Dear Parishioners, “There is only one way I can get ready for immortality, and that is to love this life. And live it bravely and cheerfully and as faithfully as I can.” My dear friends as we near the end of the church’s liturgical year, the readings become more eschatological - having to do with the end of times. The main theme of this weekend’s readings is … [Read more...] about Newsletter 06/11/2022
Newsletter 30.10.22
Dear Parishioners, We begin the month of November celebrating the Solemnity of All Saints; the triumphant Church. All baptised Christians who have died and are now with God in glory are considered saints. All Saints Day is intended to honour the memory of countless unknown and uncanonised saints who have no feast days. We thank God for giving ordinary men and women a … [Read more...] about Newsletter 30.10.22
Minutes of the PPC Meeting 27 September 2022
PRESENT: Fr Peter Raj, Richard McGreevy (St Helen’s), (Chair), John Bolger (Parish Pastoral Assistant), Antonia Martinez (Sacred Heart), Becky Walker (Sacred Heart), Peter Rylands (St Helen’s), Georgiana Rylands (St Helen’s), Catherine Watkins (Secretary) 1. The meeting welcomed Fr Peter Raj, our new Parish Priest. 2. APOLOGIES: Ann Gibbs, Keith Copperwheat, … [Read more...] about Minutes of the PPC Meeting 27 September 2022
Newsletter 09/10/22
Dear Parishioners, Let us extend a warm welcome to Bishop Alan who has come for my induction Mass today, 9th, at 11.00am in the Sacred Heart Parish. It is always possible to be thankful for what is given rather than to complain about what is not given. One or the other becomes a habit of life. The central theme of this weekend’s readings is gratitude - in … [Read more...] about Newsletter 09/10/22
Newsletter 11/09/22
Dear Friends, In the exchange between God and Moses an important point is being made. Moses asks God for mercy ’for this people of yours whom you brought out of Egypt’. In effect he is saying that because they are God’s people he must relent. This weekend will be my last in the parish after which I will go and stay with my sister in Liverpool while arrangements for … [Read more...] about Newsletter 11/09/22
