SAINT HELEN’S PARISH 28 th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR 15 th October 2017 "Invite everyone you can find to the wedding." THE WORD THIS WEEK The Gospel today speaks of a wedding feast that is open to all, but not everyone is willing to come. This is a challenge to us, who feel we have been invited and have a place in the Kingdom. It might also be a chance for us to reflect on how we reach out to the lapsed, and to the unbaptised: Do we wait for people to knock on the door, or do we go out to find them and share the banquet? We might also reflect on how we celebrate marriage, and support it, and prepare young people for it. The Reading from Isaiah reminds us that in Judaism the coming of the Messiah is often compared to a wedding feast, and shows what that should feel like: Rich food, fine wine, and the wiping away of tears. But Paul tells the Philippians this doesn’t worry him, he (and we) rely on God to fulfil all our needs as lavishly as only God can. TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: (Psalter: Week 4) Isaiah 25: 6 – 10. The Lord will prepare a banquet and will wipe away tears from every cheek. Response: Psalm 22. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose. Near restful waters he leads me to revive my drooping spirit. He guides me along the right path; he is true to his name. If I should walk in the valley of darkness no evil would I fear. You are there with your crook and your staff; with these you give me comfort. You have prepared a banquet for me in the sight of my foes. My head you have anointed with oil; my cup is overflowing. Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me all the days of my life. In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever. Philippians 4: 12 – 14, 19 – 20. There I is nothing I cannot master with the help of the One who gives me strength. Acclamation for the Gospel: Alleluia, Alleluia. Alleluia! The Word was made flesh and lived among us; To all who did accept him He gave power to become children of God. Alleluia, Alleluia. Alleluia! Matthew 22: 1 – 14. Invite everyone you can find to the wedding. Prayer of the Faithful: R/. Lord, guide us along the right path.
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SAINT HELEN’S PARISH
28th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR 15th October 2017
"Invite everyone you can find to the wedding."
THE WORD THIS WEEK The Gospel today speaks of a wedding feast that is open to all, but not everyone is willing to come. This is a
challenge to us, who feel we have been invited and have a place in the Kingdom. It might also be a chance for
us to reflect on how we reach out to the lapsed, and to the unbaptised: Do we wait for people to knock on the
door, or do we go out to find them and share the banquet? We might also reflect on how we celebrate marriage,
and support it, and prepare young people for it. The Reading from Isaiah reminds us that in Judaism the coming
of the Messiah is often compared to a wedding feast, and shows what that should feel like: Rich food, fine
wine, and the wiping away of tears. But Paul tells the Philippians this doesn’t worry him, he (and we) rely on
God to fulfil all our needs as lavishly as only God can.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: (Psalter: Week 4)
Isaiah 25: 6 – 10. The Lord will prepare a banquet and will wipe away tears from every cheek.
Response: Psalm 22. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose. Near restful waters he leads me to revive my drooping spirit.
He guides me along the right path; he is true to his name. If I should walk in the valley of darkness no evil would I fear. You are there with your crook and your staff; with these you give me comfort.
You have prepared a banquet for me in the sight of my foes. My head you have anointed with oil; my cup is overflowing.
Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me all the days of my life. In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever.
Philippians 4: 12 – 14, 19 – 20. There I is nothing I cannot master with the help of the One who gives me strength.
Acclamation for the Gospel:
Alleluia, Alleluia. Alleluia! The Word was made flesh and lived among us; To all who did accept him He gave power to become children of God. Alleluia, Alleluia. Alleluia!
Matthew 22: 1 – 14. Invite everyone you can find to the wedding.
Prayer of the Faithful: R/. Lord, guide us along the right path.
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MASS AND SERVICES DURING THE WEEK: Sat 14th October
6.30pm 28th SUNDAY of the Year
Philippine and Peter Sowerby Intention
Sun 15th
10.30am
28th SUNDAY of the Year
For the People of the Parish
With the Baptism of Theodore Preece.
Mon 16th October 6.40pm
7.00pm
Rosary
Eric Brown (S.V.P.)
Tues 17th October
9.40am
10.00am
Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr
Rosary
Anthony McKay (AJ)
Wed 18th October
9.40am
10.00am
SAINT LUKE, Evangelist
Rosary Gatti Family Intention (MG)
Adoration 2 to 4 pm & 6 to 8 pm
Thurs 19th October
9.40am
10.00am Rosary
Eithne + Robert Morgan
Fri 20th October 9.40am
10.00am
Rosary
Mathew Parayil (VT)
Sat 21st October
5.45 – 6.15pm
6.30pm
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
29th SUNDAY of the Year
Niall Mansell (CL)
Sun 22nd October
10.30am 29th SUNDAY of the Year
For the People of the Parish .
