Weekly News — 16 August 2026

Mid-August greetings

It has been a refreshing break for me over the past two weeks and I have enjoyed the time away with family and the change of pace in Amsterdam and in South Devon!

It has been lovely start catching up with some of you as gentle work and preparations keep rolling over the summer break.

This Sunday I look forward to being in Mass with those of you who are around and able. Many thanks to Mthr Valerie for presiding last week, and during the early part of this week with Felicity.

Prayers and best wishes until I next see you,

Mother Sarah

This week I am reading chapters of: After Whiteness - Willie James Jennings

At the beginning of September we say a fond farewell to Sanjit Sil, our Office Manager of the last 3 and a half years. Sanjit is a highly sought-after teacher of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and has worked at St Barnabas alongside his career in that field. He has been invited to expand his work with Ealing Council and West London College - we wish him very well in this enhanced role.

Sanjit arrived in post here just as Fr Justin was leaving, and held the fort over the vacancy in a way which speaks volumes about his values of service and loyalty. He is seen here at the Summer Fayre - again getting involved. We will miss him.

We will organise a way for members of St Barnabas community to offer him our best wishes - details in due course.

Please speak to Mthr Sarah, John Newbegin or Richard Jones (Treasurer) if you’d like to know more about the vacancy Sanjit leaves.

Giving to St Barnabas - we need your help!

What does St Barnabas give you, that nothing else can?

WE NEED YOUR FINANCIAL HELP. 

Being part of something is a fabulous thing. Belonging includes helping in practical ways

- just like any valued relationship.

It takes 5 minutes to set up regular giving - and the benefit is limitless to this community. 

To get set up, or to review your regular giving, our easy form can be filled in HERE

Thank you!

You can find out more about our finances HERE

Notices

We are seeking new Welcomers to join our team. The role offers a chance to be the warm and welcoming face of St Barnabas. You can serve as often or as little as you like - training is provided. Be at the heart of things on a Sunday! Chat to Felicity if you’d like to find out more.

Wedding of Mother Sarah and Julian The St Barnabas community is warmly welcomed to Sarah and Julian’s wedding mass on 19 September, at 12 midday. All those attending are invited to join afterwards for drinks and a light buffet in the Hall from 1-3pm.

Memory Cafe summer break on Thursdays 6, 13 and 20 August.

No Noisy Mass on 2 August and 30 August - but come to our main service which will be for all ages and all-comers.

Coffee rota - extra volunteers sought.  Please let Valerie know if you can help, even if only occasionally.

Ealing Half Marathon This year on Sunday 27 Sept - volunteers sought as stewards, register at 

https://www.ealinghalfmarathon.com/volunteer/

If anyone would like to run in aid of St Barnabas this year (thanks again Rich and John in 2025) please do let me know and the organiser will send us some codes.

Donations for Food Pantry

Please consider donating items from the list in church. Donations may be left after church on Sundays or during Food Pantry hours on Wednesdays. If you would like to give a monetary donation specifically to the food pantry, please mark your green envelope ‘Food Pantry’, or use this link.

Small amounts of fresh produce can be accepted ONLY when the Pantry is open on Wednesdays.

Worship and Activities this Week

Sunday 

Said Mass with hymns at 10:30 in person and online.  and Noisy Mass. Summer break for CC and Youth Groups

Monday

Morning Prayer at 9:30 on Zoom.

Tuesday 

Morning Prayer at 9:30 in the Lady Chapel.

Wednesday

Morning Prayer at 9:30 in the Lady Chapel.

Midweek Mass at 12.30 in the Lady Chapel

Food Pantry is open from 1-3pm.

Thursday

Morning Prayer at 9:30 in the Lady Chapel. 

Memory Cafe open 10.30-12

Sunday

Said Mass with hymns at 10.30; and Noisy Mass. Summer break for CC and Youth Groups

Forward Look - coming dates

26 Sept QUIZ NIGHT - keep an eye out for the booking details coming shortly

4 Oct HARVEST SUNDAY SERVICE

17 Oct PET SERVICE 2pm