During the Parish Renovation meetings held over the past couple of years, it was felt that it would be really helpful to re-introduce a support group for those who have been recently bereaved. The plan is that each group would run weekly for 6 – 8 weeks and the first
Continue readingLandings is a bridge from the secular life back to your faith, church and community. The Landings mission is to reach out to welcome returning Catholics. Returning Catholics are our fellow Catholics who left the Church at some point in their life but are now making a journey back. Landings
Continue readingRecently, there have been several incidents which have posed a threat to the safety and security of our parish. As a result of this, at a meeting of clergy and members of the parish staff, a discussion was held on the issues that we faced and how best we can
Continue readingWorld Communications Day is celebrated this Sunday, 21 May. The theme comes from Ephesians 4:15, Speaking with the heart – ‘The truth in love’. In his message to mark the day, Pope Francis stresses the need to listen before speaking truth with a pure heart to “see beyond appearances and
Continue readingOur Coronation Tea Party on Monday was a great success. The Hall was packed with friends and parishioners having a wonderful time and the sandwiches, cakes and lovely bits to eat were delicious. Thank you so much to Sue Owen and her outstanding team of helpers, the CWL, Rose Remedios
Continue readingIn 2020 the Folk Choir celebrated its 50th anniversary. The pandemic meant they could not celebrate this milestone as planned and so now they have had the second album they issued ‘Decade’, digitally remastered and remixed and it is now available to parishioners as a free download – more HERE.
Continue readingLife in the Spirit Seminars have been a great tool for over 40 years helping people to open up their lives more to God and the working of the Holy Spirit, through prayer, talks and sharing groups. For many it has been a transformative experience. This Eastertide (2 May –
Continue readingNo newsletter this week as last week’s covered two. I would, however, like to remind you of some opportunities to get involved with your parish. The first is the forthcoming afternoon Tea Party on Monday 8 May to mark the Coronation of King Charles III. Could you help bake cakes
Continue readingAs we marked the 10th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis as Pope, Fr Ashley delivered four lent talks focusing on the pontiff, and the slides and supplemental material are now available to view below. 1. ‘FRANCIS THE PILGRIM’ 2. ‘FRANCIS THE TEACHER’ 3. ‘FRANCIS AND THE JOY
Continue readingWe would love to welcome you all to the Hall after 9.30 am Mass, as we did for years before the pandemic. In those days there was a simple rota of volunteers to put the kettle on and it worked perfectly. It provided a wonderful opportunity for families to get
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