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Sep 2023
Click here for our latest newsletter Our First Reading this week is from Ezekiel 18:25-28: It is possible to turn from sin and preserve one’s life.The Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 25: A prayer to God for mercy.Today’s Second Reading is taken from Philippians 2:1-11: Be like Christ who humbled himself and was exalted by God.This Sunday’s Gospel Reading is Matthew 21:28-32: Jesus poses a question to the chief priests and elders on the meaning of obedience. Jesus questions the priests and elders through the parable we hear in today’s Gospel. The......
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Sep 2023
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Sep 2023
One of the major challenges today in making our faithful Catholics stronger in theirfaith is by providing them with a solid formation. When you get to know your Faithbetter it affects everything in your life in a positive way, how you pray, how you readthe Bible, how you experience the mass and how you share your faith with others,especially when people or family members ask challenging questions to you. EveryFriday night from Friday October 13 we will be gathering to deepen, share andstudy important aspects of our faith. The online gathering begins......
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Sep 2023
This year our online Sunday Bible Study will start later in the afternoon at 4pm.(Please note the change form 2pm last year). This semester, beginning September 24th, we will be studying The Eucharist in the Bible from Genesis to the Book of Revelation.Join us on the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/72104785609...
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Sep 2023
Click here for our latest newsletter Our First Reading this week is from Isaiah 55:6-9: God’s ways are far beyond the ways of human beings. The Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 145: God is near to those who call upon him. The Second Reading is taken from Philippians 1:20c24,27a: Paul tells the Philippians to live for Christ. This Sunday’s Gospel Reading is Matthew 20:1-16: In the parable of the workers in the vineyard, Jesus teaches about God’s generous mercy. On the surface, the parable of the workers in the vineyard appears to......
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Sep 2023
Click here for our latest newsletter Evangelii Gaudium Day Our First Reading this Sunday is from Sirach 27:30—28:9: Those who seek God’s mercy must be merciful toward others. The Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 103: A song of praise to God who is kind and merciful. This week’s Second Reading is Romans 14:7-9: We belong to the Lord. Today’s Gospel Reading is taken from Matthew 18:21-35: Jesus teaches that we must forgive one another as God has forgiven us. A New Pastoral Year Begins Dear friends, another school and pastoral year has......
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Sep 2023
Click here for our latest newsletter 10th September 2023Education Day Our First Reading this Sunday is from Ezekiel 33:7-9: The Son of Man is appointed as guardian of Israel.The Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 95: Song of praise to God, our salvation.This week’s Second Reading is from Romans 13:8-10: The Law is summarized in the commandment to love your neighbour as yourself.Today’s Gospel Reading is Matthew 18:15-20: Jesus teaches his disciples how to settle disputes in the Church.In today’s reading we find one of only three instances in which Jesus uses the......
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Sep 2023
Parents of Children in Year 4 of Primary School in September 2023 areeligible to enrol their children for the First Holy Communion Programme2023-24. Here is how you sign up:Email the parish office (forestgate@brcdt.org) and request a First HolyCommunion Registration Form, please note you will need to provide a copyof your child’s baptismal certificate when returning registration form.Registration open now until Sunday 24th September 2023.The programme will begin on Saturday 30th September 2023 for allthose who have completed registration. This meeting is for parents andchildren, further information will be given at this meeting....
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Sep 2023
The RCIA Journey in Faith programme at St. Antony’s is now open forregistrations for the 2023-4 year. RCIA is for adults who would like to become Catholic or complete their initiation(receive confirmation and/or the Eucharist). We also welcome adults who want tolearn more about the Catholic faith without making a commitment to join the Church(e.g. you might be married to a Catholic, or just searching for a spiritual home andcurious about what the Church teaches). To find out more or to register, contact Catherine onstantonysyouthproject@gmail.com, 07807 348 223, or in person.Registrations are......
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Sep 2023
Click here for our latest newsletter Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3, 2023Our First Reading this Sunday is Jeremiah 20:7-9: Jeremiah laments but cannot fail to speak in God’s name. The Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 63: Our souls yearn for God. This week’s Second Reading is from Romans 12:1-2: Paul encourages the Romans to stay faithful to God. Our Gospel Reading today is Matthew 16:21-27: Jesus speaks of his Passion and rebukes Peter for his objection.Now that the disciples have acknowledged that Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus confides in them......