21st SUNDAY OF THE YEAR Dear Parishioners, In our first reading today from the Book of Joshua, there is a clear challenge to all the people. Joshua gathers the tribes of Israel together and puts a direct question: “Do you … Continue reading
Dear Parishioners, Happy Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary! We celebrate Mary full of Grace. God chose her to be Mother of his Son, Mother of Jesus. She did her job so well that Jesus did not … Continue reading
Again, thanks to all who are trying to keep us all safe by wearing masks and or face shields. Thousands of people will not have had their vaccination because of their age. Part of the problem is that the outcome … Continue reading
It was a privilege last weekend to join with Young Christians who has been organising a relay from St Ives to Glasgow. They were at the London stage of the relay. There were several services and celebrations to highlight the … Continue reading
Dear Parishioners, Did you ever feel like giviing up? Or, it’s all too much, how did I get myself into this mess? The prophet Elijah did! He is considered THE great prophet and in today’s first reading, we see him … Continue reading
Dear Parishioners, As we listen to the Word of God today, we see a very serious link between what is happening in the Book of Exodus and St John’s Gospel. The people of Israel are complaining against Moses for bringing … Continue reading
Schools volunteers needed Looking for a new challenge? Could you visit schools in your local area to deliver assemblies and workshops about CAFOD’s work and encourage young people to take action, fundraise and pray with CAFOD? No experience necessary. Full … Continue reading
Dear Parishioners, I consider it is helpful if we stand back and have a look at the Gospel message over those past and coming Sundays. We heard of Jesus sending out his apostles to preach the Good News. Last week … Continue reading
I would wish to thank all the parishioners who have complied with our safety regulations at Mass over this past week. I would hope that during this weekend all who come to our church will be vigilant and cooperative. I … Continue reading
Dear Parishioners, In the scriptures today, we hear from Jeremiah that the official leaders neglect their duties towards the people. But God does not neglect his people. He himself will send a leader or leaders who will be good and … Continue reading
DAILY MASS READINGS
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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