Pastoral Letter for Pentecost 2021
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Solemnity of Pentecost reminds us that everything which exists, every person and the whole of creation, is a gift of “God the
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We have received guidance from the Bishops’ Conference on what we can now do in our church. There are still restrictions in place and, following talks with Archbishop John and
Continue readingSt Dunstan of Canterbury
Today the Church honours St Dunstan of Canterbury, shown here – the story is that he pinched the devil’s nose with tongs. It is also the twentieth anniversary of the
Continue readingSunday, World Communications Day
Today, the Seventh Sunday of Easter is World Communications Day, when we pray for Catholic journalists and those who work in media and communications for the Church – normally there
Continue readingRight to Life UK’s new News Platform
Right to Life UK has launched a new digital news platform, Right To Life News. Their website is already the most viewed pro-life website in Europe and the fourth most
Continue readingToday’s Gospel: “And you too will be witnesses”
From our Facebook page… This is a very good reflection – I am posting separately St Paul VI’s document is its well worth reading as we try to become a
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From the first lockdown, we have been instructed not to have printed material in the body of the church or in the porch. We have been happy to continue to
Continue readingFriday Penance and Prayers for India
This initiative by the Bishop of Nottingham [below] has been promoted by the whole Bishops Conference. You might want to offer your Friday penance and prayers for those suffering from
Continue readingGifts for Holy Communion
We are happy to let you know that Mary Seidel, who runs the Church Shop will be opening it on Saturday 8 May from 10.30 am until noon. Whilst primarily to
Continue readingTuesday 4th May – A day of prayer for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse
Tuesday 4th May is a day of prayer for Victims and Survivors of Sexual Abuse. St Edmund’s will be open throughout the day for you to come in to offer
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