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Dear Friends, The idea of being a chosen people implies that other nations are not chosen. This is commonly held in the Old Testament: the only exceptions are those who convert to Judaism. Today’s Gospel can come across as presenting a harsh Jesus. In fact the fierceness of his argument makes the point that such an exclusive view of the chosen people is now redundant. The … [Read more...] about Newsletter 20.08.17.

Dear Friends, Today’s first reading and Gospel both have the same theme: that the forces of nature are under the control of God who has care for his people. In the first reading the power of the natural world does not reveal God; instead God chooses to reveal himself in the gentle breeze. In the Gospel Peter responds to the invitation of Jesus but, because his faith is … [Read more...] about Newsletter 13.08.17.

Dear Friends, Today we depart from the cycle of Sunday readings to celebrate the feast of the Transfiguration. The revelation of Jesus’ glory is accompanied by divine words: ‘This is my beloved Son....listen to him’. His words and actions tell us about God’s forgiveness, compassion and unfailing love for us. The re-decorating of the Sacred Heart church is going well and … [Read more...] about Newsletter 06.08.17.

  Dear Friends, To find treasure is a stroke of good fortune and we would do anything to keep it. Today’s Gospel tells us that the greatest treasure is to find in the Lord the kingdom of heaven. But to take possession of it we must be prepared to pay the price of everything in order to keep it. The re-decorating of the Sacred Heart church has begun and will continue … [Read more...] about Newsletter 30.07.17.

  Dear Friends, A memorable weekend indeed. A great joy to have family and friends as well as parishioners for the jubilee celebrations. I am deeply grateful for all who worked so hard to make it a special time for the parish. The re-decorating of the Sacred Heart church begins on Monday, 24th July and will continue for at least three weeks. During this time the church … [Read more...] about Newsletter