As some of you will know, as well as being a deacon here at Saint Edmund’s, I am also a chief in Ghana – not an honorary chief, but a real chief, with a real job to do. I am the Nkosuohene, or Chief for Welfare and Development, of Nankesido
Continue readingIt was good that many of you who have been commissioned by the archbishop as special ministers renewed your commitment at our various Masses last week. As always, the dialogue in the act of commitment included a reminder to go to one of the days of recollection which the diocese
Continue readingThis is the day in the Church’s life dedicated to celebrating the sacredness of life. The proceeds from the Day for Life collection provide core funding for the Anscombe Bioethics Centre and assist other life-related activities supported by the Church.
Continue readingWe will celebrate Mass at noon followed by a shared meal in the Hall. Are there a few parishioners who could get together to organise readers, Musicians, bidding prayers etc. for this Mass? We also need a volunteer to coordinate the party in the Hall when we hope people will
Continue readingThis weekend we have our regular collection for Living Well. They are in particular need of the following: UHT milk Tinned vegetables/pulses/meat/fruit/soup/tomatoes Rice Pasta Biscuits Cereal Toilet roll Shower gel and shampoo Sanitary towels Pet food (dogs and cats) Tins that have ring pulls are particularly useful as not everyone
Continue readingWe are so pleased to be able to celebrate a Mass for the Sick once again, at 2pm on 24th June, and happy to invite all who attend to come to the Hall afterwards for refreshments. Our local SVP branch is arranging this and it would help if they knew
Continue readingDuring 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
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