Reflection
Human beings are frail and foolish.
We have been told that grace is to be found in the universe.
But in our human foolishness and short-sightedness we imagine divine grace to be finite and for this reason we tremble.
But the moment comes when our eyes are opened and we see that grace is infinite.
Grace demands nothing from us but that we await it with confidence and acknowledge it with gratitude.
Grace makes no conditions and singles out none of us in particular.
Grace takes all to its bosom and proclaims a general amnesty.
Isak Dinesen
Feast of St John Bosco
Friday of this week is the Feast Day of our founder St John Bosco.
Normally we would celebrate the Feast in the Parish on the nearest Sunday. However, Sunday 2nd February is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord and this takes precedence over the celebration of Don Bosco.
Therefore, the only celebration of Don Bosco will be on the Friday, 31st January, although I’m sure he will get a mention on Sunday!
Confirmation 2025 (Animate)
If your child is in Year 8 and would like to receive the sacrament of confirmation, please register from the link below. Registration is open from Monday 13 January to Monday 17 March 2025.
Funeral
The Funeral Mass for Mary Garry will take place here in St James’ on Thursday 30th January at 12 noon.
Please pray for the repose of Mary’s soul and the comfort of her family.