25th Sunday Ordinary Time Year A

Today’s Readings

First Reading  Isaiah 55:6-9  A call to repentance.

Second Reading Philippians 1:20.24-27  Closeness to Christ is what matters most to Paul.

Gospel Matthew 20:1-16  Jesus tells a parable to stress that the values of the kingdom of God are different from the values of the world.

MUSIC

This week the choir will be continuing with the Belmont Mass setting, a simple but beautiful setting of the Mass texts. You can find a recording of the Belmont Mass (the Kyrie is missing) here
Opening Hymn: Seek ye first the Kingdom of God 820
Penitential Rite Belmont Mass
Gloria  Belmont Mass
Psalm said
Creed said
Gospel Acclamation Belmont
Preparation of the Gifts  organ; followed by Blest are you, Lord  603
Sanctus  Belmont Mass
Agnus Dei Belmont Mass
Holy Communion  organ; Come, adore this wondrous presence  656
Recessional  O Lord, my God  721
Prayer of the Faithful
Praying especially for:

Special Intention

A reminder that there is a meeting tomorrow (Tuesday 16 September) for all in our community involved in catechesis: Children’s Liturgy, preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation, teachers of religion. If you are interested in beginning as a catechist, come along too. The meeting is at 19:00 in the church of St Alphonse, in the room to the right of the altar. If you cannot attend, but wish to be kept informed as to the results of the meeting, please let me know. Thanks,

Fr Ed

Many thanks for your response to our Gaza appeal, sending urgently needed resources to many whose lives have been devastated by war. Between our 2 weekend collections and several generous individual donations, we were able to send €2,941.40 to Caritas (Jerusalem). People we will never meet will benefit from your generosity. Again, many thanks. Our care for those in need is a sure indicator of our fidelity to the gospel of Christ.

Fr Ed

Feast of the Triumph (Exaltation) of the Cross

Today’s Readings

First Reading  Numbers 21:4-9

Second Reading Philippians 2:6-11

Gospel Matthew 13:44-46 shorter form  We give up everything to hold on to what is truly important.

MUSIC

This week the choir will be continuing with the Belmont Mass setting, a simple but beautiful setting of the Mass texts. You can find a recording of the Belmont Mass (the Kyrie is missing) here
Opening Hymn: When I survey the Wondrous Cross  756
Penitential Rite Belmont Mass
Gloria  Belmont Mass
Psalm said
Creed said

Gospel Acclamation Belmont

Preparation of the Gifts  organ; followed by Lord, accept the gifts we offer  704

Sanctus  Belmont Mass
Agnus Dei Belmont Mass
Holy Communion  organ; My soul proclaims you, Mighty God  340
Recessional  Praise to the Holiest in the Height  788
Prayer of the Faithful
Praying especially for:
TBC.

Dear all,
The
next EFG meeting is next Monday, 8 September,  8 p.m. at 4 rue du Pont,
L-5355 Oetrange.
Steve McCarthy will lead a discussion on  ‘Why Jorgen Randers’ forecasts for
2052 are less apocalyptic than others and is this justified?’.

If you have not already done so, please could you let me know if you plan to
be there.

We have two further meetings planned: Monday 29 September, discussion led by
Simon Norcross on posible solutions that technology may provide, and Monday
13 October, topic to be decided.
Best wishes
Philippa Seymour