~About St Clement's~
Ordinary Time
The 17th Sunday after Trinity
Brothers and sisters,
In our Gospel reading this Sunday we are reminded of the ten lepers healed by Jesus in the region between Galilee (filled with Gentiles) and Samaria (filled with the famed Samaritans).
These ten lepers are not only outcasts on account of their disease, but their status as ‘foreigners’ pushes them to the fringes of Jewish society also.
How interesting it is that, once healed and restored to their community, only one ex-leper returns to Jesus to give him thanks and praise for this liberation. How interesting it is that this leper is not one of Jesus’ own people – a Jew – but, as Jesus is keen to highlight, a ‘foreigner’; whose faith has made him well.
Every blessing,
Fr Myles
Rector
Please click here for this week's pew sheet, and for the Scripture readings for this 17th Sunday after Trinity, 12th October, click here.
THE COMMUNITY OF LEIGH
St. Clement's Church, located in Leigh-on-Sea, is a place where everyone is welcome, and we invite you to be part of our vibrant community centered around tradition, charity, family and cultural engagement.
St. Clement's Church, situated in the charming town of Leigh-on-Sea, stands as a beacon of tradition and community spirit. Maintaining the long continuity of tradition into the future; we have many young families and a vibrant Sunday School during Parish Mass.
At St. Clement's Church, we embrace the joy and sacredness of marriage, offering a picturesque setting for your special day in Leigh-on-Sea. Whether you are a practicing Christian or not, we are here to guide you on the path to holy matrimony.
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