Newsletter

Dear Friends, It is easy to be alarmed and worried about ‘wars and revolutions’ or natural disasters such as ’earthquakes and plagues and famines. Jesus puts all these in the context of faith: faith not in great buildings and political structures or even in the loyalty of friend and family, but in the abiding love of God who will ensure that ‘not a hair of your head will be … [Read more...] about Newsletter 13.11.16.

Dear Friends, Today’s Gospel puts before us what kind of life will there be after death. We believe in the resurrection of the dead and that God has created us, not for death, but for life. In Jesus, God was willing to suffer our human death to strengthen our hope. Death has been overcome and sin need not dominate our lives. We may not have the blueprints for the … [Read more...] about Newsletter 06.11.16.

The Bishop’s visit to our parish last weekend went well and he was greatly impressed by the welcome he received. This Sunday we hear the story of Zachaeus. A man of substance and wealth he was prepared to look foolish by climbing a tree in order to see (and be seen by) Jesus. ‘Living in Solidarity with the Poor’ Our first challenge will be a ‘Reverse (slightly early) … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 30.10.16

Dear Friends, Faith has the need of the breath of prayer if it is to flower in good works and remain alert. It is the same as our bodies need of food and the plants’ need of water. Faith is a living reality that we ‘pray continually and never lose heart’. First Holy Communion. We are planning a meeting next month to begin preparing our children for First Holy Communion. … [Read more...] about Newsletter 16.10.16.

Dear Friends, You may remember that before the summer holidays parishioners from all three of our churches met to reflect on Pope Francis’ encyclical ‘Laudato Si’. Central to his message is how we see our role in the world that conforms with the vision of St Francis. I shall explain more at the Masses this weekend and suggest how we, as a parish, can live simply, sustainably … [Read more...] about Newsletter 09.10.16.