Reflection
My faith is tested many times every day and more times than I’d like to confess. I’m unable to keep the banner of faith aloft. If a promise is not kept, or if a secret is betrayed, or if I experience long-lasting pain, I begin to doubt God and God’s love. I fall into the chasm of disbelief and I cry out in despair but then the Spirit lifts me up again and once more I am secured in faith. I don’t know how that happens, save when I cry out earnestly I am answered immediately and am returned to faithfulness. I am once again filled with Spirit and firmly planted on solid ground.
Maya Angelu (Wouldn’t take nothing for my journey now)
Celebrating St Irenaeus Feast at the Irenaeus Project
This will be on Friday 28 June Starting with a 5pm Mass then a summer garden fayre including tombolas, raffle, crafts, and cake.
Reminder
The Final Profession of Brother Solomon will take place here in St James’ on Sunday 30th June at the 10.30am Mass. We hope you will join us as we celebrate and pray for Solomon as he dedicates his life to God and to the Salesian Society.
Second Collection
Next Sunday is the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, and there is a second collection for Peter’s Pence that day.
Funeral
The Funeral service for Connor Ainsworth will take place here in St James’ on Monday 24th June at 12 noon. Please remember Connor and his family in your prayers.