Dear Parishioners It was good to be back in the parish this week after a restorative 10 days away in Kefalonia. My holiday did much to recharge my batteries and I had the opportunity to really relax and unwind. My sincere thanks to Fr John and especially to Alan for making this time away possible. […]
Fr Jonathan – Annual leave: Wednesday 26th August until Tuesday 8th September. We are pleased to welcome Father Jonathan back from his holiday this Tuesday, and we will be returning to our regular Mass schedule. We hope that Father Jonathan has had a lovely and restful break, with plenty of time to relax, recharge and […]
Fr Jonathan – Annual leave: Wednesday 26th August until Tuesday 8th September. While Father Jonathan is away Mgr. Hadley will cover all the weekend Masses and there will be a restricted Mass schedule during the week. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9.30 am and outside of these Mass times the […]
Dear Parishioners The Gospel set for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time revolves around two questions. Jesus first asks his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” The answers come quickly: John the Baptist. Elijah. Jeremiah. One of the prophets. The voices of the crowd recognise Jesus as someone extraordinary, but […]
Dear Parishioners This weekend at all our Sunday Masses we keep the great Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This weekend we are invited to contemplate one of the most beautiful truths of our Catholic faith: the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, body and soul, into heavenly glory. It is a […]
Dear Parishioners As the month of August gradually unfolds so many more parishioners will be away on holiday, taking time to travel and to rest and relax with family and friends. I wish you a wonderful holiday! Safe travels too and a good rest! We shall look forward to welcoming you back to the parish […]
Dear Parishioners Our readings for Mass this weekend contain some of the most consoling words in all the Bible. The first reading for the Prophet Isaiah, encourages the people in affectionate terms towards the need to turn back to their God. We find in the passage a special warmth in Isaiah’s repeated appeal to “Come”: […]
Dear Parishioners The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant … who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.’ The readings for this Sunday invite us to think about what we truly value. They show the importance of wisdom, encouraging us to trust God’s plan, […]
Dear Parishioners Today’s Gospel is the second part of a three-part focus on Matthew chapter 13 – the central teaching of Jesus about the Kingdom of God by way of parables. Through these vivid stories, Jesus invites us to enter more deeply into the mystery of God’s Kingdom. Last Sunday, the Gospel focused on planting […]
Dear Parishioners ‘Listen!’ The word of God is proclaimed throughout the whole of creation. All the readings in the liturgy this weekend are filled with images drawn from nature. The word is like rain refreshing the earth, bringing goodness and growth wherever it falls. (First Reading). The Psalm is a prayerful song of thanks after a time […]
