Weekly Announcements

Thought for the week from The Vicar …

In our Gospel reading for this week, Matthew 21:33-46, Jesus tells the parable of the tenants who rejected the servants sent by the landowner and finally killed his son. The story reminds us that God’s love, patience, and mercy are offered again and again, yet people often resist his call. Jesus applies this parable to himself, describing the stone rejected by the builders that becomes the cornerstone.

The challenge for us is to consider how we respond to Christ in our daily lives. Do we welcome his guidance, or do we push him to the margins when his words challenge our comfort and priorities? The cornerstone is the foundation upon which everything else is built. When Christ is at the centre of our lives, our decisions, relationships, and hopes are given purpose and direction.

This week, let us renew our commitment to place Jesus at the heart of all we do, trusting him as the sure foundation of our faith.

Harvest Thanksgiving – Sharing God’s Blessings

Following last year’s successful response, and as space for decorating the Parish Centre is limited, we invite parishioners once again to mark Harvest Thanksgiving in a very practical way by supporting our local food bank.

A gift of even one or two items, such as pasta, tinned soups, tinned vegetables, cereal or toiletries, will make a real difference to those in need and is a wonderful way to share God’s love in action.  Donations may be left in the foyer.

Extra Mile Project supporting kids4school.  kids4school is a Christian child development ministry, founded in 2009, which enables children in Tanzania to access education. Its mission is to support children as they grow, helping to lift them from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty.  Christ-centred, child-focused and church-based, kids4school is committed to integrity in all it does.  Your donations will help provide children with the opportunity of an education and the chance to break a cycle of poverty that has existed for generations.  Thank you for your support.

2026 Flower List (July to December) – The Flower List for July to December 2026 is available for parishioners who wish to donate towards the church flowers on a particular Sunday – whether in memory of a loved one or to mark a special anniversary.  You can find the list in the foyer of the Parish Centre or simply speak to one of the churchwardens.

FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR FUND – there is a GoFundMe link available on the Parish Facebook page [https://www.gofundme.com/f/all-saints-parish-church-antrim-repair-fund] for anyone wishing to donate to this fund.  As an alternative, if you are a tax paying parishioner, we can claim Gift Aid if you make your donation through the Fabric Fund.  Please speak to Brian Neill for more information.