Reflection
A watch may have a gold chain but if it doesn’t tell the time it is useless. A fruit tree may be teeming with blossoms but if it doesn’t produce fruit it is useless. A lamp may be studded with diamonds but if it doesn’t give light it is worthless. And a faith that doesn’t result in good works is dead. The fruit of prayer is faith. The fruit of faith is love. The fruit of love is service and the fruit of service is peace.
Family of Parishes Lourdes Pilgrimage 2025
As a “Family of Parishes” we have been discussing the possibility of organising a pilgrimage to Lourdes which is most likely to be in September, 2025. Many parishioners have filled in their details on the “interest form” and numbers are already very encouraging. More information will follow in the coming weeks, and once we know costs etc. a deposit (of approximately £250.00.) will be required to secure your booking.
If you haven’t already done so, and are interested in going, there’s a list at the back of Church to leave your details.
Open Evening at the Salesian Academy of Saint John Bosco
The next Open Evening at The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco will include a welcome from our Headteacher, a tour of school and the chance to explore our excellent facilities, with exciting activities on offer across all departments.
Come along for a full tour of school, find out about the new build, and take part in exciting activities on offer across all departments. Thursday, 19th September 2024, 4pm-7pm.
Click the link below to register.
First Communion
Our First Communion programme for children in Year 5, will begin again this month. The preparation is done in All Saints school. If your child is not in our school and you live in the Parish, and want them to make their First Communion, then please get in touch with either Fr Brian or Rita Shannon. Arrangement will be made for them to do their preparation in the Parish.
Mass Requests
Our Mass book is now fully booked till the end of the year. We will no longer be able to accept any more requests for Masses. Bob has done his best to accommodate everyone, but can’t do the impossible! I would ask that people are reasonable about the number of Masses they ask for, so that everyone gets a fair chance. As a priest, I am only allowed to say Mass for one intention. If you would like a Mass to be said privatly for your intention, speak to Fr Jacob.