We have recently received this video of an ecumenical service held at OLW in 1997 when Fr Gerry was our parish priest. This Morning Worship programme was originally transmitted by Central TV. It is an excellent example of Christian unity in Shirley. There is some advertising at the start, the service commences at 2:50 OLW Morning Worship video
Deacon Sean would like to thank all parishioners for supporting his new book project, ‘Only in the Crucified God.’ So far profits from the book have generated a donation of £882 to CAFOD. The book, in fact, recently reached number 6 in Amazon’s top 100 Christian Education books chart. ‘Only in the Crucified God,’ will continue to be available from…
Although our parish stall has had to be suspended for the time being to keep everyone safe, Traidcraft’s winter catalogue will be out next week. Producers in the developing world who rely on the Fair Trade Premium to support their families and communities continue to depend on sales here. If you would like a copy of the catalogue, please let…
I am delighted to attach the links for our live streaming YouTube service. Your youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3vdakgmJOATGK2Z8WdBkqg Main Church https://camstreamer.com/redirect/3514c7ab7ecb1a4/S-41479 Day chapel https://camstreamer.com/redirect/d93a2130a6245fe/S-41478Fdo A word of thanks to Mr Con McHugh for his help and assistance in getting us up and running in quick smart time. I am immensely grateful to all those who have donated to this project, we met…
Throughout this period of isolation, Saltmine Trust’s hope has been to inspire, encourage and educate. As you may realize from our COVID-19 statement at the beginning of lockdown, due to current restrictions we have been unable to tour and most of our work has been cancelled until Autumn 2020. However we have been determined to offer a service digitally. Through our online isolation resources Saltmine is continuing to create and bring faith-motivated arts into homes and church communities. Our Spoken Word pieces, monologues, audio-dramas and drama…
After what can only be described as a second wonderful mass with highlights such as Deacon Sean preaching, the news of Fr Andrew Franklin our new Parish Priest, the folk group (with NO wind instruments) as well as a cantor singing during communion, not to mention a church packed with about 120 people at absolutely maximum capacity while maintaining two…
I came across an interesting motto below a coat of arms and it read ‘Unity is strength’. In a way, this summarises the main thought on our minds as we come together today to give God thanks for the two great apostles, Peter and Paul. In their lifetime Peter and Paul did not work so closely together. Tradition has it…
TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR A) Jeremiah 20: 10-13 Psalm 68 Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33 REFLECTION Recently I was asked to join a parish committee set up to work on a plan to re-open our church. At the beginning of the meeting each of us was asked to share, with the rest of the group, how we had coped…
These days we are all encouraged to eat healthily. However, for some though, this good advice seems to fall on deaf ears, and I would be the first to admit that in the past, I have often made poor choices when it comes to food. However, with a lot of hard work, self-sacrifice and determination, I am pleased to say…
‘I have much more to say to you, more than you can bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is to come. He will bring glory to me by taking from…