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Today’s gospel is about talking and hearing. A group, including Jesus, is gathered in the Nazareth synagogue on the sabbath for worship, prayer and readings from the scriptures. All eyes are fixed on Jesus. The gospel concludes with Jesus remarking on how the text he has just read from Isaiah was being fulfilled that day even as they listened. We, the baptised, are each in … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 26.01.25

Today’s Gospel tells the story of the wedding feast at Cana. A domestic crisis - the shortage of wine - provides the context to the first miracles that were part of the ministry of Jesus. In this homely setting something important is happening. Jesus is prompted by his mother to respond to the need of the moment and save the newly married couple from social embarrassment. The … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 20.01.25

Pilgrimage to Rome to celebrate the Jubilee of Youth  As part of the Jubilee 2025, Bishop Peter will be leading a pilgrimage to Rome, joining with hundreds of thousands of young people from all over the world to participate in the celebrations in Rome. For more details see www.rcdea.org.uk/youth Although there are now a very limited number of places left, … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 12.01.25

We welcome  Fr James to the parish; he will be with us for the coming four weeks whilst Fr Peter is taking his annual leave. Pilgrimage to Rome to celebrate the Jubilee of Youth - limited places left.  As part of the Jubilee 2025, the Diocese will be leading a pilgrimage to Rome, joining with hundreds of thousands of young people from all over the … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 05.01.25

“Rejoice, that the immortal God is born, so that mortal man may live in eternity.”     The 4th Sunday of Advent Year C prepares us for the coming of Jesus. Today’s readings suggest that we should not celebrate Christmas as just an occasion for nice feelings.  Instead, commemorating Jesus’ birth should inspire us to carry out God’s word as Mary and … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 22.12.24