TAKEHOMENEWS SUNDAY 1 MARCH 2026
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Following with Trust
No matter how deeply humanity falls into sin, God always has a saving plan, perhaps often unclear to us. However, he invites us to walk in this plan. We see this in Abram’s call in Genesis 12:1-4a, where God asked him to leave his homeland and journey toward an unknown land.
What an awkward invitation! Abram does not know the destination, route, or the God who speaks to him. It is a journey from the known into the unknown, guided only by a promise. Trusting God’s promise, Abram steps out of his comfort zone and becomes blessed and a source of blessing to many.
This mirrors our Christian journey. We often do not understand God’s timing or direction, yet we are called to rely on His faithful word. In this Lenten season, we are invited into a deeper spiritual adventure. Even though following God’s promptings may temporarily bring discomfort, it nonetheless sets us on the graceful sacrificial path of Blessedness, ‘a holy calling’ as St. Paul calls it in this Sunday’s second reading (2 Timothy 1:8-10).
To remain steadfast, we must fix our gaze on Jesus, attested to by Elijah and Moses in this Sunday’s Gospel (Matthew 17:1-9). To him we must listen as the heavenly voice commands us at the Transfiguration. Trusting God’s promises, we too become blessed and sources of blessings to others. Lord, help us to follow you in trust. Amen.
Happy Sunday
Fr. Chinedu
BAPTISM PREPARATION
There will be a preparation session for parents who wish to have their baby baptised today Sunday, 1st March at 4pm in the church.
Stations of the Cross
During this Lenten season on Friday’s, there will be Stations of the Cross after morning Mass and again at 7pm.
CONFESSIONS DURING LENT
Saturdays: After morning Mass. (During Holy Hour) 10:45am to 11:15 am
Before Saturday Vigil Mass. 5: 45 PM to 6:15 PM
Parish Reconciliation (Penitential) Service: Friday, 27th March. 7pm followed by Stations of the Cross.
Holy Week: Monday to Wednesday after morning mass: 9:40 am to 10:40 am
MONTHLY CHILDREN’S MASS
The next Children’s Mass will take place on Sunday 15th March at 10:30am. Children in school years 3 to 10 inclusive who would like to support the liturgy by welcoming the congregation to Mass, singing with the choir, reading, or bringing the gifts to the altar can sign-up by giving their name and their parent/carer’s contact details in at the Repository after Mass. The deadline for registering to take part in the March Children’s Mass is 12 Noon on Sunday 8th March.
SVP MEETING– BURNT OAK
To be held on 5th March at 7pm– Canon Smyth Parish Centre.
A DAY WITH MARY
A Day With Mary is taking place at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 14 March 2026 (9.45am to 5.00pm). Further information is available at
TOILETS
We thank the stewards in our parish and all our parishioners for your patience with the use of the toilets.
Our policy has changed for easier accessibility. The door to the Centre will be open during mass and any other celebration in the church. Please note that children MUST be accompanied by an adult.
LENTEN APPEAL
As we continue our journey through Lent, thank you to everyone who has already supported the Lenten Appeal. The priorities of the appeal touch the lives of parishioners every day: families seeking support, young people shaping their future, individuals facing difficult circumstances, and parishes responding with care and compassion. This special Appeal provides a meaningful way for people to contribute to our shared work. I invite you to pray, to reflect, and to give as you are able, so that together we may continue this vital work.
THE BILL SNELSON YOUNG ECUMENISTS FUND - OPEN FOR CHRISTIANS AGED 18-35
The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund is open for Christians aged 18-35year olds who have an interest in ecumenism, to travel abroad for an experience that promotes Christian unity (retreat, pilgrimage, study, volunteering etc).
A seminarian from Birmingham Diocese benefitted from the fund last year. He travelled to Rome for a three-week summer school on ecumenical dialogue. Reflecting on the experience, he writes that, “What I have gained from this rich experience is a new horizon to my Catholic life”. The full article can be read here: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/good-teaching-paired-with-good-food-and-even-better-people/.
The Fund is currently open for applications until Tuesday 31st March and Churches Together in England.
Annual Mass of Thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony
Westminster Cathedral, Saturday 23 May 2026 at 2:30pm.
The Archbishop is inviting to this Mass all couples in the Diocese, who are celebrating their 5th 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th (and every year over 60) wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2026. If you are celebrating an anniversary, please give your parish office the following details: husband and wife’s names, wedding date, your full postal address and email (or telephone number, if no email). Please advise Susan in the office before Thursday 16 April 2026.
FOODBANK FOR THE COMMUNITY
Non – perishable food is required for the foodbank, please leave your donations in one of the marked boxes in the church porch. Many thanks for your contributions to help families in need.
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