TAKEHOMENEWS SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2025
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TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C
THE ASTUTENESS OF A SHADY STEWARD
Ironically, this Sunday’s Gospel presents the astuteness of a dishonest steward for our careful consideration. After exploiting the master, the steward is now called to account. He realises that only mercy can secure his future.
Like the steward, we will render an account of our lives. As the steward had a chance to make things right; we too have been offered this moment to make things right. The Steward shared the same fate with the exploiters of the poor in this Sunday’s first reading, whom the Lord swears to call to judgment.
This steward, however, is by no means a model of Christian virtue since his intentions and means were selfish. But Jesus recognised his prudent calculation to use his last opportunity to show mercy.
We are stewards to all that has been gratuitously entrusted to us by God in Jesus who sacrificed himself as a ransom for us, as St Paul tells us in the second reading. Thus, we owe Jesus our lives (2 Corinthians 5:15). But the question is, am I using the grace of this moment as good steward to make things right by being merciful for the sake of charity? Happy Sunday Fr. Chinedu
EVANGELII GADUIUM
Today, the second collection of Evangelii Gaudium Sunday calls us to be joyous in proclaiming our faith. ‘Evangelii Gaudium’ is Latin for “Joy of the Gospel”. It is a Sunday more commonly known as Home Mission Sunday, a day for us as the Catholic community in England and Wales to celebrate the beauty of our faith, and our shared commitment to witness to the fullness of life in Christ.
STELLA MARIS
Thank you very much for your kind support of the work of Stella Maris through our Sea Sunday 2025 the appeal raised £175.94.
INTERNATIONAL MASS
The Parish International Mass will be on Sunday, 28th of September 2025 at 12noon.
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. A school representative will also be speaking at the 10:30 am Mass next Sunday to share more details.
PET SERVICE OF BLESSINGS
Friday 3rd October, 7pm Canon Smyth Parish Centre
To maintain the safety and comfort of all, those attending the Pet Service will be asked to adhere to the following:
All pets must be under the direct supervision of an adult aged 18 or over at all times.
Owners will be held responsibility for the behaviour and cleanliness of their pets.
Dogs must be on a short lead whilst on the premises.
Smaller animals – for example, cats, rabbits, reptiles, birds – must remain in their carriers/cages whilst on the premises.
Those in attendance must follow the directions of the Stewards.
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.
ENGLISH MARTYRS CHURCH SPECIAL MASS
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.
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.
EUCHARISTIC FESTIVAL
There will be a Eucharistic Festival on Saturday 11 October at 12:30 with Cardinal Vincent Nichols in Westminster Cathedral, with Veneration of a Relic of the newly canonised St Carlo Acutis. The afternoon will also include Mass celebrated by the Cardinal, addresses by Bishop Nicholas Hudson and Fr Alan Robinson, Adoration, Rosary, Confessions and a Procession of the Blessed Sacrament.
MASS
Saturday Vigil Mass 18.30
Sunday 9am, 10.30am &
12 Noon.
Mon-Fri: 9am
Saturday: 10am
Morning Prayers
Mon-Fri: 8.40am
Saturday: 9.4am
Holy Hour
Wednesday
9.30-10.30
Saturday
10:30am -11:30am
Online Streaming
Confessions
Saturday
10.30-11.00 am
&
5.45pm -6.15pm
Weekly Novena
to Our Lady of Perpetual
Help Thursday 7pm—8pm
Office Opening Times
Tuesday 9.30am-4.30pm
Wednesday 1-4pm
Thursday 9.30am-4.30pm
Friday 1-4pm
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