Parish News: Fourth Sunday and Week of Easter

Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd; one who cares for us his sheep, who comforts and tends us when we are injured and whose deepest desire is that all the flock should follow him. Do we always look for his care and guidance when times are hard? Or do we rely other things, ‘hired men’ who do not really care for us? 

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
Brenda, Cordelia, Lolita, Reece and Vanessa.
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 Matthew McArthur (23rd).

On Sunday 14th July, Jonathan our Bishop will be here to celebrate the Sunday of St Benedict as part of our patronal festival. He will also baptise and confirm if there are candidates, both adults and children. Speak to Father Guy if you would like to explore this for you or your children. Preparation sessions will begin at the end of April.

Summer dates for your diary
Sat 4th May 12 noon: Society of Mary May Devotion, beginning at St Silas Kentish Town.

Sat 11th May 12 noon: Forward in Faith National Festival, St Alban the Martyr, Holborn.

Monday 27th May 12 noon: National Pilgrimage, Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Norfolk NR22 6EE.

Saturday 29th June 11am: Ordination of Deacons and Sunday 30th June 5pm: Ordination of Priests, both at St Andrew Holborn.

Thursday 11th July 7pm: High Mass and Procession of the Relic of St Benedict.

Sunday 14th July 11am: Pontifical Mass of St Benedict with Baptism and Confirmation. Followed by parish party with bouncy castle.

The cover art is is The Good Shepherd, a 1926 wood engraving by Eric Gill held in the Tate.