Lethal drugs are not the civilised solution for people seeking a peaceful death,’ says Bishop of Nottingham
https://www.cbcew.org.uk/lethal-drugs-are-not-the-civilised-solution-for-people-seeking-a-peaceful-death-says-bishop-of-nottingham/
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Sunday – it is our day
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19th July, the current legislative powers which assist the mitigations against the covid-19 virus transmission will be rescinded by HM Government.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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Pentecost mass on Sunday 23rd May
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…
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Novena to St Joseph day #4
(Joseph) took (Mary) as his wife (Lk 1:24)Joseph’s life was one of acceptance. He accepted Mary as his wife. He accepted to be the father of God’s Son, to being uprooted and fleeing to Egypt, to resettling in Nazareth when it became obvious that returning to Judea would be too dangerous (Mt 2:22). In accepting…
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Novena to St Joseph Day #1 and #2
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became a man. Blessed Joseph to us too show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage and defend us…
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Pastoral Letter for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021
Shortly it will be Ash Wednesday, a day rich in associations and symbolism. It marks the beginning a Lent, a time for turning again to the practice of our faith, in prayer, self-denial (fasting) and practical generosity (almsgiving). Ash Wednesday is the doorway into this season of renewal. As we cross this threshold we customarily…
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Shalom retreat (Europe) February 27th – 28th
This is a FREE event in preparation for Lent. Only limited place available. Please use the link below for registration. https://payments.shalommedia.org/media_festivals/events/309
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St Mary’s shows its appreciation of the NHS
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.
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Pastoral Letter from Bishop Ralph on COVID vaccinations
Below is the text of a letter from Bishop Ralph encouraging Catholics to attend for COVID vaccinations. The original letter in PDF format is attached below. 20th January 2021Dear Brothers and Sisters,I am writing to you with renewed hope in these difficult times. A blessing for many during this lockdown is the opportunity to continue…