TAKEHOMENEWS SUNDAY 22 JUNE 2025

SOLEMNITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI

This Sunday, we celebrate the solemnity of the Corpus Christi. The mystery of this gift challenges human reason but invites it to faith. In John 6:51,     Jesus declares, “……the bread I shall give is my flesh for the life of the world.” His words were uncompromising. He left no room for anyone to think he spoke of his body and blood as mere symbolism. (Jn 6:54-58). Hence, he used a word rendered in Greek as trogein, meaning to chew or munch.

So, as many got offended and walked away due to disbelief, Jesus insisted that his body and blood are real food and a pledge of eternal life. At the Last Supper (1 Cor 11:23-26), Jesus gave us his body and blood and said: “This is my body… This cup is the new covenant in my blood.” This Gift of Christ's Body and Blood remains a test of true discipleship because, before this   mystery, our senses fail us. But we are invited to trust in Jesus’ words like St. Peter did, and he confessed that Jesus had the message of eternal life. (John 6:68)

Let us pray for renewed love for the Eucharist, deeper unity (1 Cor 10:16-17), and the healing power of Christ’s Body and Blood. As we believe and adore, may we become, in our world, what we consume, Christ’s own body. Amen

Happy Sunday

Fr Chinedu

First Holy Communion

Congratulations to our parish First Holy Communion Children and their   families. May the reception of Christ's Body and Blood nourish them in spirit and body. 

MISSIO

In May, £432.77was raised by you in the Missio boxes. Thank you all.

BAPTISM PREPARATION

There will be a preparation session for parents who wish to have their baby    baptised on Sunday 6th July at 4pm in the church.

   ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

Some months ago, we announced plans to establish an SVP Society in our parish. Thank you for your patience. Since then, both Mill Hill and Burnt Oak parishes have engaged with the SVP Society, who have kindly agreed to assist in setting up a joint conference for our communities. Representatives from SVP will speak at all Masses weekend (5th/6th July) to share more about this initiative.

OUR PARISH SUMMER FAYRE

Our Summer Fayre for 2025 will take place on Saturday, 12th of July 2025, 12 noon to 4 pm in the parish centre and grounds. Doors will open from 12 noon. We invite everyone to come and join and support this fundraising event for our..parish.We need volunteers to help us in the Summer Fayre like in the physical setting up and running the stalls such as the tombola and cake stand and helping out in small tasks before, during and after care, so we encourage our Parishioners if you are interested to give your name and contact number to any of our Priests.

We would like to ask everyone if you could donate prizes and gifts for the raffle, plus wines and spirits for the tombola. For more details, please speak to any of our Priests or to any member of our Parish Pastoral Council. Please keep an eye on the Takehomenews.

PETER’S PENCE 29thJune

There will be a second collection next Week.

PARISH PREMISES CLEAN-UP   

As some of you may know, Gerry, our gardener, has been unwell for some time. He played a vital role in maintaining the church grounds. While we priests have done our best to care for the garden and tidy up, there's only so much we can manage on our own.

We’re inviting all parishioners to join us for a Church Premises Clean-Up on Saturday, 5th July, following the Morning Mass. We'll begin at 10:40 AM and finish by 11:40 AM. Many hands make light work, so the more helpers we have, the quicker the job will be!

Tasks include cutting grass, watering flowers, picking up litter, sweeping, removing cobwebs, setting up tea and coffee, and, of course, friendly conversation. There’s something for everyone. After the clean-up, we’ll gather in the Parish Centre for light refreshments: tea, coffee, cookies, juice, etc. Let’s come together as a parish family to care for our shared space. Thank you in advance.

Important Safeguarding

and Health and Safety Notice for Parents

We kindly remind all parents and guardians to ensure that children are not left unattended at any time while in the church. Younger children must be accompanied to the toilets by a parent or guardian. To meet the            

safeguarding standards, please note that stewards will only accompany children to the toilets with their parents or guardians. We understand the challenges of supervising little ones, but these procedures are in place to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone. Thank you for your support and cooperation.

MASSSaturday 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

9.30-10.30am

Saturday

10:30am -11:30am 

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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