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Dear Friends, Today is the final Sunday in Eastertide. We hear the end of the Book of the Apocalypse with its promise that the Lord will protect and save all those who trust in him. It is that promise that enables Stephen to face his persecutors and undergo martyrdom with such calm dignity. In the Gospel we hear the prayer of Jesus for his disciples. He prays for unity among … [Read more...] about Newsletter 29 05 2022

Dear Friends, In today’s Gospel we hear more of the last conversation Jesus has with his disciples before his arrest and death. He promises to send the Holy Spirit who will teach them everything including the purpose of his death and resurrection. Today we continue the diocesan programme ‘Faithful Stewards of God’s Gifts’. Last Sunday we reflected on our parish community … [Read more...] about Newsletter 22.05.2022

Dear Friends, Today we begin the diocesan programme Faithful Stewards of God’s Gifts which will run over three weekends. Father James Ascension Day is on Thursday of this week and it is a Holy Day of Obligation. Next Sunday is World Communications Day- there will be a retiring collection for the Catholic Communications Network. Just a reminder. The Diocesan … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 22.05.22

Dear Friends, The mysterious yet beautiful vision of John in the Book of the Apocalypse is about the fulfilment of God’s promises: ‘now I am making the whole of creation new’. The story of salvation is achieved through the death and resurrection of the Lord opening the way for a ‘new creation’. We witness to this by the new law of love that Jesus has given us. Today we … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 15.05.22

Sent from Mail for Windows Dear Friends, The image of the shepherd who faithfully tends his sheep has a long history in the Bible. In today’s Gospel reading Jesus identifies himself as the good shepherd who leads his flock. We listen to his voice and trustingly follow him wherever he leads us. Father James   This weekend there will be a Second … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 08.05 22