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Welcome to everyone. Our preacher is Fr Michael. Today is Advent Sunday (the first Sunday of the Church's Liturgical Year.) In the ecumenical three year cycle of readings which we use on Sundays we are now in Year B. The gospel readings will mostly follow Mark's gospel - the first gospel to be written.
AHEAD:
Christmas at All Souls. Christmas Eve: 8pm First Mass of Christmas and Blessing of the Crib.
Christmas Day: 10am Mass.
There will be no Watchnight Service this year.
If you would like Fr Michael to keep you in touch by email please make sure he has your address. The Church email address is: allsoulsharlesden@gmail.com. Fr Michael's address remains: frmichaelmoorhead@gmail.com.
YOU MAY WISH TO PRAY FOR:
Sarah, our Bishop, Pete our Area Bishop and all with ministerial responsibilities in our Church especially our PCC Secretary Deborah St Louis.
All those on our church membership roll, especially Jonelle Antwi, Nicolle Antwi, Wilson Ankomah, Dawn Arthus, Evelyn Assiam.
Our Church School: John Keble Primary School; staff and children, and St Michael’s Nursery.
Local Hospitals: Central Middlesex and Willesden Centre for Health and Care; and Rosemary House.
Those in need: especially those operating businesses under the restrictions.
We give thanks: for new vaccines
The sick: those on our Prayer Tree and specially Cecille Williams, Ethel Cuff, Lorna Taylor, Eric and Vena Oglesby, Eddie Brave, Chris Wilson, Eustace Ifill, Owen Duggan, Sylvia Roye, Beverley Smart, Carlton Cuff, and Leane St Louis Wilson.
In memory: Recardo Parris, Katchita Green, Paulette McGown, Olga Daley and all whose anniversaries fall this week.
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Nicole Sutherland, Daniel Tomlin (Monday), and Hugo Webber (Saturday.)
It is Lewis and Carole Evans wedding anniversary on Monday.
DUTIES NEXT SUNDAY: First Reading: Peter Mpanga.
Second Reading: Michelle Roberts
Intercessions: Vena Oglesby
Welcome Team 5
FOR ENQUIRIES: concerning the Sacraments (baptism, marriage, communion, confirmation and confession) or pastoral matters talk to Fr Michael. We are not taking hall bookings at this time.
HEALING MINISTRY: We offer a confidential prayer line or contact Fr Michael by phone or email.
YOUNG PEOPLE: Our children’s activities have been suspended for now but Sandra and Fr Michael are working at maintaining contact with Youth in Action through our new webpage on this site and by other means.
TODAY'S READINGS
ADVENT SUNDAY
INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE: INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE: All the tribes of the earth will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. Matthew 24:30
AN ADVENT LITANY
As in Advent we look forward to what is to come, let us examine our lives that we may be strengthened in in hope, moved thank God for his grace, and inspired to deeper penitence and love.
You know, O Lord, the vigilance of my spiritual enemies, and the weakness of my humanity.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Cover me with the wings of your loving mercy, that I may sleep not in death.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Enlighten the eyes of my mind, that I may delight in your word, and glorify you in praise, O lover of souls.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
How awesome is your judgement, O Lord, when we shall stand before you, the books are opened, deeds are put to the test, and thoughts are searched out.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Quench the flames of your anger, lighten my darkness, and show mercy on me for the sake of your tender love.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Grant me, O God, the tears of the sinful woman, and let me wash your feet, for they have led me from the broad path of destruction.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Let me offer you the sweet sacrifice of a pure life, fashioned by my repentance.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Let me hear the voice of yours for which I long, saying, Your faith has saved you; go in peace.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
For you are the lover of souls, and to you is glory, praise, dominion and power, now and to the ages of ages. Amen.
OPENING PRAYER
Let us pray:
Lord, let me hear the call of your prophet John the Baptist,
that I may truly repent and be converted.
Let what is crooked in me become straight,
let what is rough become smooth,
and what is empty be filled;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
FIRST READING Isaiah 64:1-9
Coming towards the end of Isaiah this reading is part of a long prayer of the prophet which covers many themes: including recollection of God’s mighty works, acknowledgement of sin, and recognition of God as creator and his people the creatures he has made.
The psalm that follows is a plea for help to the Shepherd God. The psalmist promises to remain faithful to God in the future, asking that God may give life.
