Parish News: The 33rd Sunday and Week of the Year

The parable of the talents which we hear this week is in part a warning not to squander the gifts that we have been given. Rather we must seek to use what we have, materially, spiritually and relationally, both for our good and the good of others – and above all to God’s glory. That is because what we have is not ours by right, but by the gracious gift of he who is Lord of all.

You can donate using card online to support St Benet’s: every penny counts! You can also donate by cash or card in person, by texting BENET followed by your donation amount to 70450 to give that amount. Or why not set up a regular standing order with your bank?

You can see the readings for this coming Sunday here.

Please pray for:
The sick and those in need
Brenda, Conor, Chinye, Victor, Mercy, Olga, John, Cordelia, Lolita, Ben, Evelyn and Sidoni.
The Faithful departed
The recently departed, amongst them Morgan Thomas, all who have worshipped in and served at Saint Benet’s and those whose year’s mind falls about this time.

Please note mass on Friday will be at 12.30pm this week.

Advent Bible Study, Mondays at 7pm. Join us to understand better the meaning and story of Christmas.
27th Nov: The Annunciations of John and Jesus (Luke, Chapter 1)
4th Dec: The Conception and Birth of Jesus (Matthew, Chapter 1)
11th Dec: The Birth of Jesus in Luke (Luke Chapter 2)
18th Dec: The Wise Men and the Flight to Egypt (Matthew Chapter 2)

Advent and Christmas Highlights:
Advent Carols by Candlelight – Sunday 3rd December, 6pm
Christmas Lessons and Carols – Sunday 17th December, 6pm
Children’s Carols Around the Crib – Christmas Eve, 4pm
Midnight Sung Mass – Christmas Eve, 11.30pm 
Sung Mass of Christmas Day – Christmas Morning, 11am

The cover art this week is Parable of the Talents from the Speculum Humanae Salvationis, c. 1360 held in the Universitäts und Landesbibliothek Darmstadt, Germany.