John

FROM THE PARISH PRIEST The Little Roads:  I was invited to visit the village of Heydon last week.  I had never been there before so I set my satnav and let that do the work for me.  I was taken along some beautiful country lanes, some only wide enough for one car.   Instead of worrying about what I would do should I encounter a car coming the other way, I simply decided to … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 07.11.26

FROM THE PARISH PRIEST   Remembering Our Dead:  In November, it is traditional that we, as Catholics, remember our loved ones who have died.  One way to do this is to bless the graves and places of rest of family members and friends.  We are fortunate in that we have memorial gardens in all three of our churches - it is correct Catholic teaching that we should never sprinkle … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 01.11.26

FROM THE PARISH PRIEST Remembering Our Dead:  In November, it is traditional that we, as Catholics, remember our loved ones who have died.  One way to do this is to bless the graves and places of rest of family members and friends.  We are fortunate in that we have memorial gardens in all three of our churches - it is correct Catholic teaching that we should … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 25.10.26

FROM THE PARISH PRIEST Praying for the Holy Father:  Last Sunday, the world was taken by surprise when The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, announced that he was to undergo surgery this week for a 'small nodule' that his medical team had discovered in one of his lungs.  As Catholics this news is really one of great concern as our love and respect for the Holy Father is … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 18.10.26

FROM THE PARISH PRIEST The Sacraments of the Church: First Holy Communion:  If you have a child who is eligible for FHC classes and you would like to enrol them for classes then please let me know (via email: alan.hodgson@rcdea.org.uk) as soon as possible.  I will need to pass your details to our catechists so that they can make contact with you, so please indicate in your … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 11.10.26