FR DAVID WRITES
Today is already the Third Sunday of Lent. In the liturgy we hear about how the Law and worship are connected - for Christians these two realities exist in Christ who is the true and real presence of God among us. The more we worship him, the more we become his living Body. The first Christians understood this when they said, ‘We become what we receive’. Next Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Lent, known as ‘Laetare Sunday’. Next Sunday is also Mothering Sunday. Next weekend you will be able to take a sheet with the times of celebrations here during Holy Week. Last week I had a wonderful time at the celebrations for the Feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck in Malta. I prayed for you all and the whole parish at the statue and also during the liturgies. May God bless you all and your Lenten journeys.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross every Friday morning after the 10 am Mass in Lent.
‘WALK WITH ME’ BOOKLETS
Would you like a daily prayer reflection for every day in Lent? ‘Walk with Me’ Lent booklets are available in the paper shop, price £1 each.
WEEKDAY ROSARY
The Rosary is said everyday before the 10am Mass. Why not join in as part of your Lenten observances?
LORRAINE WRIGHT RIP
The funeral will be on Tuesday 5th March at 10am. May she rest in peace.
PIETRO FRANCIONI RIP
The funeral will take place on Wednesday 6th March at 10am. May he rest in peace.
LENTEN ALMS
Thank you for your generosity towards the CAFOD appeal. Please do show your support next weekend for the Cardinal’s Lenten Appeal towards projects across our Diocese. Each year the Diocese supports work such as Marriage & Family Life; Youth Ministry and Education. Cardinal Nichols has expressed his gratitude to everyone for your generosity. Envelopes are available at the back of Church for your donations.
LENTEN ALMSGIVING
Next weekend 9/10 March: Collection for the Cardinal’s Appeal (Lenten Alms)
16/17 March: Collection for Aid to the Church in Need
RCIA (JOURNEY IN FAITH)
The next session will take place on Monday 4th March at 7.30pm.
BAPTISM SIGN-UP
The next Baptism sign-up will take place on Monday 4th March at 6.30pm.
CONFIRMATION
Candidates are reminded of their meeting on Saturday 9th March at 4.15pm.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
The next parents session will take place on Tuesday 5th March at 7.30 pm. The children’s session will be on Saturday 9th March at 10 am, with the Mass for the whole family on Sunday 10th March at 11.15 am.
ANNUAL MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Westminster Cathedral Saturday 25th May 2024 at 2:30pm. The Cardinal is inviting, to this Mass, all couples in the Diocese, who are celebrating their 5th 10th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th (and every year over 60) wedding anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2024. If you are celebrating an anniversary, please email the Parish Office with the following details: husband and wife’s names, wedding date, full postal address and email (or telephone number, if no email).
BERNADETTE CLUB
Our next meeting will take place on Thursday 7 March 2-4 pm in the parish centre. We were delighted to welcome several new members to our February meeting when we all had fun with a seated exercise session. We look forward to seeing you all again on Thursday. This month we will be entertained with a performance from Linda Perillo’s popular Broadway singing group. See you there!