Mar 29th 2025
- craigguess
- Mar 29
- 6 min read
THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT - 30th March 2025
Dear Parish Family,
As we celebrate together the Fourth Sunday of Lent, we are called to reflect on the profound themes of mercy and renewal found in the readings given us by Holy Mother Church.
The Scriptures remind us of God’s unwavering love and the invitation to repentance. In the Gospel, we see Christ’s compassion as He offers forgiveness to us and a path to restoration. Let us take this opportunity to examine our hearts, turn away from sin, and embrace the grace that comes from reconciliation with God. May this Lenten season continue to deepen our faith and draw us ever closer to the heart of Christ, who patiently awaits our return.
With the Lord’s blessings,
Father Victor
SERVICES FOR THIS WEEK
THIS SUNDAY - THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT - THE PARISH MASS BEGINS AT 10.00 am.
AFTER MASS TODAY WE JOIN TOGETHER AS A PARISH FAMILY TO PARTAKE IN OUR BRING AND SHARE LUNCH.
1st April
TUESDAY
Low Mass at 6.30 pm.
Lent Study Group in the Vicarage at 7.15 pm.
2nd April
WEDNESDAY
Lauds (Morning Prayer) at 9.00 am.
Low Mass at 12.15 pm.
Stations of the Cross at 12.45 pm.
Lenten Lunch at 1.15 pm.
3rd April
THURSDAY
Lauds (Morning Prayer) at 9.00 am.
Low Mass at 10.00 am.
PLEASE NOTE: There is no Exposition, Vespers (Evening Prayer) and Benediction tonight.
4th April
FRIDAY
Lauds (Morning Prayer) at 9.00 am.
B.C.P. / English Missal Mass at 10.00 am.
Vespers (Evening Prayer) at 6.00 pm.
5th April
SATURDAY
Lauds (Morning Prayer) at 9.00 am.
Low Mass at 10.00 am.
Confessions from 10.30 am - 11.15 am
6th April
NEXT SUNDAY - THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Lauds (Morning Prayer) at 9.15 am.
Parish Mass at 10.00 am.
TEA AND COFFEE IS AVAILABLE AFTER MASS ON SUNDAYS - DO JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP.
PARISH NEWS
OUR HALF HOUR BIBLE STUDY GROUP ON SUNDAY This is a regular meeting that takes place after Sunday Mass and Coffee every week - Father Tunji leads us to reflect more closely on the Holy Scriptures, which are one of God’s most precious gifts to us. Bibles texts will be supplied.
YOUTH GROUP
The Youth Group meets for a Meal, for Fellowship, Discussion or some other Activity. We meet next for a look at our Christian faith has to teach us about Gender at 6.45 pm on Wednesday 9th April in the Vestry Hall.
LENTEN GIVING: This year is for the Additional Curates Society and in support of future Ordinands. The collecting boxes are available at the back of Church.
LENTEN CONFESSIONS - As well as Saturday mornings, the Sacrament of Confession can be celebrated 20 minutes before any of the Weekday Masses and immediately afterwards. Please speak to Father Victor, Father Ian or Father Tunji.
CHURCH CLEANING - Thanks to those who took the time to come and help. Blessings upon you for your faithfulness and commitment to our Parish family.
THE KEEPING OF LENT - SPECIAL SERVICES
THIS 4th SUNDAY OF LENT
Mothering Sunday, Blessing of Mothers and Bring and Share Lunch
WEEKLY LENTEN DEVOTIONS
Wednesdays after the 12.15 pm Mass: Stations of the Cross
Thursdays at 6.00 pm: Exposition, Evening Prayer and Benediction BUT PLEASE NOTE - NOT THIS THURSDAY
LENT COURSE
TUESDAYS AT 7.15 pm at the Vicarage.
This year marks the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. It gave rise to the Nicene Creed, a perfect summary of faith which we use on greater Feasts and on Every Sunday.
To take us further into our understanding of the Creed, this six session Lent Course had been prepared by Bishops of The Society. Each Session has an introductory video and some study notes with suggested questions for discussion. PLEASE JOIN US.
REPOSITORY - OUR PIETY STALL
This is open before and after Mass on Sundays and weekdays selling a wide range of items from religious cards, rosaries, books, crucifixes and icons to mugs, fridge magnets, church diaries, pens and note books.
THE PROCEEDS OF EVERYTHING WE SELL ON OUR PIETY STALL GOES TOWARDS WELL NEEDED CHURCH FUNDS.
