Pew Sheet 30th Sunday Ordinary Time
Readings
First Reading | Sirach 35:15b-17, 20-22b|
The Lord is the judge, and with him is no partiality. He will not show partiality in the case of a poor man; and he will listen to the prayer of one who is wronged. He will not ignore the supplication of the orphan or the widow when she pours out her story. He whose service is pleasing to the Lord will be accepted, and his prayer will reach to the clouds. The prayer of the humble pierces the clouds, and he will not be consoled until it reaches the Lord; he will not desist until the Most High visits him and does justice for the righteous and executes judgement. And the Lord will not delay.
Responsorial Psalm | Ps 34(33):2-3. 17-18. 19, 23. ℟7a
The lowly one called, and the LORD heard him.
I will bless the LORD at all times, praise of him is always in my mouth.
In the LORD my soul shall make its boast; he humble shall hear and be glad. R.
The LORD turns his face against the wicked to cut off their remembrance from the earth.
When the just one cries out, the LORD hears, and rescues him in all his distress. R.
The LORD is close to the broken-hearted; those whose spirit is crushed he will save.
The LORD ransoms the souls of his servants. All who trust in him shall not be condemned. R.
Second Reading | 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 |
Beloved: I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who have loved his appearing. At my first defence no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Gospel | Luke 18:9-14
At that time: Jesus told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: ‘Two men went up into the Temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: “God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.” But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner!” I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.’
Notices
Mass times this week: Monday 12pm, Tuesday 10am, Friday 12pm, Sunday 10am
Black History Month: The Parish marks the last Sunday of October with some food and fellowship following Mass this morning. Thank you to all of those who have contributed to our marking of this important month this year
PCC Meeting after Mass next week
Harvest Festival will be on November 16th – please begin to store cans of food and toiletries for donations to local charities
If anyone would be interested in going to the Advent Carol Service at S. Paul’s Cathedral on November, please speak to Fr Aidan
For Your Prayers
Ken Edie, Natalie Card, Joanne Daly, Owen Lewthwaite, Eunice Braithwaite, Eddie Martin, Tina Hutson
Year’s Mind
Sunday: Edith Rhodes | Tuesday: Thomas Wade | Wednesday: Elsie Martin | Thursday: William Terry