For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission

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…

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19th July, the current legislative powers which assist the mitigations against the covid-19 virus transmission will be rescinded by HM Government.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

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/

Last Thursday was the feast of St Benedict, born in 480 at Nursia in Umbria Italy. He organised a series of small communities of monks and nuns including the great monastery of Monte Casino. His rule of life which guided the communities proved to be wise and well balanced. The Rule of St Benedict recognised…

Weather permitted, we will be celebrating mass on the playing fields of St Gerard’s this Sunday at 11am. If this goes ahead there will not be a mass at the Immaculate Conception at 9am. No need to book, but people will need to bring their own seats. Social distancing will be maintained and there will…