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5th Week in Eastertide. Dear Friends, Jesus describes himself as the Vine to illustrate the relationship between himself and the believer. It is essentially about being ‘in’ him, drawing life from the Vine so that the branches can bear fruit. If the branches do not draw life from the Lord they are useless and unproductive. It is a work of grace; ultimately it is the … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 02.05.21

4th Week in Eastertide. Today is sometimes called Good Shepherd Sunday. Jesus sees himself as a true shepherd who cares for his flock, unlike the religious leaders of Israel. Sheep instinctively need a shepherd as protector and guide.We are, I hope, on the road back to normal life and returning to our usual format for the newsletter is a sign of this.God bless,Father James A … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 24.04.21

3rd Sunday of Easter. When Jesus appears to the disciples in the Upper Room they cannot grasp what has happened. Jesus explains how the Resurrection was part of God’s promises in the Old Testament. At the Sacred Heart all services are now live streamed and are accessible from your computer. To access them go to the parish website and click on ‘Live Streaming’ or go direct … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 18.04.21

2nd Sunday of Easter. ‘We have seen the Lord’ are the joyful words of the disciples to Thomas. He does not share their enthusiasm and demands evidence so that he too can see. Remember that for St John to ‘see’ is synonymous with ‘believing’. Thomas separates the two: ‘unless I see…I refuse to believe’. The Lord understands this. A week later he takes him at his word. He … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 11.04.21

Easter Sunday "Today the Church’s proclamation echoes throughout the world: 'Jesus Christ is risen!' – 'He is truly risen.' Like a new flame this Good News springs up in the night: the night of a world already faced with epochal challenges and oppressed by a pandemic severely testing our whole human family. In this night, the Church’s voice rings out: 'Christ, my hope, is … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 04.04.21