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…
Fr. Des “Sharing the GOod News” Sunday 7th February 2021
Mass with congregations. I am sure we are relieved that we are able to gather once again for mass This continues under the Covid guidance that was in place prior to the recent lock down. This means that you book your place at mass, especially for the weekends and Christmas. I know that there will…
It is hoped that by this weekend our three parish churches will have registered as a venue for the new NHS Covid 19 mobile phone app and will be displaying the QR scanning code for use when entering the building. The app itself is not a substitute for churches collecting ‘test and trace’ contact details…
I am now able to conduct baptisms, hear confessions and begin to organise taking Communion to the housebound and the sick. Baptisms I am now able to conduct infant baptisms and I am ready to arrange dates with the parents. There will be some preparation before the ceremony as usual and there is a restriction…
Good afternoon everyone I have some good news. As from the 4th July I will be able to celebrate mass in our churches. I will celebrate mass on Sunday 5th July but this will only be for the stewards and their household. This is to give the stewards an opportunity to experience for themselves the…