saintbenets.org.uk