TAKEHOMENEWS SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
- RCDOW Burnt Oak
- 5 days ago
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How could they boast in and call ‘holy’ the cross, an instrument of torture (see Galatians 6:14, 1 Corinthians 1:18)?
This Sunday’s liturgy reminds us that God placed the salvation of the human race on the wood of the cross, so that, where death arose (Genesis 3:5-7), life might again spring forth, so that curse and shame might give way to blessings and glory. As in dying on the cross, Christ manifested the power of our exaltation (Philippians 2:6-11), even so shall our crosses carried in faith lead to glory as we fix our gaze upon him.
Exalted by the Father and lifted through the cross (John 3:14-15), Jesus is the one upon whom we must fix our gaze at all times, just as God’s people did to the bronze serpent in this Sunday's first reading (Numbers 21) and were saved.
Exalting the Cross is not glorifying suffering, but a glorification of Christ who triumphed through it. Our world seeks to erase the Cross, but we are called to bear its mark with courage, declaring its salvific power over our lives, relationships and families, knowing that crosses carried with faithful patience will lead to eternal glory.
Happy Sunday
Fr. Chinedu
BAPTISM PREPARATION
There will be a preparation session for parents who wish to have their baby baptised Sunday 5th October at 4pm in the church.
EVANGELII GADUIUM
Next Week, the second collection of Evangelii Gaudium Sunday supports the work carried out by the Mission Directorate on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference.
RECENTLY DECEASED
SEAN O’CONNOR. May his soul and the souls of all the departed rest in peace.
INTERNATIONAL MASS
The Parish International Mass will be on Sunday, 28th of September 2025 at 12noon Mass.
We invite everyone to attend wearing your National Attire or Traditional Dress and bring your flags and flaglettes for the children to take part in the processional. After the Mass, there will be a shared lunch at the Canon Smyth Parish Centre Main Hall, and everyone is welcome to bring their native dish and dessert to share, and the Parish will provide the drinks.
ST JAMES' CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Is hosting an open evening on Wednesday 1 October 2025 for prospective 2026/27 new starters.
ENGLISH MARTYRS CHURCH
Warmly invites you and your parishioners to a special Mass for people with learning disabilities, their families, and friends, celebrated by Fr. Albert Ofere. Saturday, 8th November Time: 2:00pm. Chalkhill Road, Wembley, HA9 9EW. After Mass, refreshments in the parish hall.
OTHER SCHOOL OPEN EVENINGS & VACANCIES
Please Take a look at our notice board in the church for detailed information.
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. This will resume again in September. Many thanks for your contributions to help families in need.
SYNOD FINAL DOCUMENT STUDY GROUP - ALL ARE WELCOME
Please come and join us for the third session of our Synod study programme. We are reading and reflecting on the Final Document of the Synod and trying to discover what it could mean for the parishes in our Barnet Deanery.
We are meeting on Saturday 20th September from 2.00pm-4.00pm in the hall of the Canon Smyth Parish Centre. The Annunciation Church, 4 Thirleby Rd, Burnt Oak, HA8 0HQ.
In this third session (don’t worry if you missed the previous ones) we will be considering Part III of the document which focusses on Discernment within the Church, and decision-making processes.
As in previous sessions we will be asking the following questions:
1.) What stands out to me in this chapter?
2.) What are the strengths in my parish in living, forming and nurturing relationships between men and women, in the family, in the local community, among social groups, religions and the whole of creation?
3.) What developments would I like to see in my parish in this area?
If you would like a copy of the Synod Final Document:
Please email chrisrosser@btinternet.com with your postal address.
If you would like an overview of Part III of the document: Please view a video discussion using this link: Book Club Part 3 - Estela Padilla — School for Synodality
Hall Hire enquiries Please contact the office 020 8959 1971
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Saturday: 9.4am
HOLY HOUR
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