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Harvest Thanksgiving and Gift Day. This will be celebrated on Sunday 4th October. There will, of course, be no food offerings this year and no Concert but we will nevertheless give thanks to God for all we receive at his hands. Envelopes will be available for a Thank Offering.
If you would like Fr Michael to keep you in touch by email please make sure he has your address. The Church now has its own email address: 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 local preachers Amadu,Vena, Sharon, Christine and Joan.
All those on our church membership roll, especially Nicholas Quaynor, Wendy Reece, Anita Ringsell, May Roberts, Michelle Roberts,Paulette Rose-Henry.
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: teaching and support staff in our schools, colleges and universities.
We give thanks: for all those who are supporting us and upholding us through these difficult times.
The sick: those on our Prayer Tree and specially Theresa Carew, Michael Romeo, 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: All whose anniversaries fall this week.
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Karin Harrison (Monday), Ivo Webber (Tuesday), Tehya Payne (Wednesdday), Dominic St Louis (Thursday.)
DUTIES NEXT SUNDAY: First reading: May Roberts
Second Reading: Emelia Nortey
Intercessions: Clare
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
THE FOURTEEN SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE:
We have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he has opened for us. Hebrews 10:19-20
OPENING PRAYER:
Merciful God, your Son came to save us
and bore our sins on the cross:
may we trust in your mercy and know your love,
rejoicing in the righteousness that is ours
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
FIRST READING Genesis 50.15–21
This reading is part of the conclusion of the story of Joseph and his brothers and ties up some of its great themes: reconciliation, forgiveness, God’s fulfilment of his purpose and promises in history and his providence.
Psalm 103 is a great hymn of praise which opens in an intensely personal way. This is the thanksgiving of an individual who praises God’s goodness and his characteristics – mercy, compassion, and faithful love.
A reading from the book of Genesis.
Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, ‘What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for all the wrong that we did to him?’ So they approached Joseph, saying, ‘Your father gave this instruction before he died, “Say to Joseph: I beg you, forgive the crime of your brothers and the wrong they did in harming you.” Now therefore please forgive the crime of the servants of the God of your father.’ Joseph wept when they spoke to him. Then his brothers also wept, fell down before him, and said, ‘We are here as your slaves.’ But Joseph said to them, ‘Do not be afraid! Am I in the place of God? Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today. So have no fear; I myself will provide for you and your little ones.’ In this way he reassured them, speaking kindly to them.
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God
RESPONSORIAL PSALM from Psalm 103
(R.) The Lord is compassion and love,
slow to anger and rich in mercy.
1. My soul, give thanks to the Lord,
all my being, bless his holy name.
My soul, give thanks to the Lord
and never forget all his blessings.(R.)
2. It is he who forgives all your guilt,
who heals every one of you ills,
who redeems you life from the grave,
who crowns you with love and compassion.(R.)
3. The Lord is compassion and love,
slow to anger and rich in mercy.
He does not treat us according to our sins
nor repay us according to our faults.(R.)
4. As far as the east is from the west
so far does he remove our sins.
As a father has compassion on his sons,
the Lord has pity on those who fear him. (R.)
SECOND READING Romans 14.1–12
There remained controversies within early Christian communities about sharing meals together and what should and should not be eaten or drunk. Paul’s tolerance of difference is evident in this passage. The strong should encourage the weak and not rush to judgement.
A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans.
Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarrelling over opinions. Some believe in eating anything, while the weak eat only vegetables. Those who eat must not despise those who abstain, and those who abstain must not pass judgement on those who eat; for God has welcomed them. Who are you to pass judgement on servants of another? It is before their own lord that they stand or fall. And they will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make them stand. Some judge one day to be better than another, while others judge all days to be alike. Let all be fully convinced in their own minds. Those who observe the day, observe it in honour of the Lord. Also those who eat, eat in honour of the Lord, since they give thanks to God; while those who abstain, abstain in honour of the Lord and give thanks to God. We do not live to ourselves, and we do not die to ourselves. If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. For to this end Christ died and lived again, so that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living. Why do you pass judgement on your brother or sister? Or you, why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgement seat of God. For it is written, ‘As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to God.’ So then, each of us will be accountable to God.
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God
GOSPEL Matthew 18.21–35
Peter asks a question that many of us have sometimes asked. How often should we forgive someone? He thinks he is being generous in suggesting seven times and is astounded by Jesus response and the parable that follows.
Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
Glory to you, O Lord.
Peter came and said to Jesus, ‘Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.
For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. When he began the reckoning, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him; and, as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, together with his wife and children and all his possessions, and payment to be made. So the slave fell on his knees before him, saying, “Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.” And out of pity for him, the lord of that slave released him and forgave him the debt. But that same slave, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow-slaves who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat, he said, “Pay what you owe.” Then his fellow-slave fell down and pleaded with him, “Have patience with me, and I will pay you.” But he refused; then he went and threw him into prison until he would pay the debt. When his fellow-slaves saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. Then his lord summoned him and said to him, “You wicked slave! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. Should you not have had mercy on your fellow-slave, as I had mercy on you?” And in anger his lord handed him over to be tortured until he would pay his entire debt.
So my heavenly Father will also do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart.’
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
- Welcome today to everyone and especially to our preacher Vena Oglesby. We are very grateful to her. Today is The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity.
- The service today will be filmed and uploaded on a live stream. You may appear in footage.A big thank you to Enoch for organising this.
- 4pm Sunday telephone conference call worship. You are welcome to join in this service for those unable to attend church. The telephone number is 0203 994 5124 followed by 4724457#. Very simple to connect and no internet or smart phone requirements! We are so very grateful to Nicole for help in organising this service.
