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Dear Friends, The Alive in Faith campaign which began before Christmas is now entering its final phase and I will be giving an update at Mass this Sunday. Our diocese is one of several that have embarked in this campaign and our parish is one of the first group of parishes to do so. In essence it is about securing a sound basis for the future of the Catholic Church in East … [Read more...] about Newsletter 28.02.16.

Dear Friends, In today’s Gospel we are asked a fundamental question: Where are our security and stability? Not in any one place. Peter wanted piety and surety, believing that the spiritual was about buildings or mountains and special prayers. Instead, the guiding voice directs Peter to put his trust in Jesus and listen to his voice. Peter and the disciples have to give up … [Read more...] about Newsletter 21.02.16.

Dear Friends, In today’s Gospel we are asked a fundamental question: Where are our security and stability? Not in any one place. Peter wanted piety and surety, believing that the spiritual was about buildings or mountains and special prayers. Instead, the guiding voice directs Peter to put his trust in Jesus and listen to his voice. Peter and the disciples have to give up … [Read more...] about Newsletter 21.02.16.

Dear Friends, In today’s Gospel Jesus goes from baptism to the desert and is there tempted by the devil. These temptations include the offer of all the power and glory of all the kingdoms of the world. We know how seductive power, or even the desire for power, can be. Jesus is tempted to misuse the powers he already has. We too can be seduced by power, albeit on a smaller … [Read more...] about Newsletter 14.02.16.

Dear Friends, Lent has crept upon us! It begins on Ash Wednesday when Mass will be celebrated in each of our churches. It is not a Day of Obligation but many people wish to attend Mass and receive the ashes - a good way to begin this special time leading to Holy Week and Easter. In this Year of Mercy Lent has a particular resonance. If we are aware of our sins we also seek … [Read more...] about Newsletter 7th February