A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
O that you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at your presence – as when fire kindles brushwood and the fire causes water to boil – to make your name known to your adversaries, so that the nations might tremble at your presence! When you did awesome deeds that we did not expect, you came down, the mountains quaked at your presence. From ages past no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who works for those who wait for him. You meet those who gladly do right, those who remember you in your ways. But you were angry, and we sinned; because you hid yourself we transgressed. We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a filthy cloth. We all fade like a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away. There is no one who calls on your name, or attempts to take hold of you; for you have hidden your face from us, and have delivered us into the hand of our iniquity. Yet, O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. Do not be exceedingly angry, O LORD, and do not remember iniquity for ever. Now consider, we are all your people.
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God
RESPONSORIAL PSALM from Psalm 80
R. God of hosts, bring us back: let your face shine on us, and we shall be saved.
1. O shepherd of Israel, hear us,
shine forth from your cherubim throne.
O Lord, rouse up your might, O Lord come to our help. R.
2. God of hosts, turn again, we implore,
look down from heaven and see.
Visit this vine and protect it, the vine your right hand has planted. R.
3. May you hand be on the man you have chosen,
the man you have given strength.
And we shall never forsake you again:
give life that we may call upon your name. R.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 1.3–9
This brief passage is part of the opening words of Paul’s letter in which thanksgiving and hope are the main thoughts. Thanksgiving for the spiritual riches of the Corinthian Christians and the hope that comes from an eager waiting for the Lord’s return.
A reading from the first letter of Paul to the Corinthians.
My brothers and sisters: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus, for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind – just as the testimony of Christ has been strengthened among you – so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God
GOSPEL Mark 13:24-37
The passage opens with Jesus predicting his own return in power and glory – a return which the Church should hope for, look for and expect. We are exhorted to chase sleep away and remain alert through all the four watches of the night - evening, midnight, cockcrow and dawn.
Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.
Glory to you, O Lord.
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘In those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see “the Son of Man coming in clouds” with great power and glory. Then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each with his work and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch. Therefore, keep awake – for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or at dawn, or else he may find you asleep when he comes suddenly. And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake.’
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
- Stewardship Envelopes will become available when they arrive!.Thank you for your generosity in 2020.
- 4pm Sunday telephone conference call worship. You are welcome to join in this service. The telephone number is 0203 994 5124 followed by 4724457#. Very simple to connect and no internet or smart phone requirements!
- Fr Valmor will say Mass at 12.30pm on Sundays at St Joseph the Worker, Northolt. It will be streamed at this time on his facebook page.
- We intend to return to church worship next Sunday 6th December at 10am - the Second Sunday of Advent. God willing!
- Portuguese speaking Mass. The next Missa will take place next Sunday at 6pm
- Please look out for each other. Keep in touch by email or telephone. And pray.
- The Prayer Tree is on our website.
AHEAD:
Christmas at All Souls. Christmas Eve: 8pm First Mass of Christmas and Blessing of the Crib.
Christmas Day: 10am Mass.
There will be no Watchnight Service this year.
If you would like Fr Michael to keep you in touch by email please make sure he has your address. The Church email address is: allsoulsharlesden@gmail.com. Fr Michael's address remains: frmichaelmoorhead@gmail.com.
YOU MAY WISH TO PRAY FOR:
Sarah, our Bishop, Pete our Area Bishop and all with ministerial responsibilities in our Church especially our PCC Secretary Deborah St Louis.
All those on our church membership roll, especially Jonelle Antwi, Nicolle Antwi, Wilson Ankomah, Dawn Arthus, Evelyn Assiam.
Our Church School: John Keble Primary School; staff and children, and St Michael’s Nursery.
Local Hospitals: Central Middlesex and Willesden Centre for Health and Care; and Rosemary House.
Those in need: especially those operating businesses under the restrictions.
We give thanks: for new vaccines
The sick: those on our Prayer Tree and specially Cecille Williams, Ethel Cuff, Lorna Taylor, Eric and Vena Oglesby, Eddie Brave, Chris Wilson, Eustace Ifill, Owen Duggan, Sylvia Roye, Beverley Smart, Carlton Cuff, and Leane St Louis Wilson.
In memory: Recardo Parris, Katchita Green, Paulette McGown, Olga Daley and all whose anniversaries fall this week.
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Nicole Sutherland, Daniel Tomlin (Monday), and Hugo Webber (Saturday.)
It is Lewis and Carole Evans wedding anniversary on Monday.
DUTIES NEXT SUNDAY: First Reading: Peter Mpanga.
