Baptism of the Lord

One of our Primary schools St Mary’s begins its RE inspection today and will end tomorrow. The school has worked hard for this moment and prepared well. Please keep the pupils, staff and inspectors in your prayers over the next 48 hours. God bless, Fr. Desmond Sexton

Please find a useful selection of videos introducing the new lectionary below. It takes time to follow them but they are very informative. https://www.cbcew.org.uk/lectionary-video-resources/

CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF ENGLAND AND WALES Statement from the Catholic Bishops of England Sunday – it is our Day [St Jerome, In Die Dominica Paschae II] On 19th July, the current legislative powers which assist the mitigations against the covid-19 virus transmission will be rescinded by HM Government. Nevertheless, there will be an encouragement…

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The first 30 bags to help children with learning at home were delivered to St Mary’s school on Monday 18th January. The bags included among other things: a copy of the school prayer, pencils, scissors, paper, card, a bun making kit, painting set, play doh and a card sending best wishes and encouragement from our…

Our Parish has fully trained Mental Health First Aiders. We appreciate that people at times may suffer with mental ill health, and we want to make sure you have somebody to turn to. Mental Health First Aiders are able to signpost you to relevant places to get the help that you both need and deserve,…