We are back from Lourdes since a week now. The pilgrimage led by Fr Desmond went very well. We have all come back healed, replenished with the sense of wonder, awe and feelings of being truly special and loved by our Blessed Mother and Our Lord. It’s a magical place
Continue readingIn the month of November Catholics pray for the Holy Souls, and we have often had Requiem Masses here for those whose funerals the clergy have celebrated. This year we are focussing on those whose funerals took place in the year between 24 March 2020 and 30 April 2021 since
Continue readingWe’re once again collecting shoeboxes for the Blythswood Shoebox appeal. Blythswood will be distributing many more of the boxes in Ukraine this year, as well as to vulnerable people in Albania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Kosovo, Moldova, Romania and Serbia. It’s easy to choose gifts for people who have so little. Shampoo,
Continue readingThe Bethlehem Nativity Group who last visited us 5 years ago will be with us the weekend of 22-23 October to show us the beautiful things that they make from olive wood grown in the Holy Land. The proceeds from any sales are used to support the poor Christian families living
Continue readingAs a final goodbye to St Edmund’s and to thank you, we would like to invite you to join us on Saturday 15 October to celebrate Mass at 12.00 pm in the church and then to join us in the Hall for light refreshments. It will be an opportunity for
Continue readingBeing formed in the likeness of Christ we strive to become a truly Christ centred community, through humble witness, love, compassion and communion. Thank you to everyone who attended our Parish Vision meeting last Wednesday and to those who served refreshments. It was heartening to see such a healthy turnout
Continue readingIf you are applying to a Catholic secondary school in the maintained sector, you will need a form signed by a priest attesting to your Catholic practice. The type of form varies from school to school and you should follow the instructions given in each case. In this parish I
Continue readingI am looking forward to seeing you at our next Parish Vision meeting on Wednesday evening at 7.00 pm in the Hall, for you to debate and discuss our Parish Vision, and for some of you to offer your time and talents to move forward with our plans. The installation
Continue readingYou may remember that at various times between March 2020 and March 2021 it was not possible for Catholic funerals to be celebrated in the customary manner. When churches were completely closed a Requiem Mass was not possible; also, particularly in the early months, numbers at the graveside and in
Continue readingOver twenty parishioners joined me for the Zoom meeting last Tuesday. I had no idea how many to expect but was delighted with this. There was a lively discussion which produced some good ideas. The next meeting will be in the Hall on Wednesday October 5 at 7.00 pm. I
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