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TAKEHOMENEWS SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2025

  • RCDOW Burnt Oak
  • Sep 5
  • 3 min read
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C 2025 
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C 2025 

Divine Wisdom and True Freedom 

 

The Lord grants us true freedom by leading us gently into the knowledge of the truth. To walk as God’s children in freedom and holiness of life, especially amid the world’s confusion, we need divine wisdom. 

 

Today’s first reading (Wisdom 9:13-18) reminds us that no one can know the mind of God without the gift of His wisdom. Human reasoning alone is fragile; only the Spirit of God teaches us the fleeting nature of created things which we often crave, so that we may cling more closely to what endures. With God’s wisdom, we learn to walk the path of truth that makes us truly free. Thus, the psalmist prays: “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain wisdom of heart” (Ps 90). 

 

Jesus is the Wisdom of God made manifest, dwells among us and invites us to learn from him. It is he who teaches us, through the power of his spirit, how to prioritise and love God above all else, as this Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 14:25-33) tells us.  Healed by God’s love, then, we are made capable of loving others rightly, deeply, selflessly and purely. Indeed, without divine wisdom, we risk missing our time of divine visitation and God’s constant offer of divine encounters in the ordinariness of our lives.  

 

So, we pray, Lord, for divine wisdom, that, guided by your spirit, we may walk in true freedom of spirit by loving you above all else. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen  

Happy Sunday  

Fr. Chinedu  

 


FAREWELL AND WELCOME

Thank you, Fr Eugene, for all you have achieved here, good luck in your new ministry. 

A warm welcome to our new Parish Priest, Fr Chinedu Enuh CM, and our Assistant priest Fr Akobundu Anyanwu CM known as Fr Ako.



 BAPTISM PREPARATION

There will be a preparation session for parents who wish to have their baby baptised   today, 7th September at 4pm in the church.

 

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.

If you would like to take part in the Liturgy, such as the multi-lingual Bidding prayers, please speak to any of our Priests.

 


NOSTRA AETATE 60th ANNIVERSARY

Fr Michael Barnes SJ will be giving a 4-week course exploring the origins of Nostra Aetate, surveying its successes and raising the question: if Nostra Aetate was being written today, what would it look like? The course is suitable for all those with an interest in exploring the origins of the Catholic Church’s approach to interreligious dialogue.

Celebrating Nostra Aetate – Tuesday 28th October from 7-9pm at Farm Street Church, W1K 3AH

Join us for an evening to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Nostra Aetate. People of faith from religions across the Diocese will gather to share their messages of hope in this Jubilee Year. You are warmly invited to join us for what will be a joyous celebration, followed by a reception.  

for more information

 

 

 

FINANCE MEETING WEDNESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER AT 7.30PM 



A GO FUND ME PAGE SET UP BY ONE OF THE BARNET YOUTH

A terrible fire recently affected many families in Burnt Oak, and they need our support to rebuild their homes and lives. Any amount you can contribute will make a real difference, donations can be made by following the link https://gofund.me/709c014f

or share it with others who might help. Thank you for caring!



SACRED HEART LANGUAGE COLLEGE WEALDSTONE

Open Evening Tuesday 9th September 6.30pm

Open Afternoon Thursday 18th September 4.00-6.00pm

Please take a look at the poster on the notice board for more 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.


HALL HIRE

Please contact the office 020 8959 1971

 


 
 
 

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