26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Updated: Oct 2
27 September 2026
Collect Prayer
O God, who manifest your almighty power above all by pardoning and showing mercy, bestow, we pray, your grace abundantly upon us and make those hastening to attain your promises heirs to the treasures of Heaven. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ...
Readings
Ezekiel 18:25-28 Psalm 25 Philippians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32
At that time: Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people, 'What do you think? A man had two sons. And he went to the first and said, "Son, go and work in the vineyard today." And he answered, "I will not", but afterward he changed his mind and went. And he went to the other son and said the same. And he answered, "I go, sir", but did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, 'The first.' Jesus said to them, 'Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes go into the kingdom of God before you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. And even when you saw it, you did not afterwards change your minds and believe him.'
Readings next Sunday (27th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 79 Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43
Saints of the Week
Tue 29
Wed 30
Thu 1/10
Fri 2/10
St. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels, Feast
St. Jerome, Prist and Doctor of the Church
St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
The Holy Guardian Angels
“Prostitutes and tax collectors go into the kingdom of God before you”
St. Jerome (Commentary on Matthew, Book III, 21)
True obedience is not measured by the readiness of our words, but by the faithfulness of our deeds. It is far better to have initially refused the Father's command and later fulfilled it with remorse, than to make a solemn promise of virtue only to abandon the vineyard altogether. Our faith demands fruit, not merely promises.
Feast of St. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
Source: Lives of the Saints, by Alban Butler, Benziger Bros. ed. (1894)
“MI-CA-EL,” or “Who is like to God?” Such was the cry of the great Archangel when he smote the rebel Lucifer in the conflict of the heavenly hosts. From that hour he has been known as the glorious captain of the armies of God, the defender of His Church, and the faithful escort of holy souls. On this venerable Feast, the Church honors him alongside Saints Gabriel and Raphael, the great celestial messengers of the Most High. Whenever any grievous temptation or sorrow oppresses you, invoke these heavenly guides, crying out: Lord, save us, lest we perish!
Weekly News
Men's Rosary
Saturday 3rd October at 6:30 am at the Presbytery’s chapel
Sunday Missals 2027
To order your 2026-2027 Missal (Year B) please contact Fr. Ismael.
Donation: 15€ in an envelope with your name on it, please.
Children's Group
We are resuming the Children’s Group every Sunday at 11:30AM at the Shop. The children of our parish are invited to join. The Gospel of the Sunday will be explained to them so that they can follow the Mass in a more fruitful way. Age: 3-10 (children under 5 must be accompanied by at least one of their parents)
Saint Barnabas Pastoral Education and Training Center
“It is not simply to offer courses, but to provide a serious and enriching programme of formation that serves the Church and its people” (Bishop Bruno). Parishioners interested in registering will find more information on the board
First Communion and Confirmation 2027
The informative encounter for parents will be on Friday 2 October at the Shop. First Communion at 6:30 pm; Confirmation at 7:15 pm
Caritas St. Paul's
Thank you for your prayers, contributions, food and clothes donations … we can also reuse your shopping bags. If you wish to volunteer, please, contact Fr. Alessandro
Parish Community Shop
Refreshments, coffee and tea. Check our religious section for rosaries, Christmas Cards, scapulars, devotionals, etc. Check also our books sections. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet other parishioners and grow as community. All funds will go to the building of the new Church. If you’d like to volunteer, please talk to Fr. Alessandro
Mass Schedule
28th September - 4th October
Mon: No Mass
Tue: Mass at 9:00am in Agia Kyriaki
Wed: Mass at 12:00pm in Agia Kyriaki
Thu: Mass at 9:00am in Agia Kyriaki
Fri: Mass at 9:00am in Agia Kyriaki
Saturday: 4:30pm (Agia Kyriaki ); 6:15pm (Town of Polis)
Sunday: Masses in Agia Kyriaki at 10am (Latin), 11am (Polish) & 12pm (English)
Eucharistic Adoration: Wed at 10:50am in AK; Thu at 6pm in AK
Holy Rosary: Sat at 4pm in AK
Filipino Mass: last Sunday of the month at 12pm
Sri-Lankan Mass: 3rd Sunday of the month, 12pm (Presbytery chapel)
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