Parish News: Second Sunday – Divine Mercy – and Week of Easter

In this Sunday’s Gospel, we hear about Saint Thomas, who does not believe until he sees Jesus risen. He is often called ‘doubting Thomas’, though he really is ‘believing Thomas’ – it is just that he wants to see for himself. Are we like him ready to believe, and looking for the signs that Jesus lives? Or are we yet more blessed “who have not seen and yet believe”?

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
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 Cyril McArthur (8th).

Do come and support Fr. James Elston, formerly Rector of Old St Pancras on Monday 8th April at 7pm when Jonathan our Bishop will Induct him as Vicar of All Hallows, Gospel Oak. All Hallows is in Savernake Road NW3 2JP, a short walk from Gospel Oak overground station and near the C11 bus route.

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.

The cover art is Incredulity of Saint Thomas by Polidoro da Caravaggio (c.1499–c.1543) held at The Courtauld, London