Dear Friends, Jesus appears to his disciples at the lake of Galilee. It is an important moment in the growth of their Easter faith. The amazing catch of fish is a powerful sign of their future apostolate which will be made effective by the risen Christ. Peter, in spite of his moment of weakness, is re-affirmed as their leader. Jesus repeats his … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 01.05.22
NEWSLETTER 24.04.22
Dear Friends, During Eastertide we celebrate the Risen Christ. We hear about the different ways in which Jesus met with his disciples. Today’s Gospel describes two appearances of the Lord after his resurrection and the reactions of the Apostles. Thomas wants to touch the Lord as well as to see him. When he does he makes his own distinctive and uncompromising act of … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 24.04.22
NEWSLETTER 17.04.22
Dear Friends, During Holy Week our whole parish has come together for the three days that make up the Triduum: - Thursday evening, Friday afternoon and Saturday evening. Today, thanks to the kind help of Father Denys Lloyd, each community can celebrate the resurrection of the Lord. The Gospel reading shows how unexpected an event it was - amazement, confusion - ‘they have … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 17.04.22
Minutes of the PPC Meeting 15 March 2022
PRESENT: Fr James Walsh, Richard McGreevy (St Helen’s), (Chair), Antonia Martinez (Sacred Heart), Becky Walker (Sacred Heart), Ann Gibbs (Sacred Heart), Keith Copperwheat (St John of the Cross), Ginny Keane (St John of the Cross), Peter Rylands (St Helen’s), Catherine Watkins (Secretary) APOLOGIES: John Bolger, Georgiana Reynolds Fr James opened the meeting with a … [Read more...] about Minutes of the PPC Meeting 15 March 2022
NEWSLETTER 10.04 22
Dear Friends, During Holy Week the Church speaks to us with great power and beauty of the redemptive work of Christ. In these days the whole parish comes together for the three days that make up the Triduum: - Thursday evening, Friday afternoon and Saturday evening. In the uncertain days in which we live we need to be reminded of the great themes of sacrifice, loving service … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 10.04 22
