Parish News: The 26th Sunday and Week of the Year

The finely dressed man in this Sunday’s Gospel thought that his possessions made him rich, but it is the poor man Lazarus who is in paradise. Beautiful and fine objects are there for us to use – we must not make the mistake of allowing them to use us.

*** Friday 3rd October, 6.45-10pm: Harvest Barn Dance, here at St Benet’s. Pro band & caller; Free nibbles; Bar; All star raffle. £6 adult, £3 child. BOOK HERE or pay on the door. ***

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 coming Sunday are available here.

Please pray for:
The sick and those in need
Brenda, Reece, John, Chinye, Cheryl, Ann, Mana, Chika, Alessandro, Sonny, Jan, Danielle and Grace.
The Faithful departed
All who have worshipped and served here, those who have died recently and those whose year’s mind falls about this time, amongs them Jennie Hall (29th), Arthur Johnson, Emmie Pelling (2nd), Anne Sarah Gayford (3rd) and William Pelling (4th).

On Sunday 28th September at 5pm we are invited to All Hallows Gospel Oak, NW3 2JP for Choral Evensong for the feast of St Michael and All Angels (Michaelmas).

Donations for the Raffle at the Barn Dance are needed! Please bring them to church after any service.

The Pilgrimage to Walsingham will be Fri 19th – Sun 21st June 2026. All inc. prices: Adults: £200 ; Children (U-16): £123. Cheaper than last year! To show your interest please sign the list on the table at the back of Church and collect your booking form from Fr. Guy or Terry. At this stage only a £40 deposit is required.

The cover art is The Rich Man and Lazarus by the contemporary American artist James Janknegt. Location unknown.