The short book of Zephaniah
Our first reading at Mass today is a rare extract from the short book of Zephaniah (3:1-2, 9-13 – it’s a pity verses 3 – 8 are missed out in
Continue readingGaudete Sunday, 2020
Traditionally the third Sunday of Advent is a day when we lift briefly the purple austerity of the season – so ordinarily the organ is allowed and flowers, and
Continue readingOur Christmas Services: Book Now
To reduce the pressure for places at Masses on Christmas Day, it has been announced that the obligation to attend Mass on Christmas Day itself has been extended to cover
Continue readingArrangements for Christmas (Updated)
To reduce the pressure for places at Masses on Christmas Day, it has been announced that the obligation to attend Mass on Christmas Day itself has been extended to cover
Continue readingThe Banquet of God’s Kingdom
Today’s gospel, the account of the Feeding of the Five Thousand from Matthew 15, reflects the important Advent theme of the Banquet of God’s kingdom, also in our first reading
Continue readingBishop Pat Lynch to retire
It has just been announced that Bishop Pat Lynch SS.CC, whom we know well in this parish, is retiring. This statement has been issued by the archbishop: The Retirement of
Continue readingChurch to reopen for Mass
I should imagine that most of you have by now, received the news that once the present lockdown has ended on Wednesday 2 December, our churches can reopen for Mass.
Continue readingCAFOD Update
THANKS. A big thank you for your generous donations to Cafod’s Harvest Fast day collection. This year’s collection exceeded previous years, showing that despite our own misfortunes this year, many have
Continue readingFeast of Christ the King & National Youth Sunday
In our church we have a fine stained glass window of Christ the King on the east wall behind the altar, but I don’t have an image of it; because
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