Autumn Fayre
Come Join Us! Saturday 13 September 12 noon – 2pm. Fun for all! Free entry!
Journey Through Holy Week to Easter Sunday
Dear Parish Family, As we prepare our hearts for the most sacred time in our liturgical calendar, I am pleased to share our schedule for Holy Week and Easter celebrations. This holy season invites us to walk alongside Jesus from His triumphant entry into Jerusalem to the glory of His Resurrection. Join us as we…
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life)
Pastoral Letter on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 5/6 April 2025 Fifth Sunday of Lent My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I wish to speak with you today about the process in which our Parliament is currently considering legalizing assisted suicide through the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. As…
Construction Update #2
Parish Hall Renovation Significant progress continues on our parish hall renovation. The finish work is nearing completing (interior finish, walls, painting). Target completion remains April, though some facilities like bathrooms may extend beyond this date. This renovation will provide our growing community with an enhanced space for youth activities, gatherings, and faith formation. Important Notice:…
Changes to Aylesbury Pastoral Area – A letter from Bishop David
Key Changes Summary: A letter from Bishop David My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I still have many fond memories of my pastoral visitation of your parishes in the early months of this year. Following these visits, representatives of each parish were able to gather together in St Clare’s church, Aylesbury in March 2024….
Sunday Mass & Picnic
We’re thrilled to announce that Father Paul is coming to visit us from Chicago this weekend! It’s been a year since his last visit, and we couldn’t be more excited to reunite and celebrate with him. Father Paul will be saying Mass for us on Sunday, followed by a delightful picnic in our newly landscaped…
Parish Landscaping Project Day Planning
ALL DONE! Thank you for everyone that showed up on the day, it was a real treat. Dear Volunteers, We are delighted to invite you to our community volunteer day at the church where we’ll be undertaking a major landscaping project. The event promises to be both fun and rewarding and would not be possible…
Digital Parish Registration
What is Digital Parish Registration? During the pandemic in 2020/ 2021 our churches closed for public worship. As well as being spiritually challenging, this was also operationally challenging and highlighted many weaknesses in our communications infrastructure. This is not a judgement on this particular parish but the majority of parishes up and down the country….
Bishops Lenten Reflection
From Bishop David Oakley: This year, we hear a very short account of Jesus’ time in the wilderness. In fact, unlike the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, Mark does not give us any detail of the temptations Jesus faced during this time in the desert. Maybe there is something very helpful to us in this….
Property Tree Planting & Hedging
Dear Parishioners, UPDATE: We have approved planning permission! We have an exciting opportunity to beautify and enrich the landscape of our beloved, Our Lady of Lourdes Church property. We believe that enhancing our outdoor space will enrich our community spiritually and aesthetically, creating a serene environment for prayerful reflection, and fostering a love for God’s…