Second Reading: Michelle Roberts
Intercessions: Vena Oglesby
Welcome Team 5
FOR ENQUIRIES: concerning the Sacraments (baptism, marriage, communion, confirmation and confession) or pastoral matters talk to Fr Michael. We are not taking hall bookings at this time.
HEALING MINISTRY: We offer a confidential prayer line or contact Fr Michael by phone or email.
YOUNG PEOPLE: Our children’s activities have been suspended for now but Sandra and Fr Michael are working at maintaining contact with Youth in Action through our new webpage on this site and by other means.
TODAY'S READINGS
ADVENT SUNDAY
INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE: INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE: All the tribes of the earth will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. Matthew 24:30
AN ADVENT LITANY
As in Advent we look forward to what is to come, let us examine our lives that we may be strengthened in in hope, moved thank God for his grace, and inspired to deeper penitence and love.
You know, O Lord, the vigilance of my spiritual enemies, and the weakness of my humanity.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Cover me with the wings of your loving mercy, that I may sleep not in death.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Enlighten the eyes of my mind, that I may delight in your word, and glorify you in praise, O lover of souls.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
How awesome is your judgement, O Lord, when we shall stand before you, the books are opened, deeds are put to the test, and thoughts are searched out.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Quench the flames of your anger, lighten my darkness, and show mercy on me for the sake of your tender love.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Grant me, O God, the tears of the sinful woman, and let me wash your feet, for they have led me from the broad path of destruction.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Let me offer you the sweet sacrifice of a pure life, fashioned by my repentance.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Let me hear the voice of yours for which I long, saying, Your faith has saved you; go in peace.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
For you are the lover of souls, and to you is glory, praise, dominion and power, now and to the ages of ages. Amen.
OPENING PRAYER
Let us pray:
Lord, let me hear the call of your prophet John the Baptist,
that I may truly repent and be converted.
Let what is crooked in me become straight,
let what is rough become smooth,
and what is empty be filled;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
FIRST READING Isaiah 64:1-9
Coming towards the end of Isaiah this reading is part of a long prayer of the prophet which covers many themes: including recollection of God’s mighty works, acknowledgement of sin, and recognition of God as creator and his people the creatures he has made.
The psalm that follows is a plea for help to the Shepherd God. The psalmist promises to remain faithful to God in the future, asking that God may give life.
A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
O that you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at your presence – as when fire kindles brushwood and the fire causes water to boil – to make your name known to your adversaries, so that the nations might tremble at your presence! When you did awesome deeds that we did not expect, you came down, the mountains quaked at your presence. From ages past no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who works for those who wait for him. You meet those who gladly do right, those who remember you in your ways. But you were angry, and we sinned; because you hid yourself we transgressed. We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a filthy cloth. We all fade like a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away. There is no one who calls on your name, or attempts to take hold of you; for you have hidden your face from us, and have delivered us into the hand of our iniquity. Yet, O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. Do not be exceedingly angry, O LORD, and do not remember iniquity for ever. Now consider, we are all your people.
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God
RESPONSORIAL PSALM from Psalm 80
R. God of hosts, bring us back: let your face shine on us, and we shall be saved.
1. O shepherd of Israel, hear us,
shine forth from your cherubim throne.
O Lord, rouse up your might, O Lord come to our help. R.
2. God of hosts, turn again, we implore,
look down from heaven and see.
Visit this vine and protect it, the vine your right hand has planted. R.
3. May you hand be on the man you have chosen,
the man you have given strength.
And we shall never forsake you again:
give life that we may call upon your name. R.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 1.3–9
This brief passage is part of the opening words of Paul’s letter in which thanksgiving and hope are the main thoughts. Thanksgiving for the spiritual riches of the Corinthian Christians and the hope that comes from an eager waiting for the Lord’s return.
A reading from the first letter of Paul to the Corinthians.
My brothers and sisters: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus, for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind – just as the testimony of Christ has been strengthened among you – so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God
GOSPEL Mark 13:24-37
The passage opens with Jesus predicting his own return in power and glory – a return which the Church should hope for, look for and expect. We are exhorted to chase sleep away and remain alert through all the four watches of the night - evening, midnight, cockcrow and dawn.
Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.
Glory to you, O Lord.
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘In those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see “the Son of Man coming in clouds” with great power and glory. Then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each with his work and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch. Therefore, keep awake – for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or at dawn, or else he may find you asleep when he comes suddenly. And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake.’
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
