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Dear Friends,   Today’s Gospel is a fascinating story of an encounter that begins on a homely level and ends with a meeting of souls. It is also a classic example of evangelisation. After her meeting with Jesus the woman runs to tell others about what she has experienced.   46 people have now sent in their booking forms for the parish trip to France in October. Only … [Read more...] about Newsletter 19.03.17.

Dear Friends, For a few moments Jesus was revealed in his glory as the Son of God. This must have been both disturbing and reassuring for his three closest followers - an experience they would treasure in the dark days ahead. 39 people have now sent in their booking forms for the parish trip to France in October. Only 8 more places left! Father James You will find … [Read more...] about Newsletter 12.03.17.

Dear Friends, Today is the first Sunday on our spiritual journey towards Easter. In the Gospel Jesus is tested by the devil at the beginning of his public ministry. We are now preparing for Confirmation later this year. Please let me know if you have a child of Confirmation age. 38 people have now sent in their booking forms for the parish trip to France in October. … [Read more...] about Newsletter 05.03.17.

Dear Friends, On Wednesday we begin the season of Lent with the Blessing of Ashes at each of our churches. Today Bishop Alan has written a Pastoral Letter which will be read at all the Masses this weekend. Details and booking forms for the parish trip to France in October are now in the church. Please send them in as soon as possible. Father James   Ash … [Read more...] about Newsletter 26.02.17.

Dear Friends, People sometimes say, ’he looks just like his father’. That is what Jesus is telling us in today’s Gospel. ‘You must be perfect just as your heavenly Father is perfect’. We probably think that perfection is beyond us. But we can still strive to reflect something of God’s holiness. Father James   Today, Sunday at 6pm there is an Ecumenical Service at … [Read more...] about Newsletter 19.02.17.