A Journey Into the Real Meaning of Easter Some exciting news to share with the parish! Deacon Sean has released a new book just in time for Lent. Having written about the birth and death of Our Lord, this final book in the series concentrates on the joys of his resurrection and what this means for our lives of faith.…
Dear Parishioners You are invited to apply for a place at Mass this weekend. [see ‘Required Information’, A or B below] There will be three Masses: - Saturday, at 5.30pm Sunday, at 9.00am Sunday, at 11.00am Places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, with priority given to those who are stewards and cleaners. You will be seated in the household group in which you apply so ensure that you list everyone in the household who will be attending mass together. If…
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…
The Sanctuary is still providing food to those who need it in these difficult times but unfortunately it is running out very fast. Supplies are desperately needed. We appreciate that shopping is difficult for everyone at this time with long queues and restrictions on how much can be bought but we would like to put an appeal out to the…
Dear Fathers Dear Deacons You will be aware that in his Address to the Nation last night the Prime Minister outlined further necessary steps to be taken to combat the spread of the Coronavirus. The Government has mandated the closure of all shops selling non-essential goods, including clothing and electronic stores, and other premises including libraries, playgrounds and outdoor gyms,…
Dear Parishioners, This is an attempt to communicate with as many people in the parish as possible, given the momentous nature of the effects of the Corvid-!9 virus. Please do share this email with as many other parishioners, neighbours, family and friends who would also like to see it. The Cardinal has announced that public worship will be suspended across…