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Fr Christian writes: Parish of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and St Dominic,

Homerton
On one level the gospel which the Church gives us to meditate upon
this week is clear enough: do not be proud, and be as generous as you The Presbytery, Balance Road, E9 5SS
can sensibly be with what you have. But, as I am sure we all know, homerton@rcdow.org.uk
just because a command is clear, that does not make it easy to follow. www.immaculatehearthomerton.org
Tel: 020 8985 1495
Sadly, in every age the sin of avarice, love of money, is at the root of so
much evil. Most obviously there are muggers and burglars, but there Parish Priest: Fr Patrick Allsop
are also those thieves who wear smart suits, enriching themselves by Assistant Priest: Fr Christian de Lisle
taking from their own workers' pension fund. Scripture describes
oppression of the poor and theft of an employee’s wages sins “crying
11th November 2018: 32nd Sunday of the Year: Mass Book p. 154
to heaven for vengeance” for a reason!

These are extreme examples, of course, but let us not forget the more MASSES AND INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
subtle ways in which we can allow greed to overtake us. Do we think
nothing of buying a can of Coke or buying a coffee, but balk at giving Sunday:
the same amount of money for the upkeep of the Church or help for 9 am Donald Ukwunnah
the poor? That is a minor sin, no doubt, but these sins can build up 11 am Holy Souls & Felix Martin Yangou RIP
and, more importantly, these small sins make us used to acting Monday: St Josaphat, Bp & M
greedily, to become used to meanness. Eph. 4.1-7,11-13; John 17.20-26
9.30 am Holy Souls & Maria Thi Do
The answer to greed and selfishness is always generosity. Becoming a Tuesday: Feria Titus 2.1-8,11-14; Luke 17.7-10
good person is always about developing good habits. If we have a habit 9.30 am Zererina Monteiro & Nwabueze Sokei RIP
of greed in small matters, we are much more likely to be greedy in big Wednesday: Feria Titus 3.1-7; Luke 17.11-19
matters. But, if we are generous in small things we will build up the 9.30 am Holy Souls & Charity Shop staff
habit of being generous in everything we do.
Thursday: St Albert the Great, Bp & D
Ecclus.15.1-6; Matt. 13.47-52
All this said, Christ's parables always have a message of hope for us,
9.30 am Georgette Mensah, Paddy Maughan & Okuwudili
as well as moral advice. Let us not forget that, spiritually, in Christ's
stories we are all the poor. What have we got to offer God? So very Sokei RIP
little. When we think about God's glory we are like that poor old widow Friday: St Edmund of Abingdon, Bp.
when she looked up at the beauty and splendour of the Temple. What 2 Jn. 4-9; Luke 17.26-37
could she contribute? Almost nothing, just as we can contribute 9.30 am Holy Souls & Benedette Agbakoba RIP
almost nothing to the glory of God. But Christ holds it up as an Saturday: St Hugh of Lincoln, Bp.
example for all. Let us take comfort in that. Ez..3.17-21; Matt. 9.35-37
9.30 am Holy Souls
6.30 pm Elijah: Birthday
PARISH NOTICES for their predecessors. Like the Deanery Requiem we hosted last
Wednesday – and it was good to see members of the congregation
FINANCE
joining us in prayer – this is a Mass which unites the generations of
Collections last Sunday amounted to £1019.11. The Second clergy who have worked and are working in the diocese.
Collections for Missions were £447.59. Thank you for your generosity.
OFFICE HOURS
SICK AND RETIRED PRIESTS For the time being these will remain as 3.30 pm to 5 pm on Tuesday,
This weekend is the appeal for the diocese’s Sick and Retired Priests Wednesday and Friday. No appointment is necessary, but if you
Fund. This supports our priests when, like Fr Tony, they leave full- telephone in advance to arrange a time, that could be helpful.
time parish ministry. Fr Seamus is still happily living opposite the FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
church in Creeslough, and receives support from the Fund. Retired
priests need to be found somewhere to live, and to be paid a modest This week at 11 am on Saturday in the Hall.
income to allow them to survive. The normal retirement age for
HOLY SOULS
diocesan priests is 75 so they work well beyond the lay person’s
retirement age. Because priests retire so much later than most people, The Holy Souls envelopes and sheets for names are still available at
they are more likely to need nursing and social care soon after the back of Church. We have received a large number of sheets which
retirement. The Fund pays for this sort of support, and for things like are in the folder presented at the altar on All Souls.
escorts to accompany priests to medical appointments.
SCHOOL FORMS
There are envelopes at the back of church to enclose your donation
Neither Fr Christian nor I can sign school forms this year because we
and to make it a gift aid declaration if you can. If you need to, take the
have not known anybody in the parish for two years. Val Louis, our
envelope with you and return it next Sunday.
chief catechist, has agreed to sign to certify Mass attendance. I will
WORKS IN THE CHURCH sign to guarantee Val as a proper person.
The tower is now cleaned of the results of pigeon infestation, and has School forms will therefore ONLY be signed AFTER THE 9.30 MASS
been secured so birds can no longer get inside. It has been sprayed to ON SATURDAYS.
limit any possibility of lingering contamination.
DAYS WITH MARY
A great deal of ordinary rubbish was also removed and will be recycled
These are held regularly to encourage devotion to Our Lady. The next
this week. The Catholic Mothers were glad to find two unused rolls of
one is on Saturday 1st December at St Scholastica in Kenninghall
banqueting table paper which were stored up there. There are also a
Road. It starts at 9.30 with a Procession before Mass at 10.00. After
large number of beer and sherry glasses which will be washed and
Mass there is an hour to eat your own packed lunch, before Exposition
made available.
and a Procession of the Blessed Sacrament. After a break for tea, the
DIOCESAN REQUIEM FOR DECEASED CLERGY day ends with the conferral of the Miraculous Medal and the Brown
Scapular. Throughout the day there are talks about the mysteries of
Fr Patrick and Fr Christian will be going to the Annual Requiem Mass
the Rosary and opportunities for Confession and Adoration. This is a
in the Cathedral this Wednesday afternoon. The Cardinal will preside,
wonderful opportunity to deepen devotion to our Blessed Lady locally.
and many priests from across the diocese will concelebrate the Mass

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