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WAY OF PENTECOST - WEEK 2
A journey of reading the Acts of the Apostles, chapter to 11.
Daily meditation of the Word of God on the theme: God is not my first
choice in life.
Monday - Luke 10:39-40
Martha had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving.
Tuesday - 1 Kings 3:10-12
God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right, behold, I now do according to your word. Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind...”
Wednesday - Matthew 6:31-33
Do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Thursday - Mark 10:20-22
The young man said to him, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” Disheartened by the saying, he went away, for he had great possessions.
Friday - Luke 14:16-20
Come, for everything is now ready. But they all began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I have bought a field, and I must go out see it. Please have me excused.’ And another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to examine them. Please have me excused.’ And another said, I have married a , and therefore I cannot come.’
Saturday - Luke 9:61-62
Yet another said, “I will follow , Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home.” Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”
Upcoming Events
Our Vision
Parish as a family: Building our community
This has been the vision of our parish for a few years and we would like it to remain a priority: being a place where everyone is happy to experience their faith together. Many parishioners, visitors and new comers to the parish have expressed how welcoming our parish is and how important it is to feel they are part of a community. Building up relationships in a safe environment, as well as being open and welcoming, is of utmost importance and must continue.
Securing the faith of the future generation
Our parish is committed to fulfil its duty towards future generations by welcoming children and fostering an environment that invites children to discover God and His love for them. As such, initiatives targeting children and families need to continue. We are also committed to sustaining our buildings and premises in order to meet our responsibility towards future generations. We are thankful that those before us left a prayerful church in good condition, but we must continue to maintain and invest in our Church.
Enhancing a dynamic and prayerful liturgy
The Eucharist is the ‘source and summit of the Christian life’; for in the Eucharist is contained Christ himself. As a parish we are called to put the celebration of the Eucharist at the centre. Our vision is to deliver a dynamic and prayerful liturgy, reaching out to the diversity of the congregation and accessible to everyone in our parish community. We hope that this calling serves as an invitation to actively participate and serve in the work of the Lord at the parish.
Christ the King Playgroup
Every Thursday - 9.30-11am in the Large Hall
Playgroup is now back in business!!!
Adoration of the blessed sacrament with music and meditations
Adoration and confession are available each weekday, Monday to Friday between 6 and 7pm.
On Wednesdays adoration will include music and meditation.
Retreats
The Chemin Neuf Community offers retreats in a variety of formats throughout the year. They last from one day to seven days, they take place away in a retreat house or in your neighbourhood, or even at home via the Internet. All are rooted in Ignatian Spirituality.
For more information and to see what is coming up at Storrington and Sclerder Abbey’s please use the link below
