A very warm welcome to all
Psalm 90: “O Lord my God, in you I take refuge.”
Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
Readings: Amos 5: 6-7, 10-15; Hebrews 4: 12-16
Gospel: Mark 10: 17-31
In our Gospel today
Today’s gospel story makes me think of an interesting article on the internet that I came across recently, with this catchy title: “Jeff Bezos is hoping piles of money can buy never-ending life.” Jeff Bezos, of course, is the founder of Amazon, and one of the world’s richest people. He has more money than he will ever be able to spend. He has everything in this world that money can buy. He has even flown to space. But Jeff Bezos also knows what we all know: that he is eventually going to die. So, he is investing in a secret startup company that is researching anti-aging technologies.
Money can buy many things, but it cannot buy never-ending life. Not yet. And I daresay, not ever. Eternal life remains out of reach for everyone, no matter how much money they might have. If Jeff Bezos can’t buy it, then neither can we, or anyone else.
When it comes right down to it, death really is the great equalizer. We are all the same. We are all mortal. None of us will live forever. Not without Jesus. And so, everyone should be able to relate to the man in today’s gospel reading, who has many possessions, but knows that they will not lead to eternal life.
Pizza & Quiz Night Friday 11th October
If you are reading this noticesheet on Friday there is still time to join us for a fun Pizza & Quiz Night starting at 7pm. Please let Gillian Rose know if you plan to attend to help with planning our pizza order. Pizzas will be ordered in, but please bring along your own drinks. Suggested donation £10 per person.
All Saints
Please note the next date for All Saints children’s Sunday club for those at Primary School. Sundays October 20th from 3:30pm to 5:00pm at St James, Holburn Street, AB10 6BS. Bible stories, games, craft, songs, food and fun. A joint initiative with St James and St John’s.
Thursday @ 7
Thursday @ 7 will be restarting on 31st Oct for a five-week run through to 28th Nov. We meet in the church Crypt for Bible study, prayer and fellowship. We try to finish our study and prayer to an hour. Stay longer for a cuppa and fellowship. All welcome – bring a friend.
Church Grounds Tidy Up
Thank you very much to all who have done the excellent weeding work over the past few weeks. Please feel free to keep the good work going over the next few weeks – every little helps! Thank you!
Photograph Competition 2024
Thank you very much to all entrants to our Photograph Competition. We had a total of 45 excellent entries, and they can be viewed here:
https://stmaryscardenplace.org.uk/photograph-competition-2024/
Reverend Dr Canon Jenny Holden will be our competition judge this year and the winners announced in the near future.
Services and events commencing this Sunday and for the coming week
Sunday 13th October 8am Holy Communion (1970 Liturgy): Revd Jason Hobbs
Sunday 13th October 10am Sung Eucharist (1982 Liturgy): Revd Jason Hobbs
Wednesday 16th October 10am Holy Communion: Revd Kate Gibson
Friday 18th October Compline 6pm: Iain Stewart
Sunday 20th October 8am Holy Communion (1970 Liturgy): Revd Dr Canon Jenny Holden
Sunday 20th October 10am Sung Eucharist (1982 Liturgy): Revd Kate Gibson
Next Sunday’s readings: Isaiah 53: 4-12; Psalm 91: 9-16; Hebrews 5: 1-10
Gospel: Mark 10: 35-45
“For a small reward, a man will hurry away on a long journey; while for eternal life, many will hardly take a single step.”
(Thomas à Kempis)
For any pastoral matters please contact our Assistant Priest Revd Jason Hobbs on 07446 113014 or jhobbs10@gmail.com