Newsletter

We welcome back Fr James after his holiday and trust he has had that well-earned rest. In Fr James’ absence (at the time of printing this bulletin) Deacon Ron writes to remind us of God’s continuing love as shown in this Sunday’s Gospel: “A mother waiting for her child to return from school keeps looking from behind the curtain, then, she sees her coming around the … [Read more...] about Newsletter 11.09.16.

Dear Friends, Today we welcome Fr John Abugri who is with us for the weekend. He will tell us about the work of the Spiritan Fathers and there will be a retiring collection. Also today the Dowry of Mary Pilgrimage to Walsingham will be led by Bishop Alan Hopes. Please see poster for details. Father James   In October Rob and Clare Hardie will be visiting a … [Read more...] about Newsletter 04.09.16.

Dear Friends The advice Jesus gives in today's Gospel reading is more than good manners: it is about treating everyone with respect and gentleness (see the first reading also). Each year a member of one of the religious orders comes to our parish to tell us about their work. This year it is the turn of the Spiritans (Holy Ghost Fathers). Jr John Abugri will be staying in … [Read more...] about Newsletter 28.08.16

Dear Friends, Today we celebrate one of the most solemn feasts of Our Lady. The central mystery of her life is her divine motherhood which we celebrate at Christmas. The Assumption completes God’s work in her since it was not fitting that the flesh that had given life to God himself should ever undergo corruption. The Assumption is God’s crowning of his work as Mary ends her … [Read more...] about Newsletter 14.08.16.

Dear Friends, Today’s readings are about faith (2nd reading) and faith-filled perseverance (Gospel). We who live by faith are encouraged to ‘stick with it’ remaining ‘faith-full’ in a country where religious belief is often ignored or even dismissed as irrelevant or outmoded! We look to the Church (including Pope Francis), our parish community and each other for mutual … [Read more...] about Newsletter 07.08.16.