Parish News for the 24th Week in Ordinary Time
Weekly News
This Sunday is the 24th in Ordinary Time. In the Gospel reading Jesus teaches that ‘If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself and take up his cross and follow me’ Hard words to hear but they lead us to life with him in its fullness. Click here for the Scripture Readings.
This Saturday, the 11th September at 2pm
The annual charity walk for the Ashanti Development who help the lives of the poorest in Ghana. Each year they begin their walk from our church with a blessing. If you are free come and greet them.
Holy Cross Day
Tuesday 14th September, Solemn Mass and Benediction at 6.30pm followed by drinks. At this mass Fr James will be vested in our new red chasuble for the first time. This beautiful antique vestment was generously given to Old S.Pancras by Adrian Furnham in memory of his mother. Please speak to Fr James if you would like to donate a sacred vestment in memory of a loved one.
Our Lady of Copacabana
On Saturday the 18th September at 2pm the Bolivian community in London will be gathering in Old S.Pancras for their annual celebration of the Virgin of Copacabana. There will be a Solemn mass in the presence of their image of the Virgin and singing of a traditional Bolivian hymn to Mary. All are welcome.
Magnificat Books
Please speak let me know if you would like to order an October issue.
Coffee and Brass
Please join Nicolas on Saturday mornings for a spot of brass cleaning accompanied by coffee and conversation. Simply drop in between 10.30-11.30am to help keep our church looking beautiful.
Old S.Pancras Wine Cellar
Wine is served at many of our social events during the year and on Tuesdays after mass. Our cellar now needs restocking. Please bring any of your unwanted bottles or consider donating a bottle or two regularly. Hospitality is a vital part of our mission and outreach, but it isn’t without cost.
Mass Times
Sunday 12th September
24th Per Annum
Solemn Mass 9.30am
Monday 13th September
S.John Chrysostom
Mass 9.30am
Tuesday 14th September
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Solemn Mass & Benediction 6.30pm followed by drinks
Wednesday 15th September
Our Lady at the Cross
Mass at St Paul’s 11am
followed by coffee
Thursday 16th September
Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian
Mass 10am
followed by coffee
Friday 17th September
S.Robert Bellarmine
Fr James day-off
Mass at S.Mary’s 1.05pm
Saturday 18th September
Our Lady
Mass 10am
Our Lady of Copacabana
Solemn Mass 2pm
Sunday 19th September
25th Per Annum
Solemn Mass 9.30am