TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B
The Lord upholds our lives.
The wicked scheme against the virtuous, but the Lord upholds the upright.
In this Sunday’s First Reading (Wisdom 2:12,17-20), the wicked plot against the virtuous to bring them to a shameful end simply because the uprightness of the righteous makes them uncomfortable. Rather than repent, they plot against the innocent.
Faithfulness to God exposes ungodliness for what it truly is. We see this in Jesus whose life exposed the works of darkness. (John 1: 5). He was plotted against and crucified. However, it was all according to God’s redemptive plan as Jesus tells us in this Sunday’s Gospel (Mk 9:30-37), “The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men, they will put him to death.” But here is the Good News. Jesus’ death did not end in shame as the ungodly wanted and thought. It ended in glory. Even so, will all who suffer because of their faithfulness be sustained and glorified.
Many might be the sufferings of the righteous, especially as we try to maintain the bond of peace among us as St James’ tells us in the second reading (James 3:16-4:3), but the Lord delivers them (Psalm 37;13-19). In all our sufferings, the Lord upholds us. Lord, through your Spirit, uphold us so that we may not be shamed. Amen
You can access Fr Chinedu's full video reflection on Purifying Word or Spotify
Happy Sunday
Fr Chinedu
LAST FRIDAY EVENING OF PRAYER AND ADORATION
There will be an evening of prayer and adoration on Friday 27th September 6-8 pm. There will be Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and Intercessory Prayers for various intentions.
BAPTISM PREPARATION
There will be a preparation session for parents who wish to have their baby baptised Sunday 6th October at 4pm in the church.
RECENTLY DECEASED
Please remember in your prayers CATHY ALVES. May her soul and the souls of all the departed, rest in peace.
FEAST OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Friday 27th September is the feast of St Vincent de Paul, the founder of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentian). At the mass, there will be a veneration of the relic of St Vincent. After the morning mass at 9 am, please, join us in St Dominic Room for a light refreshment.
NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
Our parish is reinstating the weekly Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The first will be on Thursday 10th October 2024 7 pm-8 pm in the Church.
READERS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & COUNTERS
The Diocese has asked for the above people to complete the Rota Consent Form. They can be found on the table in the porch. Please complete and return in the brown envelope marked Susan Office and give it to one of the priests.
EL SHADDAI MILL HILL OUTREACH PRAYER GROUP
Elshaddai Mill Hill invites you to her celebration of the 2nd Anniversary on Saturday 5th October, (9 am to 4 pm). Come and join a day of Praise and Worship Theme: ‘A Childlike Kind of Faith’. Venue: Church of the Annunciation, Burnt Oak. There will be Holy Mass presided by Fr Chinedu who will also give an inspirational talk. Healing talk by Bro. Jonas Gascon. All are welcome. Be blessed as you come.
SIGNING OF SCHOOL FORMS
Monday 4 pm to 5 pm. Parish Hall
ST JAMES' CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 90TH ANNIVERSARY
As part of the celebrations, the school will be hosting an event for former pupils and staff at 3pm on Sunday 13 October 2024 at the school. This will include a mass, followed by refreshments and an opportunity to catch up with some familiar faces. If you would like to attend, please e-mail
admin@st-james.barnet.sch.uk to register your interest.
Job Vacancy. Invigilators required, for further information please contact
FOUR:12 QUIZ NIGHT HAS RETURNED
You are invited to enjoy an evening of fun trivia. Friday 11 October 2024, doors open 7pm. Entry is only £10/adult and £5/child (under 16). Admission includes fish and chips. Sign up today by visiting four12.co.uk/quiz
READERS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & COUNTERS
The Diocese has asked for the above people to complete the Rota Consent Form. They can be found on the table in the porch. Please complete and return in the brown envelope marked Susan Office and give it to one of the priests.
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.
FLOWER ARRANGING
We are very grateful to those who arrange the flowers in the church. However, we do need more flower arrangers to join the rota. No experience is required. If you would like to help, please speak to one of the priests.
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