Weekly News
Weekly News — 27 September 2026
Hello all,
It was lovely to see the church so full (and to meet many of you) last Saturday to celebrate Rev Sarah’s and Julian’s wedding. It was a joyous occasion and wonderful to have Bishop Lusa officiating and singing from the pulpit as part of his sermon - truly memorable! We continue to pray for them during their first weeks of married life together travelling in Sri Lanka.
There is still the opportunity to contribute to a wedding gift for Sarah and Julian and information about how to do that is below. Rev Sarah returns to parish life on 7 October. If there is anything which can’t wait til then, details of who to contact are in her out of office.
This will be the last week with the quiz as our lead photo. The quiz is on Saturday and you can still get last minute tickets for this fun evening so, if you’re free, please get in touch with Janet to let her know you’re coming.
This Sunday (27th September) is the Ealing Half Marathon. Good luck to anyone taking part! 10.30 Mass will still happen but the roads will be closed 8.30-10.30 so bear that in mind when planning your route to church.
A little look ahead:
- next Sunday (4th October) is Harvest. Mother Valerie would welcome children to help during the 10.30 mass. If your child/ren would like to take part, please contact her;
- 7th October is the launch of RISE: a monthly session for those travelling through grief. There is more information below. Mother Jeanny is leading and very happy to speak with anyone in more detail.
I would like to thank everyone for making me so welcome. Sanjit left big shoes to fill but I’m settling in and learning about all the in’s and out’s of parish life at St Barnabas. The office hours are at the bottom of the newsletter and I look forward to meeting many more of you soon.
Jane Gee
Parish Office Manager
Rev Sarah and Julian got married on Saturday 19th September.
If you would like to contribute to a wedding present for Sarah and Julian, there is a link below:
https://donate.churchdesk.com/en-gb/1/HcPOq03JWb
Donations will continue to be accepted while they are away.
Camilla Newbegin will be in church on Sundays 27 September and 4 October at the 10.30 Service for those who would prefer to donate by card or in cash.
A presentation will be made on their return.
Would you - or someone you know - value a safe supportive space to navigate loss and grief?
Feel very welcome to chat to Mthr Jeanny to find out more beforehand.
Monthly on Wednesdays, from 7th October, at 2-3pm.
Light refreshments will be on hand, so please call or email the office (if you can) to indicate if you intend to be there.
We can of course feel a bit anxious or uncertain about these things - that’s very understandable - come and give it a try and be sure of a warm and supportive welcome.
It is effortless to donate money to St Barnabas! In fact, it is free!
By a quick download of the right gadget, each time you shop online most large retailers will send money our way.
A free advert for Uniqlo here, and a snapshot of Mthr Sarah’s online shopping…
Some of you will be doing this for schools, groups, and clubs. If so - ok! But if you’re not elsewhere, then please sign up. Sarah has raised £120 in the last 18 months ;)
Thanks to our grant from Ealing Deanery, we have now installed a defibrillator in the hall corridor/foyer for all users of the premises and their peace of mind.
Training will be provided to key people and onward training is possible. Please wait for further news.
You may like to take a look for it, so you know already where it is…
Giving to St Barnabas - £600 a day…
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!
It costs over £600 a day to keep St Barnabas going - what can you do to help?
Notices
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 - a reminder that the roads are closed past the church from 8.30-10.30. We will have Mass nonetheless!
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
Sung Mass at 10:30 - in person and online. Noisy Mass, 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: 8am
Sung Mass at 10.30 - Noisy Mass at 10.30. Children’s Church and Youth Groups.
Choral Evensong: 6pm
Forward Look - coming dates
4 Oct HARVEST SUNDAY SERVICE at 10.30am
4 Oct CHORAL EVENSONG at 6pm
Wed 7 Oct RISE: Walking Together through Grief - keep an eye out for posters and more news here
Sat 10 Oct PARISH QUIET MORNING St Mary’s Perivale 10-12.30pm
17 Oct PET SERVICE 2pm