Newsletter

Dear Parishioners, "When I die, God will not measure my head to see how clever I was; God will measure my heart to see how caring I was”. The central theme of the readings is “The Day of the Lord” or the “Second Coming” of Jesus in glory, as judge, at the end of the world.  The readings warn us about the final days of the world, our own death and the final … [Read more...] about Newsletter 13/11/22

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

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

Dear Parishioners, “Pride changed angels into devils; humility makes persons into angels.” The main theme of this weekend’s Gospel is that true humility and repentance for our sins must be the hallmark of our prayer.  However, the central focus of the parable is not on prayer itself, but rather on the evil of pride, the need for true humility, and the role of … [Read more...] about Newsletter 23.10.22

Dear Parishioners, The long wait is over.  On 12th October at 11.00 am Bishop Alan announced that Pope Francis has accepted his resignation and elected a new Bishop, Peter Collins, to the Diocese of East Anglia.  As the new Bishop elect, Peter Collins prepares for his Episcopal Ordination on the 14th December in St John’s Cathedral, let us continue to pray for our … [Read more...] about Newsletter 16.10.22.