TAKEHOMENEWS SUNDAY 14 JUNE 2026
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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Christian Life Flows from Gratitude
As the ancient Israelites moved from slavery in Egypt to the promised land, the Lord reminded them of his faithfulness in the past and then his promises, and said, “You have seen how I carried you on eagle’s wings and brought you to myself…… if you obey…. you shall be mine….a kingdom of priests, a consecrated people”.
This is because God’s people’s obedience was to flow, first from gratitude. Likewise, when we reflect on God’s faithfulness to us in the past, our hearts are moved to serve with joy and hope.
Thus, St Paul in this Sunday’s second reading reminds us that we were helpless when Christ died for us. He calls this a proof of God’s love, and says, Jesus, having died for us, is it likely that he would now fail to save us?
God’s goodness in the past should bear in us an unfailing hope and trust. But, how often do we remember God’s goodness towards us? It is through this remembrance that our gratitude and hope come alive, and our faith becomes personal, making us joyful and authentic witnesses.
Thus, a Christian witness not rooted in gratitude to God lacks the love needed to heal the harassed, dejected and the lost to whom we are sent as we heard in this Sunday’s Gospel (Matthew 9:36-10:8). Therefore, we pray that the Lord may fill us with gratitude for His goodness, strengthen our hope, and make us fruitful witnesses of Christ. Amen.
Happy Sunday Fr. Chinedu
BAPTISM PREPARATION
The next preparation session for parents who wish to have their baby baptised is Sunday, 5th July at 4pm in the church.
Monthly Children’s Mass
The final Children’s Mass of the school year will take place on Sunday 28th June 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 June Children’s Mass is 12 Noon on Sunday 21st June.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Congratulations to the children of our parish who made their First Holy Communion last week and this week. Please keep them, and their families, in your prayers, asking God to continue to bless and guide them in the ways of faith. We extend our thanks to our catechists, and all who helped make the occasion memorable.
BOOK LAUNCH Sat 11th July 12noon -4pm
Fr. Chinedu Enuh warmly invites you to the launch of his new book, The Word of God: A Life-Changing Encounter with Christ.
Date: 11th July 12 noon-4 pm
Venue: Parish Hall, Sacred Heart and Mary Immaculate Parish, Mill Hill, NW7 2JB.
Discover how God’s Word can become a place of encounter, healing, renewal, and transformation in Christ. In this inspiring new book, Fr. Chinedu explores the “five-fold meanings” of The Word of God and invites readers into a deeper relationship with God through Scripture.
The afternoon will include a talk by Fr. Chinedu, live Q&A and light refreshments.
Special Gift: The first 20 people to purchase a copy will receive a complimentary booklet on Cultivating a Bible-Reading Habit.
Whether you are just beginning your faith journey or already rooted in Scripture, come and be inspired. All are warmly welcome
CONFIRMATION PHOTOGRAPHER
Parents of the confirmation candidates who wish to purchase photographs
Contact: 07863 273644
HEART TO HEART WOMEN'S RETREAT 19 - 22 JUNE 2026
A fantastic opportunity for Catholic women: three days of guided prayer, discernment and silence in beautiful surroundings, led by Fr Bernard Murphy, CFR and the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal.
The retreat will offer space for attentiveness to the Lord based on principles of Ignatian spirituality.
FREE WILL & GRACE 28 - 31 AUGUST 2026
Join us for a theological and philosophical deep dive on one of the great themes of the Christian Faith: human freedom and Divine grace. With lectures and workshops building on St Thomas Aquinas' writings, the course will also explore questions of conscience and the problem of evil. This year's guest speaker will be Rev. Dr Simon Gaine, OP.
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