27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“The Parable of the Wicked Tenants reminds us that everything we have is ultimately a gift from God. ” Matthew 21:33-43
Welcome
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Mass Schedule
| Day | Time | Celebration |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 Oct | 9.30 am | Mass - 27th Sunday Our Parish & Sick members of the parish |
| Mon 5 Oct | 9.30 am | Mass - Feria Joel Vincent |
| Tue 6 Oct | 9.30 am | Mass - Feria Joel Vincent |
| Tue 6 Oct | 10.15 am | Holy Rosary |
| Wed 7 Oct | 9.30 am | Mass - Our Lady of the Rosary Private Intention |
| Wed 7 Oct | 10.15 am | Holy Rosary |
| Thu 8 Oct | 9.30 am | Mass - Feria Private Intention |
| Fri 9 Oct | 9.30 am | Mass - St John Henry Newman Brian Chris Baldwin |
| Fri 9 Oct | 10.00 am | Adoration & Confessions |
| Sat 10 Oct | 6.00 pm | Mass - 28th Sunday Our parish |
| Sat 10 Oct | 6.45 pm | Confessions |
| Sun 11 Oct | 9.30 am | Mass - 28th Sunday Our parish & Sundra Franklin RIP |
Prayer & Reflection
Gospel · Matthew 21:33-4327th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Parable of the Wicked Tenants reminds us that everything we have is ultimately a gift from God. Our lives, talents, relationships, responsibilities and opportunities are entrusted to us, not for selfish possession, but to be used wisely and produce good fruit. The vineyard belongs to the landowner, just as our lives belong to God. The tenants fail because they forget this and believe they have complete ownership and control. The servants sent by the landowner show that God continually communicates with his people, inviting…
them to listen and change. Yet, like the tenants, we can become so focused on our own desires and plans that we ignore God's voice. The son represents Jesus, whom the tenants reject. Their actions reveal the consequences of refusing…
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Parish notice CHILDREN's LITURGY
Children’s Liturgy every Sunday at 9.30am in the Church meeting room.
Parish notice CHILDREN's LITURGY
Children’s Liturgy every Sunday at 9.30am in the Church meeting room.
Giving CAFOD Harvest Fast Day – Collection
Please support our Family Fast Day parish collection. Put your faith into action and share the Lord's love by supporting our global neighbours experiencing shortages of food and safe water. Your donation helps communities and schools provide nourishing meals, improve access to water, and grow food in school gardens. Use the CAFOD envelope in church, donate online at cafod.org.uk/envelope, or call 0303 303 3030.
Seasons & feasts ADOREMUS EUCHARISTIC 2026 (40 hours of Adoration)
ADOREMUS EUCHARISTIC 2026 (40 hours of Adoration) in the Cathedral Friday 9th Oct from 6am to Saturday 10th Oct at 10pm. All are warmly welcome to spend at least some time with the Eucharistic Lord,
Sacraments First Holy Communion and Confirmation
Registration for our 2027 First Holy Communion and Confirmation programmes will begin soon. Registration forms are available in the church. Preparation sessions will take place on Sundays after the morning Mass, in the church and the parish meeting room. First Holy Communion Programme: Preparation will begin in October. Confirmation Programme: Preparation will begin in November. Further details will be announced in due course.
Prayers & intentions Holy Rosary on Tuesdays, after Mass
October is traditionally dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary. During this special month, Pope Leo XIV will join hundreds of young people in Rome, as one million children around the world unite in prayer for peace. To encourage devotion to the Holy Rosary in our parish, we will pray the Rosary every Tuesday after morning Mass. Please try to join us in prayer.
Prayers & intentions Prayer Request Book
If you would like the confidential prayer group to pray for a special intention, please write your request in the Prayer Intentions Book at the back of the church. The book is regularly checked and your request will be ticked by us when it is on our weekly prayer list. Your intentions are also offered to the Lord during Sunday Mass. Many Thanks.
Prayers & intentions Pope's Monthly Prayer Intention for October
For mental health ministry Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.
Parish community A New Parish for Corby
The Diocese of Northampton announced this week that a new Parish of the Good Shepherd, Corby, formally came into being on 30 July 2026 by decree of Archbishop Richard Moth, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Northampton. The new parish brings together the Catholic communities of the former parishes of Our Lady of Walsingham, St Brendan's, St Patrick's and St John Ogilvie's, with worship continuing at Our Lady of Walsingham and St Brendan's.
Prayers & intentions Prayer requests
Please pray for the sick members of our parish, those in hospitals, care/nursing homes, and family homes. Please pray for the children and their parents preparing for the Sacraments, and for our catechists and teachers. Please pray for the growth and spiritual renewal of our parish. Please pray for peace throughout the world. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Miss Isabel Melo, whose funeral service took place on Friday.
Seasons & feasts SEASON OF CREATION
The Season of Creation concludes on Sunday, 4th October, the Memorial of St Francis of Assisi. Let us thank the Lord for His wonderful creation and renew our commitment to protecting and caring for our common home.
Dates for the diary NATIONAL & DIOCESAN FORTHCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS
Harvest Fast Day Collection - CAFOD, 4th October 2026 World Missions – MISSIO, 18th October 2026 – mandatory collection Diocesan Youth Activities – 22nd November 2026 – mandatory collection
Dates for the Diary
St Patrick’s, Duston
Welcome to St Patrick’s. Whether you have been a parishioner here for years, have moved into the area recently, or are visiting for just one weekend, you will find a warm welcome and a place in our community.
Father Benny Joseph MSFS · Parish Priest
Who to talk to
- Parish Priest Father Benny Joseph MSFS 01604 751071
- Chair, Parish Pastoral Council Mark Watson 07900 101568
- Parish Safeguarding Representative Antony Daveed 07401 623366 safeguarding.nptonstpatricks@northamptondiocese.org Safeguarding →
Walking together towards the sacraments
We accompany children and adults through Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, and Marriage. Registration for the 2026–27 preparation year opens at the beginning of May.
Begin registration Speak with Fr Benny