Parish News: Thirty-Third Sunday and Week of the Year

Humans often speak as if we are in complete control: of the economy, of the climate, of our own lives. The truth is that we are not the masters we think we are. This Sunday’s readings remind us that one day the world as we know it will pass away, when Jesus comes again to judge the living and dead at the end of time. But we are not called to be fatalisitc in this knowledge – but hopeful. 

St Benet’s is self supporting: we receive no regular central church or government funding, so you can donate using card online to support St Benet’s: and every penny really does count! 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?

The readings for this Sunday are available here. 

Please pray for:
The sick and those in need
Brenda, Reece, Victoria, John, Chinye and Lynne.

The faithful departed
All who have worshipped in and served at Saint Benet’s, the recently departed, and those whose year’s mind falls this week.

Advent and Christmas Highlights:
Advent Carols by Candlelight: Sunday 1st December, 6pm
Christmas Lessons and Carols: Sunday 22nd 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 The Great Day of His Wrath by John Martin,1853. Held at Tate Britain.