Fr Andrew writes… First of all I want to say a big thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make our celebration of my induction as your parish priest such a lovely occasion and to all who came along and joined in. I know that Bishop Nicholas was impressed by the warmth of the […]
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NEWSLETTER: REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY – 12th NOVEMBER 2023
Fr Andrew writes… This Sunday is Remembrance Sunday which, this year, is just a day after Armistice Day, which is on Saturday. So this weekend is a special time for us to honour the sacrifice of those who gave their lives in the cause of right, and to pray for the souls of all those, […]
Continue ReadingNEWSLETTER: 31st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – 5th NOVEMBER 2023
Fr Andrew writes… Just recently, as an occasional distraction from getting on with real work, I have found myself leafing through some of mountains of historical material relating to the parish that is stored in Clergy House. There are registers and notebooks going right back to the early 19th century as well as many old photographs. I […]
Continue ReadingNEWSLETTER: 30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – 29th OCTOBER 2023
Fr Andrew writes… November, the month of the Holy Souls begins, this Wednesday. And we begin the month on 1st November, All Saints Day, by celebrating all those who already enjoy the vision of God in heaven from where they assist us with their prayers. This is a beautiful reminder that as the Church on […]
Continue ReadingNEWSLETTER: 29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – 22nd OCTOBER 2023
Fr Andrew writes… This parish community is made up of all kinds of people, of different cultures and races and backgrounds and experiences. This variety makes for a wonderfully rich and interesting community. I think it is really important in a community like this that everyone feels included and part of the whole and that no […]
Continue ReadingNEWSLETTER: 28th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – 15th OCTOBER 2023
Fr Andrew writes… I’d like to tell you a simple little story. Shortly after I moved in to the parish and to Clergy House and I suppose at a time when I was having to get my head around all manner of new things and probably feeling a bit weary, I opened the front door […]
Continue ReadingNEWSLETTER: 27th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – 8th OCTOBER 2023
Fr Andrew writes… You may be aware of the Synod taking place in Rome at the moment. Pope Francis has called this Synod which brings together representatives from all aspects of the Church’s life and all states of life within it to explore the themes of Communion, Participation and Mission. The Synod Office in Rome has released […]
Continue ReadingNEWSLETTER: 26th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – 1st OCTOBER 2023
Fr Andrew writes… As of this Sunday I’ll have been here in the parish for 1 month precisely. I’m pleased to say that I am still very much enjoying getting to you know you all. Thank you for your welcome and your patience! We are now beginning the month of October, which is the month of the […]
Continue ReadingNEWSLETTER: 25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – 24th SEPTEMBER 2023
Dear parishioners, Over this past week, I have received so many positive comments about the wonderful celebration of my Ruby Jubilee. The word “Thank You” cannot fully express my gratitude for all the work that was put in by so many to make it such a wonderful celebration of 40 years of priestly ministry, especially […]
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