Parish News: The Second Sunday and Week of Lent

In the account of the Transfiguration, Peter, James and John see a foretaste of the glory of the resurrection of Jesus which is to come. This reminds us that as we journey through our time of penitence in Lent we do so with the knowledge that Christ’s victory over death at Easter is assured. So too as we journey through our life on earth, we persevere in sure and certain hope of our resurrection to eternal life with Him. 

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 find the readings for this coming Sunday here.

Please pray for:
The sick and those in need
We are renewing the list of those for whom we pray – please let Fr Guy know of those you would like added to the parish prayer list.
The Faithful departed
The recently departed, all who have worshipped in and served at Saint Benet’s and those whose year’s mind falls about this time.

Lent Programme 2024
Stations of the Cross – Fridays
Every Friday in Lent at 6.30pm for 30 minutes, beginning on the 16th of February. In this short devotion we follow Jesus to the Cross and learn to let him bear our sufferings.
Lent Bible Study – Mondays
Join us at 7pm for one hour each Monday in Lent, beginning on the 26th of February after the 6.30pm Mass. 26th Feb – The Entrance into Jerusalem; 4th March – Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer; 11th March – Gethsemane; 18th March – The Trial of Jesus.

Lent is also a time when it is good to make a confession of sins to God and receive reconciliation through one of his priests, especially if your conscience is troubled with any weighty matter. If you would like to make your confession, or want to know more, speak to Father Guy.

The cover art is The Transfiguration of Christ and the Raising of Lazarus from an English 13th Century Oxford Psalter, held in the British Library (Royal 1 D X f. 4).