TAKEHOMENEWS SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER 2025
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“The Prayer That Pierces the Heavens”
Last Sunday’s readings invited us to persevere in prayer. This Sunday, we are invited to add humility to our perseverance, for the eyes of the Lord are drawn to the humble (Isaiah 66). The first reading (Sirach 35:12-14, 16–19) says, “The prayer of the humble pierces the clouds…the Lord will not delay on their behalf.” The reading reminds us that God is impartial and a righteous judge, as St. Paul calls him in the second reading (2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18). All are equal before God in whom the humble obtain mercy.
Christian prayer should flow from humility, an acknowledgement of our need for God, who makes our good works meritorious. We approach God based on who He is. The Pharisee’s prayer in this Sunday’s Gospel was not acceptable to God because he approached God not based on who God is, the Merciful, but on his own merits. He congratulated himself for fasting, tithing, and praying. His prayer did not rise beyond his pride and sense of entitlement. He had forgotten that without grace, ‘our righteousness is like filthy rags’ (Isaiah 64:6).
Like the tax collector in the Gospel, we are to clothe ourselves with humility, acknowledging that we are sinners in need of God’s mercy. When we approach God in this way, our lowly, poor hearts are exalted, our prayers are heard, and we will obtain mercy.
Happy Sunday
Fr. Chinedu
NEXT WEEK—ALL SAINTS' AND ALL SOULS' DAY
Sunday 2nd November we celebrate Solemnity of All Saints' (including the Vigil Mass on Saturday evening). Monday, 3rd November, is All Souls, and the Book of Remembrance will be displayed in the church. You may add the names of your deceased relatives from the last year, there is no need to add names that have been previously entered.
RECENTLY DECEASED
PATRICIA LAMBERT, may her soul and the souls of all the departed rest in peace. Patricia's funeral is on Tuesday, 4 November 11.30am.
MONTHLY CHILDREN'S MASS
The first Children’s Mass will take place today Sunday 26th October at 10:30am.
BAPTISM PREPARATION
There will be a preparation session for parents who wish to have their baby baptised next Sunday, 2nd November at 4pm in the church.
BLESSING OF GRAVES SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER
Hendon and Mill Hill Cemetery: (Milespit Hill), at 2pm.
Carpenders Park: 1.30pm, and Clamp Hill (Harrow Weald): 2.30pm.
BEREAVEMENT MASS
The Bereavement Mass, at which we remember in particular those who have died in the last year, takes place on Saturday 22nd November at 3pm. Everyone is welcome.
CONFIRMATION APPLICATION
Confirmation application forms will be available to collect from the church. They need to be returned by 14th December. Payment and baptism certificate must be enclosed with the form.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL COMMUNITY BURNT OAK & MILL HILL
Our next meeting is on Thursday 6 November at 7pm, here in the Canon Smyth Parish Centre.
MISSIO – WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Thank you, for your support last weekend.
RED BOX
Please bring your red box back for counting before 18th November, thank you.
SOMENTING IS BREWING! YOU'RE INVITET TO OUR NEW COFFEE MORNING!
We are absolutely delighted to announce the launch of a wonderful new gathering designed to bring us closer together as a community!
Starting on Sunday, 2nd November, we will be hosting a brand-new Coffee Morning in the Parish Hall immediately following the 9am Mass.
SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2025 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
There will be a variety of activities including tombola, raffle and much more.
Help raise funds for our Church and celebrate the greatest gift of all, the birth of Jesus Christ.
Donations welcomed including Prizes for a raffle, bottles i.e. for our Bottle Tombola Stall, Gift ideas i.e. gift sets, chocolates etc. and Baked items.
TAIZE PILGRIMAGE FOR YOUNG ADULTS (AGED 18-35) IN Paris
With the Assumption group from 28 Dec 2025 to 1 Jan 2026. The Taizé European Meeting is a "Pilgrimage of trust on Earth" gathering thousands of young people for prayer, reflection, and community. Cost: €110 + travel. Register by 15th November, for more information visit www.assumpta-eu.org/taize-pilgrimage_Email_rebecca@assumpta-eu.org
REPOSITORY SHOP UPDATE
New, limited stock items now available. 2026 calendars and diaries, Christmas candles, cards etc. Usually open each Sunday after Mass.
HALL HIRE PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE
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
Online Streaming at
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 this week
Tuesday 9.30am-4.30pm
Thursday 9.30am-4.30pm
Friday 1-4pm
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