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The ancient Hebrew people had a very strong sense of the king as the one who determined the health of the nation. If the king was corrupt and cruel then the nation would suffer at his hands, and officials beneath him would be corrupt themselves. If the king fulfilled his role in dispensing justice and in protecting the widow and the orphan, then the nation as a whole would benefit. Not only would the vulnerable be protected but the administration would be conducted with in

First Holy Communion 2018 We look forward to meeting all parents on Monday 4th December at 8 pm in the parish centre. Please bring a photocopy of your child’s baptism certificate and the course contribution of £20 with you. Many thanks. Registration is now closed. New Altar Servers Please make a note of our second training session with Father Terry at 11 am on Saturday 2nd December, in church. Looking forward to seeing all new servers and any server with questions for Fat

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Baptism: Ask God’s blessing on Charles and Montgomery Denning baptised Saturday 18th November and Phoebe Anne D’Souza Sunday 19th November. Phoebe will be baptised during the 8.30 am Mass. First Holy Communion 2018 Registration is now closed. We look forward to meeting all parents on Monday 4th December at 8 pm in the parish centre. Please bring a photocopy of your child’s baptism certificate and the course contribution of £20 with you. Many thanks. Today: INCENSED Youth Gr

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Do you know anybody named Sophie? Ask her if she knows what her name means. It means wisdom. The Greek word for wisdom is Sophia, and it is a feminine noun. Our first reading today (Wisdom 6.12-16) sings the praises of wisdom. To understand and appreciate fully these beautiful words, we need to know something of the context. The Book of Wisdom was written around the time of Jesus, perhaps a little earlier. It shows the influence of Greek philosophy. Even today we know the nam

November remembrance Each year throughout the month of November we offer Masses for the holy souls, and we bring up a book of remembrance at each Mass. Sheets for those to be remembered are now available, and envelopes. You can put them in the collection or drop them through the presbytery letterbox. Sick and Retired Priests – Collection After All Masses This Weekend 11th/12th November There are currently more than 80 retired and ill priests being supported by the Sick and Re

Well, you could take it all literally. You would not, for example, be able to introduce someone to your father, saying 'This is my father' because it is written, 'Call no one on earth your father.' You would even have to stop calling him Dad - because that is simply a time-honoured affectionate way of saying 'Father'. In the same way, teachers would not be able to put down 'teacher' on any application form that asked their occupation, for it is written, 'you must not allow

TELEPHONE PROBLEMS FIXED The landline is back working as usual: 0208 883 4234.. November remembrance Each year throughout the month of November we offer Masses for the holy souls, and we bring up a book of remembrance at each Mass. Sheets for those to be remembered are now available, and envelopes. You can put them in the collection or drop them through the presbytery letterbox. Funerals The Funeral Mass for Neville Reinhardt, the uncle of Debbie Lissowski, will be on Thursda