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Dear Friends, This Sunday at 5 pm the Journey of Faith will begin in the parish hall. It is primarily for anyone who wishes to know more about the Catholic Church and its teachings but it is also open to parishioners who would like to have a ‘refresher’ course in their faith. I will be leading the meetings which will take place once a month and last about an hour. They will … [Read more...] about Newsletter 25.10.15.

Dear Friends, Next Sunday at 5 pm the Journey of Faith will begin in the parish hall. It is primarily for anyone who wishes to know more about the Catholic Church and its teachings but it is also open to parishioners who would like to have a ‘refresher’ course in their faith. The meetings will take place once a month and last about an hour. So everyone is welcome. This … [Read more...] about Newsletter 18.10.15.

Dear Friends, ‘What must I do?’ the wealthy young man asks. A question that we all ask at some time. The answer for the young man was to put aside the security that his wealth gave him and embark on the uncharted territory of being a disciple free from possessions. He had come so far: he was clearly a good person. But what Jesus was asking was too much - the cost of being a … [Read more...] about Newsletter 11.10.15.

Dear Friends, Today’s Gospel seems uncompromising. Yet Jesus was speaking to the people of his time. A man had complete control over his wife: he could divorce her for any reason and expel her from his home. Jesus’ defence of the permanence of marriage was also a defence of the rights and dignity of women. The forthcoming Synod in Rome will address the difficult and delicate … [Read more...] about Newsletter 04.10.15.

Dear Friends, High above the city of Rio de Janeiro there is a huge statue of Christ with arms extended over the city. Its message is a simple one: Come to me! It is a powerful symbol of the all-embracing love that is offered to us. And there are no conditions. Come to me whoever you are! No one is outside the love of God. Let us keep that in mind as we listen to the … [Read more...] about Newsletter 27.09.15.