Today (Tuesday) is the feast of St Wulstan of Worcester, the last Anglo Saxon saint. He was the only Anglo Saxon member of the hierarchy who was allowed to continue in office for any significant time after the Normal Conquest in 1066, until his death in 1095, renowned for his
Continue readingWe know that these times have been difficult for a lot of families. We want to provide local support to as many as we can of those children and families who need it the most during this time of national lockdown and school closure by offering them a fresh, hot
Continue readingThis Sunday is Peace Sunday, when the Church in England and Wales observes the World Day of Prayer for Peace kept elsewhere on New Year’s Day. Prayers and Reflections for today, including a Zoom reflection, can be found on the website of Pax Christi UK, www.paxchristi.org.uk. Normally in our parish
Continue readingIt has been just over two weeks since I announced the closure of our church. It was not an easy decision to make but I’m certain in the circumstances, the right one. It would seem that many of you were in agreement, even though like me you felt sadness. Thank
Continue readingIn light of the environmental crisis our world is facing, Pope Francis has called each of us to listen to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. This Lent, join us for a series of reflective evenings with inspiring speakers, prayer and discussion, using the film-based
Continue readingFr Steve, has, as he promised, introduced the saying of the rosary on three weekday mornings, and in addition there will be Benediction at 5.00 pm every Friday and also on the last Sunday of every month. These will all be live streamed and are another way that we can
Continue readingThe Epiphany is a beautiful feast – I think it’s special for many of us in that it captures the heart of the Christmas narrative while being free of the commercialisation which now surrounds the feast itself in December, which in a way makes sense because it is probably older
Continue readingIn my homily at the live-streamed Mass this morning I alluded to the traditional Epiphany house blessing which has been popular in this parish for many years. As you will appreciate we have not been able to distribute blessed chalk this year, but if you have some at home you
Continue readingWe begin this evening the Solemnity of the Epiphany. Live-streamed Masses: Vigil Mass 6pm this evening, Masses tomorrow at 10am and 6pm. God bless and take care Fr Ashley
Continue readingIt is with a very heavy heart I have made the decision to close the church. The soaring numbers of Covid19 cases in this area has led me to believe we must protect our parishioners and do everything we can to prevent the continuing spread. So, after this evening’s 6.00
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