Despite the heat, Fr David completed the course, running the 2018 London Marathon in aid of the Catholic Children's Society (Westminster). You can still support him here.

 

Fr David is running the London Marathon on Sunday 22 April in aid of Catholic Children's Society (Westminster). You can support him here. And if you take any photos of him running, send them to us and we'll put them up on the website!

FR TOM WRITES
On Thursday, we celebrated the Ascension of Our Lord into Heaven, which leads us into the novena to the Holy Spirit which will culminate in the great feast of Pentecost next weekend. When Christ ascended, he assured the apostles of his continuing help in announcing the Good News. The Good News is that this same Holy Spirit is offered to us. May we truly prepare ourselves to receive this gift; that we may be filled with the Spirit which leads Christians through life. May God bless us all in this coming week and may the Holy Spirit bring manifold gifts into our own lives and families.

FR DAVID WRITES
Happy Pentecost Sunday! Today is the solemnity of Pentecost, also known as Whit Sunday, when we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles. This promised gift of the Lord brought life, energy and dynamism to the Church which has continued throughout the centuries; it enabled the apostles and their successors to preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Today we celebrate the birth of the Church in time and history, and celebrate the unity of our faith which gathers diverse peoples, tongues and traditions into the one family of the Risen Lord. Today marks the end of Eastertime and the beginning of the liturgical journey into the summer. May God bless us all on this great day, and the may the Holy Spirit inspire us all.

FR DAVID WRITES
Last weekend, First Holy Communion Day here was a glorious celebration. Thank you once again to all those involved. This Thursday is Ascension Thursday—a day which marks the fortieth day since Easter Sunday and the celebration of the fullness of the Lord’s presence both in heaven and throughout all creation. Please be sure to join us at Mass on Thursday. As our Easter journey continues, may the Risen Lord bless us all with his gifts of peace, light, faith and hope. Have a wonderful week. 

ASCENSION THURSDAY
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord will be on Thursday 14 May, and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be at 8am, 10am (with the school), and 7pm. The car park will be open and available for all three Masses. 

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