Parish News: The Assumption of the BVM and Twentieth Week of the Year

The commemoration of the death of the Blessed Virgin Mary (the Dormition, or falling asleep, as it is known in the East) is known as the Assumption because her body did not decay but she was raised up, body and soul, into heaven. We rejoice that she was chosen by God to bear his Son for us, that she accepted this great charge, and that she now rejoices with him in heaven, and we pray that we may one day join them there.

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.

Harvest Barn Dance – Save the Date! The band is booked for this on Friday 7th October. Put the date in your diaries now for this popular parish event, details to follow.

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 The Assumption of the Virgin, c. 1500 by Michel Sittow. Held in the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC.

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