Diocesan summary

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/

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.

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

You are invited to the gathering of our parishes on Saturday 10th May. We kindly ask that you arrive around 10am for a 10:30 start. This is an opportunity for you to share your hopes for the Parish and hear the hopes and visions of your brothers and sisters in Christ. Special activities for the…

It is with much regret that this has had to be cancelled owing to the current climate… Liz Ventura has suggested the following alternative: Can you knit? Want something to keep you busy? Hats, gloves, scarves are always needed for the shoe boxes all yearround. They don’t have to be fancy. Basic knitting is greatly…

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19th July, the current legislative powers which assist the mitigations against the covid-19 virus transmission will be rescinded by HM Government.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