Lent is approaching soon, and the distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday has always been very important in our preparation for Lent. We hope that this year, even with the situation of the pandemic, we will be able to carry … Continue reading
Pastoral Letter for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 13-14 February 2021 Shortly it will be Ash Wednesday, a day rich in associations and symbolism. It marks the beginning a Lent, a time for turning again to the practice of … Continue reading
Christian CND and Pax Christi will be hosting a Zoom Witness for Ash Wednesday, replacing the usual event which takes place outside the Ministry of Defence in London. WHEN:17/02/2021 @ 7:00 pmWHERE: ZoomCOST: Free There will be an opportunity for … Continue reading
Dear Parishioners, We often use the phrase, “History repeats itself”. In today’s reading, we hear a perfect example of that. The disease of leprosy was a terrible affliction: the whole body could be covered with sores and parts of the … Continue reading
Daily at 12 noon. Please [register here], and a zoom link will be sent to you.
Daily at 9.00am from Thursday, 18th February on SJV YouTube channel (also available for later viewing) Set time aside to read the Word of God… This simple 15 minutes sessions is a space to be still and quiet, to listen … Continue reading
There will be no Stations of the Cross held in St. John Vianney church this year. In stead, we encourage those who would like to pray the Stations of the Cross during this Lent season to avail of one of … Continue reading
Today’s Gospel presents a changing picture: it begins with Jesus, in the familiar and ‘protected’ setting of Simon’s house, healing Simon’s mother in law. The crowds surrounded him throughout the day, and you can imagine the noise and excitement of … Continue reading
On 8th December 2020, Pope Francis issued an Apostolic Letter entitled Patris Corde (‘With a Father’s Heart’). He has proclaimed 2021 as a special ‘Year of St. Joseph’. At the conclusion of his Letter, he adds a prayer to St Joseph, which … Continue reading
Explore FAITH, LIFE and MEANING during Lent 2021 through our Alpha course. Connect with others online to watch a series of episodes and explore the Christian faith together. Sessions will begin the week after Ash Wednesday – there are three … Continue reading
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Unplug the phone charger. According to O2 only 5% of the energy used by the UK’s mobile phone chargers is actually used to charge phones. The other 50,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions just go into the atmosphere.
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