Reflection
On Easter Day we still feel pain. Our own pain and the pain of others. But a new element has been introduced. It doesn’t remove the pain but gives it a meaning and lights it up with hope. All is different because Jesus is alive and speaks his words of peace to us. Therefore there is a quiet joy among us and a deep sense of peace. Jesus has broken the power of death and given us the hope of eternal life. Lord, guard this hope with your grace and bring it to fulfilment in the kingdom of heaven.
Happy Easter!
Fr Brian, Fr Hugh and the whole Salesian Community would like to wish the Parishioners of St James’ a very Happy and Holy Easter.
May the Risen Lord bless you and your families with peace and joy at this time of celebration.
Funeral
The Funeral service for Joan Sheridan will take place here in St James’ on Friday 25th April at 12.30pm.
Please remember Joan and her family in your prayers.
Gift Aid
If you are a tax payer, please consider joining the gift aid scheme. The parish can claim 25p from the taxman for every £1 you donate. Please see Bob if you wish to join.