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Saturday 5.45pm to 6.15pm, or at any time by arrangement with the priest.
CELEBRATING STEPS ALONG THE JOURNEY OF FAITH
A CHILD FOR BAPTISM? The Parish PREPARATION for BAPTISM
continues on Wednesday evening. If you have missed this series, please take the (green)
form ‘Your Child and Baptism’ available in the porch, fill it in and return it to book in to
the next Preparation.
Preparing for RECONCILIATION: Parents and Children gather in the Hall on Tuesday,
6.30pm, to remember how God gives us love, and celebrate how God gives us Joy.
JOINING THE CHURCH AS AN ADULT: Please see the opposite page.
MARRIAGE At least 6 months notice (preferably 12 months) must be given, by Church law. Before
making any arrangements please see the priest to avoid any disappointments.
Bereaved? BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT provides a safe place to enable you to come to terms
with your grief. One-to-one and group support available. For details contact 07895 092009.
PARISH PRAYER LIST: In our prayers we are asked to pray for all who are sick or
housebound, and those who care for them, including: Pamela Griffiths Teresa Meade Sheila Harris Gerry Phenis Graham Jenkins Sandra Bray Jean Kerrigan Lloyd Jones John Maguire Cecelia Mawby Pat Emanuelli Dorothy Warmsley Isobel Cummins Pauline Richards David Mabey Valerie Donovan Paul Costigan Margaret Jones Carol Morrissey Claris Howell
Tess Thomas Grace Donovan Mary Camwell Wilson Brown Nick Davies
Alice Jones David Warmsley Mary + Bill Morrissey
IN YOUR PRAYERS, PLEASE remember also Nick Davies, who with his brother Geoff has done much building and repair work for the parish. Nick died on Tuesday morning. We offer our condolences to Anita and all his family, and pray for the repose of his soul.
CATHOLICISM, starting on
Thursday 9th November, for adults
who want to explore joining the
Church, or learn more about the faith.
PROCLAIM ’17 - Archdiocese of Cardiff Evangelisation
Conference: This Saturday 21st October, St David’s College, Cardiff.
Come and be equipped to share the Gospel! Practical steps forward in
pursuing the Church’s mission - to make disciples of all nations. A keynote
address from Archbishop Bernard Longley of Birmingham and a choice of
five different seminar / workshops with practical help and resources as you
take up the Church’s mission. With wonderful speakers from across the UK it really is an event not
to miss! For further information and to book, please go to www.tinyurl.com/cardiffproclaim.
GOOD NEIGHBOURS is the
theme of ‘’One World Week,
starting next Sunday, with the
reminder ‘My World Depends on Us’.
‘WORLD DAY OF PRAYER OF THE POOR’: There will be a
Deanery preparation at 7pm on October 25th in Saint Dyfrig, Treforest, to which we
will send two parish delegates, though anyone else interested is also invited. Pope Francis has written an outstanding letter on the subject which is available on the Vatican website: http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/poveri/documents/papa-francesco_20170613_messagio-i-giornatamondiale-poveri-2017.html
You are invited to a CAFOD retreat at the Ty Croeso Centre, Llantarnam Abbey, Cwmbran, NP44 3YJ on Saturday 18
November to explore how Romero’s life and faith can inspire and challenge us and transform our world.
All welcome; please invite friends and parishioners to come along too. The retreat is free but please book in advance via
cafod.org.uk/retreat or call 0303 303 3030..
HELP, PLEASE! The Parents and Toddlers are struggling to keep open for their regular Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday slots. Any help to keep this ministry going would be most appreciated by many
struggling young parents (and carefree young children). Could you help lay out the toys and prepare the hall, take on a few simple administrative tasks, or brew the teas and coffees? Please talk to Emma Yates, 07875699261 who would love to hear from you.
Reformation 500 Wales’ National Service of Commemoration and commitment,
in Saint David’s Cathedral, on Tuesday 31st October, 11am. Also a lecture by Professor Densil Morgan at 2pm. For details, please see the notice in the porch.
A SIGNIFICANT ANNIVERSARY? On Saint Dwynwen’s Day, January 25th next, the Archbishop is inviting all newly-weds (in 2017) and couples celebrating a significant anniversary this year to a Celebration of Marriage. If you (or someone in your family) fits this, please give Father your names, with details of the date and place of the marriage, for an invitation to be arranged.
