Reflection
All of us can experience moments of great joy because, in his goodness, God allows us to taste on earth the joys of the world to come. However, moments of joy, no matter how wonderful, will never satisfy the human heart. What we long for is a permanent state of happiness but that is unattainable here. So what must we do? Like desert travellers, we must go forward from one oasis to another, with the conviction that God has a homeland prepared for us at the end of our journey. This conviction will make it possible for us to travel onwards with an ache in our heart and an unquenchable longing in our soul.
Emergency Appeal For Ukraine
The people of Ukraine are suffering untold privations at this time and Salesians are working on the ground in Ukraine, hosting refugees and looking after vulnerable young people. If you would like to contribute to this work please either send a cheque to Mrs. N. Howell at the Provincial Office, Sharples Park, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 6PQ clearly marked UKRAINE. All cheques should be made out to SDB Trustees, or access the Salesian Just Giving page from the link below to make a donation. If you are a UK taxpayer, the donation can be gift aided.
Funeral
The funeral service for Fred Lowe will take place here in St James’ on Thursday 17th March at 11.30am. Please pray for the repose of Fred’s soul and the comfort of his family.
Second Collection
Next weekend, 19/20 March there will be a second collection for Lenten Alms. This is a mandatory Diocesan collection. Meanwhile, envelopes for CAFOD are still available at the back of Church and can be brought back any time during Lent.