TAKEHOMENEWS Sunday 12 April 2026
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Called to Witness to Mercy
This Sunday, we celebrate the Divine Mercy, the very essence of God. This is a Mercy that surpasses all things, including our sins and limitations. The message of Divine Mercy reminds us that the world finds peace only by trusting in God’s mercy.
We appreciate this mercy more fully as we contemplate the sufferings, death, and resurrection of Christ, in whom God’s love is revealed in its purest form. This contemplation fills us with joy and transforms our lives.
Yet, Divine Mercy must be shared or expressed. As St Paul teaches, we console others with the consolation we have received (2 Corinthians 1:4). When we receive God’s mercy and become channels of it, as seen in the early Church (Acts 2:42-47), the power of the Resurrection becomes more visible in our midst.
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus gives us peace and the Holy Spirit, enabling us to accept and live out the call of Mercy with all the challenges and sacrifices that may come with it.
As the Resurrection fills us with Joy, we are called to become its witnesses. To witness to the Resurrection, therefore, is to live a life of mercy, loving, being compassionate and forgiving as we have been forgiven in Christ.
May the light of Divine Mercy transform us and flow through us, so that the power of the Resurrection may continue to be evident among us.
Happy Divine Mercy Sunday
Fr. Chinedu
RECENTLY DECEASED
Please pray for the repose of soul of SHEILA CASEY. Her Funeral will be on 14th April 11am, at the Church of St Mary Magdalen, Whetstone. Followed by burial at Mill Hill Cemetery. Also, LEO ENENMOH. May their souls and the souls of all the departed rest in peace.
RAFFLE TICKETS
Get ready for the chance to win prizes in our 2026 Summer Raffle, which will be drawn at the Summer Fayre on 5th July 2026. Only £1 per ticket. Available after mass.
BAPTISM PREPARATION
The next preparation session for parents who wish to have their baby baptised is on Sunday, 3rd May at 4pm in the church.
NEW OFFERTORY ENVELOPES 2026-2027
New Offertory envelopes will be available after Masses this weekend. One of the Stewards/Priests will be available to hand you your box from the presbytery lobby. We are not allowed to put the boxes on display in the church because of data protection. If there is not a set available for you please fill out a request form and we will have a set ready for you on the following weekend.
Many thanks for your generosity which has helped us through some difficult times.
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
BARNET DEANERY SYNOD GROUP SPRING MEETING 13 JUNE 2—4.15PM
On completing our Synod Final Document Study in December 2025, we planned a follow up meeting for the Spring 2026 in which the parishes will re-convene and review the progress made on their journeys to become more Synodal
Venue: St Albans, North Finchley 51 Nether St, London N12 7NN the car park of St Michael’s School opposite is available. Refreshments will be provided by St Alban’s Church.
DIVINE MERCY PILGRIMAGE FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Divine Mercy Pilgrimage for Young Adults in Vilnius, Lithuania with the Assumption group from 6-12 June. Take part in the World Apostolic Congress on Mercy, an international Catholic gathering held in the birthplace of the Divine Mercy devotion. Cost: £600 + travel. Register by 30th April, for more information visit www.assumpta-eu.org/divine-mercy-pilgrimage-in-vilnius/ or email rebecca@assumpta-eu.org
Forming Catholic Student Leaders
Two summer courses exploring faith, ethics and leadership for sixth form students, offered by the Christian Heritage Centre at Stonyhurst.
Join us for 6 days in the beautiful Ribble Valley to explore themes linked to The Common Good (Year 12, 10-15 August) and to The Human Ecology (Year 13, 5-10 July). Meet new friends, discuss and share with peers, tutors and academics, learn new skills, develop your relationship with Christ, build your character.
MISSIO BOXES
Please pick up your red box from the sacristy. The next box count will be in May.
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