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Dear Friends, Today we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit poured out on the apostles. It removes their fear and leads them into proclaiming the ‘marvels of God’. The long list of people from many different regions and nations is to emphasise that the whole world is present and receives the message. The time for fear and withdrawal is over. The Spirit breaks down all … [Read more...] about Newsletter 09.06.19.

Dear Friends, Today’s Gospel is from the prayer of Jesus at the Last Supper. He prays for all who will follow him as disciples - this includes us. He is fully united to the Father and he prays that this unity will be seen among believers: a unity that is rooted in love. Next Sunday we celebrate the feast of Pentecost. You are invited to come to church wearing something … [Read more...] about Newsletter 02.06.19.

Dear Friends, The Sunday readings are already beginning to look towards Pentecost. In today’s Gospel reading Jesus promises the Holy Spirit who will teach the apostles all that they need to know in the future. By the time of the Acts of the Apostles (1st reading) the Spirit is clearly at work guiding the early Christian communities and energising them for the spread of the … [Read more...] about Newsletter 26.05.19.

Dear Friends, There is a sense of urgency in today’s first reading as Paul and Barnabus move from place to place encouraging the newly-founded Christian communities. In contrast, the second reading presents a timeless vision of the new Jerusalem descending from God and completing the final act of creation. In the Gospel Jesus speaks of the mutual love that will be the … [Read more...] about Newsletter 19.05.19.

Dear Friends,  We look to Jesus as our shepherd who knows and cares for us and leads beyond the confines of this present life to eternity with him and the Father.  Father James The Senior Citizens Group (NW) - meets on Monday 13th May. This week, after the usual morning activities, the group will be painting Norfolk Rocks with Sally Smith. There will be no meeting … [Read more...] about Newsletter 12.05.19