- Please look out for each other. Keep in touch by email or telephone. And pray.
- The Prayer Tree is now on our website.
- Roster. The new rota is now ready.
- Congratulations to Dr Janale Beckford (Gillian's daughter) on her marriage to Jacob in Florida on Friday.
Harvest Thanksgiving and Gift Day. This will be celebrated on Sunday 4th October. There will, of course, be no food offerings this year and no Concert but we will nevertheless give thanks to God for all we receive at his hands. Envelopes will be available for a Thank Offering.
If you would like Fr Michael to keep you in touch by email please make sure he has your address. The Church now has its own email address: 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 local preachers Amadu,Vena, Sharon, Christine and Joan.
All those on our church membership roll, especially Nicholas Quaynor, Wendy Reece, Anita Ringsell, May Roberts, Michelle Roberts,Paulette Rose-Henry.
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: teaching and support staff in our schools, colleges and universities.
We give thanks: for all those who are supporting us and upholding us through these difficult times.
The sick: those on our Prayer Tree and specially Theresa Carew, Michael Romeo, 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: All whose anniversaries fall this week.
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Karin Harrison (Monday), Ivo Webber (Tuesday), Tehya Payne (Wednesdday), Dominic St Louis (Thursday.)
DUTIES NEXT SUNDAY: First reading: May Roberts
Second Reading: Emelia Nortey
Intercessions: Clare
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
THE FOURTEEN SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE:
We have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he has opened for us. Hebrews 10:19-20
OPENING PRAYER:
Merciful God, your Son came to save us
and bore our sins on the cross:
may we trust in your mercy and know your love,
rejoicing in the righteousness that is ours
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
FIRST READING Genesis 50.15–21
This reading is part of the conclusion of the story of Joseph and his brothers and ties up some of its great themes: reconciliation, forgiveness, God’s fulfilment of his purpose and promises in history and his providence.
Psalm 103 is a great hymn of praise which opens in an intensely personal way. This is the thanksgiving of an individual who praises God’s goodness and his characteristics – mercy, compassion, and faithful love.
A reading from the book of Genesis.
Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, ‘What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for all the wrong that we did to him?’ So they approached Joseph, saying, ‘Your father gave this instruction before he died, “Say to Joseph: I beg you, forgive the crime of your brothers and the wrong they did in harming you.” Now therefore please forgive the crime of the servants of the God of your father.’ Joseph wept when they spoke to him. Then his brothers also wept, fell down before him, and said, ‘We are here as your slaves.’ But Joseph said to them, ‘Do not be afraid! Am I in the place of God? Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today. So have no fear; I myself will provide for you and your little ones.’ In this way he reassured them, speaking kindly to them.
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God
RESPONSORIAL PSALM from Psalm 103
(R.) The Lord is compassion and love,
slow to anger and rich in mercy.
1. My soul, give thanks to the Lord,
all my being, bless his holy name.
My soul, give thanks to the Lord
and never forget all his blessings.(R.)
2. It is he who forgives all your guilt,
who heals every one of you ills,
who redeems you life from the grave,
who crowns you with love and compassion.(R.)
3. The Lord is compassion and love,
slow to anger and rich in mercy.
He does not treat us according to our sins
nor repay us according to our faults.(R.)
4. As far as the east is from the west
so far does he remove our sins.
As a father has compassion on his sons,
the Lord has pity on those who fear him. (R.)
SECOND READING Romans 14.1–12
There remained controversies within early Christian communities about sharing meals together and what should and should not be eaten or drunk. Paul’s tolerance of difference is evident in this passage. The strong should encourage the weak and not rush to judgement.
A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans.
Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarrelling over opinions. Some believe in eating anything, while the weak eat only vegetables. Those who eat must not despise those who abstain, and those who abstain must not pass judgement on those who eat; for God has welcomed them. Who are you to pass judgement on servants of another? It is before their own lord that they stand or fall. And they will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make them stand. Some judge one day to be better than another, while others judge all days to be alike. Let all be fully convinced in their own minds. Those who observe the day, observe it in honour of the Lord. Also those who eat, eat in honour of the Lord, since they give thanks to God; while those who abstain, abstain in honour of the Lord and give thanks to God. We do not live to ourselves, and we do not die to ourselves. If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. For to this end Christ died and lived again, so that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living. Why do you pass judgement on your brother or sister? Or you, why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgement seat of God. For it is written, ‘As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to God.’ So then, each of us will be accountable to God.
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God
GOSPEL Matthew 18.21–35
Peter asks a question that many of us have sometimes asked. How often should we forgive someone? He thinks he is being generous in suggesting seven times and is astounded by Jesus response and the parable that follows.
Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
Glory to you, O Lord.
Peter came and said to Jesus, ‘Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.
For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. When he began the reckoning, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him; and, as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, together with his wife and children and all his possessions, and payment to be made. So the slave fell on his knees before him, saying, “Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.” And out of pity for him, the lord of that slave released him and forgave him the debt. But that same slave, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow-slaves who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat, he said, “Pay what you owe.” Then his fellow-slave fell down and pleaded with him, “Have patience with me, and I will pay you.” But he refused; then he went and threw him into prison until he would pay the debt. When his fellow-slaves saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. Then his lord summoned him and said to him, “You wicked slave! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. Should you not have had mercy on your fellow-slave, as I had mercy on you?” And in anger his lord handed him over to be tortured until he would pay his entire debt.
So my heavenly Father will also do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart.’
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
