Newsletter - 31st October 2021
All Saints Sunday: The meaning of the celebration
+ Originally celebrated as a feast commemorating all the martyrs, on All Saints Day, the Church remembers that “great multitude which no one can count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb” (cf. Revelation 7:9).
+ All Saints Day is a celebration of the fulfilment of Pentecost, recognizing that the message of the Gospel that was entrusted to the Apostles on that holy day has borne fruit in the lives of countless women, men, and children from every corner of the earth who are now with God in heaven.
+ This special feast reminds us that the call to holiness is for everyone. Not only are we called to be saints, holiness is possible whatever our age, race, economic status, or vocation.
For prayer reflection
“We must rise again with Christ, we must seek the world which is above and set our mind on the things of heaven. Let us long for those who are longing for us, hasten to those who are waiting for us, and ask those who look for our coming to intercede for us. We should not only want to be with the saints, we should also hope to possess their happiness. While we desire to be in their company, we must also earnestly seek to share in their glory.”—Saint Bernard of Clairvaux.
Source: Aleteia.org
Focus of the week
Parish appeal project: A window on improvements
After the huge success of the Parish coming together to decorate both halls, we would like to finish the job by having the windows and French doors leading onto the garden replaced.
This will not only improve the cosmetics, both internally and externally, but will provide more efficient insulation, improve the security and increase the potential of fund-raising through hall hire.
It will also include replacing the doors in the library corridor and small hall with a proper Fire Exit. This work needs to be done professionally. So, on this occasion, it is your donations, not your time, being requested. The total to be raised is £20,000 and we will be starting the Appeal on 24th October. As usual, we are grateful for all donations no matter how large or small.
Christ the King Celebration
This year, to celebrate the Feast of Christ the King we will serve prosecco along with tea and coffee after 11am mass.
Later that day, as some parishioners have shown interest in getting to know more about the Chemin Neuf way of life, we will be holding a cheese and wine evening starting at 6pm. Please register if you would like to attend. Please contact the Parish Office.