Items can be seen in the glass case by the font at the back of church and in the glass case in the Vestry Hall. Please take a look.
OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL takes place each and every Sunday during school term time. If you have children between the ages of 5 - 12 they will be most welcome from 10 am in the Vestry Hall. Hope to see you there.
FATHER VICTOR IS ALSO BROTHER CUTHBERT OF THE BENEDICTINE COMMUNITY OF THE HOUSE OF INITIA NOVA - WHAT’S THIS ABOUT?
We are a Christian and monastic community officially recognized by the American Episcopal Church (our Sister Church in the United States). This means we are an officially recognised community of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
And may be its for you. What are you looking for? Does life seem like one distraction after an other – and yet the end is never insight? Does one’s history keep you from becoming more?
Do you yearn to live a more intentional, Christian life?
If any of these ring true, you may be the perfect inquirer into Religious Life.
If you are someone who desires a Contemplative life, God – You – Community; centered in prayer, dating back 1,500 plus years yet speaking to contemporary life: this Benedictine House may be what you are looking for!!
Members are found in the United States, England, Scotland, Cuba, Australia.
For more information: houseofinitianova@org
Motherhouse is in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Abbot Michael-John Austin – Superior – tel:2816304842
So, if you are interested in knowing more, please speak to Father Victor / Brother Cuthbert.
IF YOU HAVE ANY PRAYERS or Mass intentions you would like me to offer at Mass or if would like someone added to our parish prayer list of the Sick or Departed.
My contact details are as follows:
Telephone: 07714190663
I am also available in person during Surgery Hour on Saturday’s in Church between 10.30am - 11.30am.
THE SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION AND RECONCILIATION is also available at this time.
Please continue to remember the following in your prayers:
For a good keeping of Lent.
For our Church community, that we may continue to grow into the likeness of Our Lord through worship, prayer and service.
For our young church members who have recently made their First Holy Communion and for our newly Confirmed.
To offer thanks for the glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, for our salvation and the gift and pledge of new and abundant life.
For our Parish that we may emulate him in our faithfulness to the Gospel and its proclamation and to the care of our brothers and sisters in their need.
For our Bishop Paul and all the Parishes that look to him in the See of Oswestry.
For our Sunday School and for the children attending.
That the gifts of the Holy Spirit may be ours so that we may grow our Parish and serve the people of Fenny and Bletchley more effectively.
For the successful implementation of our ‘Growing Healthy Churches’ initiative.
For a deepening of our faith and a greater commitment to Christ.
For the strength to remain firm in our Christian faith and to give witness to it through our own example.
For the people of Israel and Palestine and for an ending of the conflict there.
For an end of war in the Ukraine and in Somalia and the re-establishment of Peace.
That we may continue to remember, the needs of those so less fortunate than ourselves.
For those at school, college or University, that they may be kept safe and well.
For those who work, particularly those who have families or other dependents.
For our new Government, that in this time of rising costs we may see increased integrity within the world of politics.
For peace to reign within our homes and between one another.
For the elderly, housebound and those living in residential and nursing homes.
For our Ambulance Service and for our other Emergency Service Staff and for Milton Keynes Hospital and all who work there.
For Father Victor, Father Ian, Father Tunji and for all parish clergy as they seek to continue to make present in our midst the Sacrifice of the Holy Mass, the other Sacraments of Christ and offer continuing Pastoral care.
For our now fully recognised Monastic Community of the House of Initia Nova of the Order of Saint Benedict and for its Motherhouse in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
For it’s Abbot, Michael-John Austin, for all of the community and for those new to its life.
For the Sick:
For Margaret Namisi, Yvonne and Denis Simpson, Gary Ashby, Heather Burke, June Reid, and Nicola Monaghan.
For the Departed:
For Oblate Pat, Agnes Ashiono, Jannetta Doan and all the recently departed, and for Alfred Duffield, Reginald Gammage, Lily Redmond, Frank Duffield, Christopher Pepys, Joseph Plumb and all whose anniversaries fall at this time.
Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord.
And let Light Perpetual shine upon them.
Please also remember in your prayers this week the following for whom Lamps burn in Church:
Blessed Sacrament: Fr. Raymond Mendel RIP
St. Martin: Fr. Michael Foizey RIP
Our Lady: Rosemary and Teffery Penrose
Our Lady of Walsingham: Leon & Myra Kliszewicz RIP
Saint Anthony: Mary Bolton Smith RIP
May the Lord continue to guard and bless you and your families as we journey through this season of Lent.
Father Victor (Brother Cuthbert)
