The Baptism of the Lord.10th-16th January 2021. Today we reflect on Baptism – the baptism of Jesus as well as our own. In Mark’s gospel it is depicted as a kind of epiphany telling us who Jesus is. In the reading from Isaiah there is the invitation to come to the water. This includes the promise of fulfilment (rich food to enjoy) and life (your soul will live). To come to … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 10.01.21
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NEWSLETTER 26.07.20
17th Week in Ordinary Time 2020King Solomon asked for the gift of wisdom. Jesus describes this wisdom in terms of a treasure for which one is prepared to give up everything else. This treasure is the kingdom of God – the presence and reign of God in the world which gives shape and direction to our lives. In calling us to follow him Jesus gives us entry into this kingdom. If we … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 26.07.20
NEWSLETTER 14.06.20
11th Week in Ordinary Time Today we celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi. The Eucharist is at the heart of our Catholic life – the gift of Jesus himself under the signs of bread and wine. It is on a day like this when we feel most keenly the present ‘eucharistic famine’. We look forward to the day when we can meet together for Sunday Mass.The new parish website is now … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 14.06.20
PPC Minutes 9 April 2019
PARISH OF THE SACRED HEART – PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Minutes of the Meeting held on TUESDAY 9 APRIL 2019 at 7.30pm PRESENT: Fr James Walsh, Richard McGreevy (Chair), Antonia Martinez, John Bolger, Rebecca Walker, Elaine Haughton, Keith Copperwheat, Grazyna Skawinska, Carol Shippey, Ginny Keane, Peter Rylands, Catherine Watkins (Secretary) APOLOGIES: Deacon Ron … [Read more...] about PPC Minutes 9 April 2019
PPC Minutes 30 October 2018
PARISH OF THE SACRED HEART – PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Minutes of the meeting held on TUESDAY 30 OCTOBER 2018 at 7.30pm PRESENT: Fr James Walsh, Robert Hardie, Peter Rylands, John Bolger, Antonia Martinez, Elaine Haughton, Carol Shippey, Richard McGreevy, Rebecca Walker, Ginny Keane, Keith Copperwheat, Catherine Watkins (Secretary) 1. APOLOGIES: Deacon Ron O’Toole Fr … [Read more...] about PPC Minutes 30 October 2018
