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BELONG retreat, Saturday 18th November, 10am – 10pm, St Vincent’s Mission Hub in collaboration with Youth 2000, open to anyone aged 16-35. This will be a day of fun, friendship and faith as we accept the Lord’s invitation to BELONG in His kingdom and find hope, joy and peace through Him.  Tickets available via the QR…

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19th July, the current legislative powers which assist the mitigations against the covid-19 virus transmission will be rescinded by HM Government.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…

Thanks go to Fr Des for blessing the wreaths and to all who supported the DIY Advent Wreath project 2021. Thank you to to the the helpers and packers and to Ann for organising. Over 60 kits were made which was slightly more than last year.

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…

The people of the parish would like all the amazing workers in the NHS to know how much we value the work they are doing. They are all very much in our thoughts and prayers.