Takehomenews Sunday 16 February 2025
- RCDOW Burnt Oak
- Feb 14
- 3 min read
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
This Sunday's Gospel is St Luke's version of the Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes and is sometimes called the 'Sermon on the Plain', since Jesus preaches on a level place rather than a mount. But, as in St Matthew, Jesus turns the accepted world view on its head; 'Blessed are you who are poor, you who are hungry, you who weep, and you who are hated, excluded, reviled and spurned'. This would have been almost heresy for his listeners but the next part 'woe to you who are rich and full, who laugh and of whom others speak well' must have enraged many, as it enrages people even today. These words still sting because they remind us that Jesus sided with those on the margins, those who suffer, those whose presence makes others uncomfortable; for example, see Pope Francis' recent letter to the Bishops of the USA and I recommend Edwina Gateley's book 'Christ in the Margins'. With every blessing Fr Eugene Curran CM.
RACIAL JUSTICE DAY 2025
Today is the thirtieth anniversary of Racial Justice Sunday. The theme this year: “Pilgrims of Hope: Our Journey Together Towards Racial Justice”. The theme invites Catholics across England and Wales to reflect on the collective journey towards racial justice in our schools, parishes and wider society. There will be a second collection .
RECENTLY DECEASED
Mary Josephine Veronica Odell, her Funeral will be on Monday 17th February at 12 Noon, may her soul and the souls of all the departed rest in peace.
MASS FOR BEREAVED PARENTS
Will be celebrated at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday, 5th April, at 2:00 PM.
BAPTISM PREPARATION
There will be a preparation session for parents who wish to have their baby baptised on Sunday 2nd March at 4pm in the church.
JUBILEE VOLUNTEERING FAIR
To celebrate the Jubilee of Volunteering (8th/9th March) a Volunteering Fair will take place on Saturday 8th March from 3pm to 5pm in Westminster Cathedral Hall.
To find out more please visit https://caritaswestminster.org.uk/volunteer-service/ or email cvs@rcdow.org.uk or take a look at our notice board.
RETROUVAILLE
Retrouvaille is a ministry for couples experiencing crisis in their marriage. Further information at: retrouvaille.org.uk, info@retrouvaille.org.uk
HOLY YEAR EVENTS
The Shrine of Our Lady of Willesden has been designated our local 'Jubilee Church' for the Holy Year. On the following dates at 7.30 pm, Solemn Mass, followed by Candlelit Rosary, with an opportunity for Confessions will take place;
25th March; Solemnity of the Annunciation
29th March; Feast of St Catherine of Siena
11th May; 3pm - May Procession with prayer for Vocations
24th June; Feast of St John the Baptist
5th July; 11.15 am Celebration with the Cardinal, with Mass at Noon.
15th August; Solemnity of the Assumption
8th September; Feast of the Nativity of Mary
12th October; Torchlit procession and Rosary
21st November; Feast of the Presentation of Mary
8th December; Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
A DAY WITH MARY
Is taking place at Holy Apostles, Winchester Street, Pimlico on Saturday 22 February 9.30am and Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 1 March (9.45am to 5.00pm). Further information is available at
ANNUAL MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Westminster Cathedral, Saturday 17th May 2025 at 2:30pm.
The Cardinal is inviting to this Mass all couples in the Diocese, who are celebrating their 5th 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th (and every year over 60) wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2025. If you are celebrating an anniversary, please give your parish office the following details: husband and wife’s names, wedding date, your full postal address and email (or telephone number, if no email). Please advise Susan in the office before Thursday 3rd April 2024.
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. -No soup- Thank you.
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