Thirtieth Sunday
Published
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Gospel Reflection. In today’s gospel, the Pharisees posed Christ another “difficult” question: “Master, which is the greatest commandment of the Law?” As usual, this was in order to test him. A close look at Jesus’ response today reveals that Jesus presents us with the vertical dimension of love: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your soul….” It is important to note that to love God with one’s body and soul requires a lot of sacrifice and humility. To love God is an essential prerequisite for being like him. The second dimension of love is horizontal: “You must love your neighbour as yourself?” This is more difficult than the first. This is because we neglect and take it for granted. This is by thinking that we can love God alone without loving our neighbours. Hence, Christ reminds us that: “If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen” (1Jn 4, 20). So, the best way of expressing our love for God is through our neighbours. We must affect others positively in order to love God well.
Fr Philip
THIRTIETH SUNDAY (A)
| Day / Date | Time | ChurchCh | Intention |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT 24th OCT | 6.00pm | CC | In thanksgiving (Vipin & family) |
| SUN 25th OCT | 8.30am | SJ | Thomas Isard RIP (Pat Hook) |
| SUN 25th OCT | 10.00am | CC | Lucy Cziraki RIP (Anne & Tony Mahoney) |
| SUN 25th OCT | 12noon | SPH | For the People of the Parish |
| MON 26th OCT | 10.00am | CC | Welfare of Katharine Davies (Anne & Tony Mahoney) |
| MON 26th OCT | 12 noon | CC | Funeral Service for Peter Kerrigan |
| TUE 27thOct | 10.00am | SJ | God’s Blessings on Elizabeth Johnston (Mahoney family |
| SAINTS SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES | |||
| WED 28th OCT | Priest celebrates Mass privately | ||
| THU 29th OCT | 10.00am | CC | God’s Blessings on Steve Collins (Catherine Collins) |
| FRI 30th OCT | 10.00am | CC | John Campbell RIP (Frances Hirst) |
| FRI 30th OCT | 6.15pm | CC | Mass (Latin) Simon Presnell RIP (Suzanne McGoldrick) |
| SAT 31st OCT | 10.00am | CC | Lucy RIP & God’s Blessings on William, Edward, Jamie & Emma & their families (Anne & Tony Mahoney) |
| SAT 31st OCT | 6.00pm | CC | Hilda Bache RIP |
| ALL SAINTS | |||
| SUN 1st NOV | 8.30am | SJ | Joseph Kiggundu RIP Lukwago family) |
| SUN 1st NOV | 10.00am | CC | Anthony Johnston RIP (Elizabeth Johnston) |
| SUN 1st NOV | 12noon | SPH | For the People of the Parish |
Are you in year 7-13 and would like to come and join us for pizza, fun and games? We would love to see you at our meeting in Fisher Hall after Saturday 6.00pm Mass– Stefano. Meeting dates 14th Nov, 28th Nov, 12 Dec then a break for Christmas.
There will be a special “Lifeboat" Bereavement Workshop on Saturday 14th November, from 2 - 4pm. November is a month when we particularly turn our thoughts to those who have gone before us. This workshop will focus on how we can keep memories alive and honour the dearly departed. If you have experienced a significant bereavement in the last few years, this afternoon workshop is for you. Venue will be St Peter’s, Hadlow. Plenty of parking, refreshments and a warm welcome. Contact Isabelle 07873 953423 for more information and to book a place. Prior booking essential.
MUMS/DADS NIGHTS Taking time to feed our own faith by exploring an aspect of Christianity with other parents in the parish. We meet in someone's home, watch some input to get us thinking and chat over pizza and drinks. All are very welcome. Contacts Isabel (07851062232 or Nick (07851609097)
COMMUNITY STOREHOUSE, PADDOCK WOOD Please continue with your much needed donations, which can be left in the Narthex at St Justus. Online bank transfer: Community Storehouse, HSBC Bank Sort code: 40-36-35Acc No: 11298410 Ref: St Justus member. Waitrose and Tesco gift cards are welcome as an alternative.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL would like to thank everyone who supported the SVP through the local Waitrose CommunityAppeal, they were awarded 2nd Prize of £1,000. Fantastic result for their funds!
CORPUS CHRISTI BAZAAR Fisher Hall - 21 November (12-3pm) Thanks to those who have donated goods already - donations still needed for all stalls and also any prizes for the Grand Draw Raffle (gifts, bottles, vouchers etc). Grand Draw tickets will be on sale after Mass and we will again be asking volunteers to sign up to run a stall, or bring cakes, or houseplants, or International Street food. Your support is much appreciated! Completed ticket stubs and money for the Grand Draw can be returned to volunteers after Mass or handed in at the Parish Office. Thank you!
NOVEMBER MONTH OF HOLY SOULS NOVEMBER DEAD LIST ENVELOPES are available at the back of all our churches. Full details are on the envelopes but those parishioners of St Justus & St Peter, please leave your envelopes in those churches.
NB The Parish Office is closed Tuesday 27th October.
All Night Vigil, Friday 6th November, starting at 10pm with Mass
TONBRIDGE Hall Bookings: Please contact the parish office during office hours 01732 353984 or by email. Not in the evenings or week-ends
THIS WEEKEND Sunday 10.00am Mass we have our Annual Solar Lights Appeal and a retiring collection.
CORPUS CHRISTI SOCIAL MORNING - The next meeting is on Tuesday, 27th October at 10.00am in Fisher Hall for Coffee & Chat. The speaker will be PC Phil. All welcome. There will be a raffle. We would appreciate any help in setting out the tables and chairs before the meeting.
ST PETER’S Mass for the Dearly Departed and Blessing of the Graves in Hadlow. This will be on Sunday 8th November, 12 noon Mass followed by blessing of the graves in Hadlow Cemetery. If you would like to add someone to our list, please contact Isabelle or Maureen.
ST PETER Come to a special coffee ‘morning' at, now new date of 29th November, to hear all about the next phase of the refurbishments and improvements that will be taking place early next year. Come and join us for noon Mass, then coffee, tea and cake after Mass, to learn about the project for which the Diocese has now granted permission. All very welcome.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PROFRAMME 2027 REGISTRATION DATES Monday 26th October 7-8.00pm in the Fisher Hall. Programme begins in January. If you wish your child to be included in the Programme then you must come along and register them on either of those two meeting dates. Please bring along to the meeting their Baptism Certificate & a Passport size photo.
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION The time has changed with immediate effect and is now to be on Tuesdays at Corpus Christi at 6.00 pm.
ST JUSTUS CHURCH HALL Jumble Sale on Saturday 31st October 11.00am-2.00pm. Refreshments Served. Enquiries: Joan 01892 838495
ST JUSTUS Bacon rolls will be available in the hall after Mass on Sunday 1st November!