TAKEHOMENEWS SUNDAY 27 JULY 2025
- RCDOW Burnt Oak
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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) 2025
God’s Boundless Mercy
God’s mercy is infinite, new every morning, and can never be exhausted by our need for it.
In today’s first reading (Genesis 18:20-32), Abraham intercedes for Sodom and Gomorrah, asking God to spare the cities if fifty righteous people are found. Fearing there might not be fifty, Abraham boldly asks for 45, then 40, 30, 20, and finally 10. Each time, God responds: “Yes, I will spare the city.” But Abraham stops at ten, perhaps afraid of appearing too demanding. What if he had asked for five, or even one? He didn’t exhaust God’s mercy; he simply stopped asking, just as we often do, assuming there’s a limit to God's mercy, thus projecting our human limits onto God.
But God’s mercy cannot be stretched too far for a heart that sincerely seeks Him. As the Psalmist declares, “Your love, O Lord, is eternal.” Even if our sins are as heavy as those of Sodom, God’s mercy is greater still, ready and waiting for our return.
Jesus’s intercession far surpasses Abraham’s and is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him (Hebrews 7:25). In this Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 11), Jesus urges us to persist in prayer, asking, seeking, knocking. God is never offended by our return. He desires sincere hearts that trust and do not give up on His mercy. Keep asking. God’s mercy always outweighs our asking.
Lord, may we always embrace your mercy with a repentant heart. Christ our Lord. Amen. Happy Sunday
Fr. Chinedu
As part of the new appointments, Fr. Paul has been appointed as Superior in one of our communities in Dublin. He will be moving to Dublin next month, in August. We are grateful for his invaluable contributions to the life of our parish and community. We definitely will miss his gracious presence. I am certain that you will all keep him in your prayers.
APPEAL IN SUPPORT OF LEPRA TODAY
This weekend there will be a second collection for this appeal. Please remember people with leprosy in your prayers. For more information check out the Lepra notice on the First Communion Notice Board.
RECENTLY DECEASED
Geraldine Rea, her funeral mass will be on Tuesday 29 July at 11am.
Thomas Hasson, his funeral mass will be on Thursday 31 July 11.30am. May their souls and the souls of all the departed rest in peace.
BAPTISM PREPARATION
There will be no preparation session in August, September 7th will be the next session at 4pm in the church.
CATHOLIC CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
This course, run in partnership with Westminster Diocesan Education Service, is suitable for catechists wishing to deepen their knowledge of their Catholic faith. The course lasts 18 months to 2 years. For further details, contact Anna at annadupelycz@rcdow.org.uk
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
Next weekend there will be a second collection for this appeal.
FINCHLEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN EVENING
30th September 2025 We are holding our annual Open Evening for prospective parents on Tuesday 30th September from 5.00 pm - 7.30 pm.
Tel: 020 8445 0105 Email: info@finchleycatholic.org.uk
ASSUMPTION OF MARY MINI RETREAT FOR YOUNG ADULTS (AGED 19-35)
The Assumption Sisters on Saturday 9th August 2025, 2.30pm – 5.30pm. Venue: Milleret House, 20 Kensington Square, W8 5HH (closest tube station: High Street Kensington). Programme includes: prayer • reflection • adoration • social. Donations only. Register by emailing to: rebecca@assumpta-eu.org
THE SACRED HEART LANGUAGE COLLEGE WEALDSTONE SCHOOL PLACES FO THE AUTUMN TERM 2025
If you are seeking an Outstanding Catholic Education for your child, please email admissions@tshlc.harrow.sch.uk to make an appointment to see the school. website: www.tshlc.harrow.sch.uk
FOODBANK FOR THE COMMUNITY
Will resume again in September. Many thanks for your contributions to help families in need.
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