Our Newsletter

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 issue an online newsletter, sent to over a thousand parishioners, to keep you in touch with what is happening, in

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Friday 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 Covid-19, including many family members and friends of parishioners here and members of religious orders associated with our parish. The

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Gifts 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 give you an opportunity to purchase Holy Communion cards and gifts, anyone can come to buy items. Please avail yourselves

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Fifth Sunday of Eastertide

Fifth Sunday of Eastertide: Jesus in John chapter 15 talks of himself as the ‘true vine’. This imagery speaks of the Church and also points to the Eucharist. One of the most important reforms to the liturgy brought about after the Second Vatican Council was the extending of permission for

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Feast of Pope St Pius V

Today is the feast of the Dominican Pope St Pius V, who in 1570 excommunicated Queen Elizabeth I of England and relieved her subjects of allegiance to her. Rosary at 930 before Mass, Benediction live-streamed only at 5pm. God bless and take care Fr Ashley

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St Catherine of Siena

Today is the feast of St Catherine of Siena, patron saint of Europe – if you’re following daily Mass readings remember that in this country and the rest of Europe there are special readings for the feast day. God bless and take care Fr Ashley

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