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…
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…
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:…
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….
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…
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…
To my dear sisters and brothers in Christ, A reflection on this Passion Sunday Gospel may begin with a question, which Gospel? Many of us willhear the account of Jesus sending two of his disciples to the village to find a tethered colt. Jesus evengives the disciples the answer they must use if anyone questions…
To my dear sisters and brothers in Christ, This is one of my favourite moments in the fourth Gospel. Some Greek-speaking Jews want to meetwith Jesus. They need an introduction and approach the apostle Philip who came from Bethsaida, abusy commercial place where Greek was spoken freely. Philip recruits Andrew to the task and the…
To my dear sisters and brothers in Christ, The Gospel today, and next week, is not from the Gospel of Mark. Instead, we listen to the Gospel of John. Jesus has called his first disciples. He has invited them to re-imagine faith as trust in him. They have witnessed the first sign, the changing of…
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