28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“God's invitation to salvation is generous and open, but calls for a transformed life. ” Matthew 22:1-14
Welcome
Come as you are — there’s no need to do anything you’re not comfortable with.
Mass Schedule
| Day | Time | Celebration |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 11 Oct | 9.30 am | Mass - 28th Sunday - Year A Our Parish & Sandra Franklin RIP |
| Mon 12 Oct | 9.30 am | Mass - Feria James |
| Tue 13 Oct | 9.30 am | Mass - St Edward the Confessor Minnie Harding RIP |
| Tue 13 Oct | 10.15 am | Holy Rosary |
| Wed 14 Oct | 9.30 am | Mass - Feria Joel, Jewel & Juvita |
| Thu 15 Oct | 9.30 am | Mass - St Teresa of Jesus Private Intention |
| Fri 16 Oct | 9.30 am | Mass - Feria Holy Souls |
| Fri 16 Oct | 10.00 am | Adoration & Confessions |
| Sat 17 Oct | 6.00 pm | Mass - 29th Sunday - Year A Joe Ennis RIP, Peter King RIP & Janat Sandesha |
| Sat 17 Oct | 6.45 pm | Confessions |
| Sun 18 Oct | 9.30 am | Mass - 29th Sunday - Year A Our parish & Iza Melocha RIP |
Prayer & Reflection
Gospel · Matthew 22:1-1428th Sunday in Ordinary Time
God's invitation to salvation is generous and open, but calls for a transformed life. God takes the initiative. The king prepares the feast and sends his servants to invite the guests. Salvation begins with God's grace rather than human achievement. The invitation can be refused. The original guests are so confident of their privileged position that they reject the king's invitation. Jesus is challenging those who presume that belonging to God's chosen group of people automatically guarantees their place in the Kingdom. The invitation is…
extended widely. When the first guests refuse, the servants gather people from the streets - good and bad alike. This points toward the universal reach of God's invitation and anticipates the inclusion of those who might previously have been considered…
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Children & families Children's Liturgy
Children's Liturgy every Sunday at 9.30am in the Church meeting room.
Pastoral care Prisoners' Sunday – Sunday, 11 October
This Sunday, the Church marks Prisoners' Sunday, inviting us to pray for prisoners, their families and children, victims and survivors of crime, and all those working in the criminal justice system. Pact (Prison Advice and Care Trust), the national Catholic prison charity, supports prisoners, people with convictions, and their families across England and Wales. We can support its valuable work through prayer, volunteering, and financial contributions. Aid envelopes are available at the church entrance. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Prayers & intentions Pope's Monthly Prayer Intention
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.
Giving Our Offertory Collections.
19/20 September: Loose - £269.30. Envelopes £271.00 26/27 September: Loose -£259.95. Envelopes £83.00 Standing orders £400.00 per week. Thank you for your very generous contributions
Children & families First Holy Communion classes
First Holy Communion 2027: Preparation classes begin on Sunday, 18th October, after the 9:30 am Mass. Registration forms are available in the church and online.
Sacraments Confirmation Programme
Preparation will begin in November. Further details will be announced in due course. Thank you.
Parish community Beloved Retreat for Women
Taking place in Northampton Cathedral and at the St. Thomas Centre on Friday 30th October - Sunday 1st November. Make time to come away and delve into the truth that 'I am my Beloved's and His desire is for me' (Song of Song 7:10). For bookings and more information visit www.sioncommunity.org.uk/#beloved
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.
Parish community Day of Healing - Freedom Through Jesus
Saturday, 7th November from 10:15am (starting with refreshments) to 4:00pm in the St Thomas Centre at the Cathedral. The day will include Praise and Worship, testimonies, teaching and individual prayer. All are welcome. For more details see: The website: info@littlewayhealingministries.com and/or email: littlewayhealingministries.com
Prayers & intentions Prayer requests
Our sick parishioners in hospitals, care homes, nursing homes, and their own homes. Children and parents preparing for the Sacraments, and our catechists and teachers. The growth, faith, and spiritual renewal of our parish. Peace in every heart, every home, and throughout the world through Christ our Lord. God's divine protection, care, and provision for the poor and needy. O Lord, hear our prayers and grant us Your abundant blessings. Amen.
Parish community A Grotto in Honour of Our Blessed Virgin Mary
We are hoping to build a grotto in honour of Our Blessed Mother, the Virgin Mary, in the front garden of our church. This grotto will be a special place of prayer, reflection, and devotion, where parishioners and visitors can come to seek Our Lady's intercession and draw closer to her Son, Jesus Christ. We kindly ask you to keep this intention in your prayers. We are also looking for strong, solid stones that could be used in the construction of the grotto. If you have any suitable stones to donate, we would be very grateful for your support. May Our Blessed Mother guide and bless this initiative, and may this grotto become a beautiful place of peace, hope, and prayer for our parish community. Holy Mother pray for us!
Dates for the diary National & Diocesan Forthcoming Second Collections
World Missions – MISSIO, 18th October 2026 Diocesan Youth Activities – 22nd November 2026
Parish community Food Bank
The food bank box is on a table to the right as you enter the church. Thank you for all your contributions. They are appreciated.
Dates for the Diary
Beloved Retreat for Women
Taking place in Northampton Cathedral and at the St. Thomas Centre on Friday 30th October - Sunday 1st November.
Day of Healing - Freedom Through Jesus
Saturday, 7th November from 10:15am (starting with refreshments) to 4:00pm in the St Thomas Centre at the Cathedral.
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