FR TOM WRITES
As we step into this new year, may our hearts be full of gratitude for the beautiful Christmas we celebrated in our parish. Everything that took place during this time helped to make the mystery of God’s love present among us. This love is not distant; in Jesus Christ our Lord it has become fully visible, so that we, in turn, may participate in the divine life. In this new year, let us pray that the peace of Christ, welcomed into our hearts this Christmas, may continue to guide our families, strengthen our faith, and renew our commitment to love and serve one another.
FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY
We celebrate the feast of the Epiphany, a Holy Day of Obligation, on Tuesday 6th January. Mass times are 8am, 10am (with the school) and 7pm.
FROM THE PARISH TEAM
Fr David, Fr Tom, Deacon Ian and the whole parish team thank you once more for your generosity, and send our best wishes and prayers to you all for a happy and holy New Year.
CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S SOCIETY
Thank you very much for your generous donations to the Crib this year. As always, the money will go to the Catholic Children’s Society (Westminster) who support children in London in need. Find out more at www.cathchild.org.uk/crib.
BACK TO SCHOOL
We wish all of our young people a very happy return to school after the Christmas break. We especially pray for all at our primary school or nursery. May the Good Lord be with us in the new term.
ARCHBISHOP OF WESTMINSTER
In December, it was announced that Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Richard Moth to be our new archbishop. Bishop Moth has served as Bishop of the Forces and, most recently, as Bishop of Arundel and Brighton. As we give thanks for the 17 years of ministry given to us by Cardinal Nichols, please also pray for Archbishop-Elect Moth as he prepares to become our new shepherd in Westminster. The Installation Mass of Archbishop Moth will be on Saturday 14 February.
BAPTISM COURSE
The next application for Baptism will take place on Tuesday 13th January at 6.30pm in the parish centre.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2026
The next meeting for children will be on Saturday 10th January at 10am. The family Mass will take place on Sunday 11th at 11.15am.
BERNADETTE CLUB
Christmas and New Year greetings to all our members.
Our next meeting will take place on Thursday 8 January 2-4 pm in the parish centre. We look forward to seeing you all then.
FORTHCOMING FUNERALS: RIP
The Funeral for Maria Abdo will take please on Wednesday 7th January at 10am.
The Funeral for Thomas O’Donnell will take place on Friday 9th January at 10am.
The Funeral for Netty Rodrigues will take place on Thursday 15th January at 10am.
The Funeral for Maria Tortorello will take place on Wednesday 21st January at 10am.
The Funeral for Pat Hunt will take place on Friday 23rd January at 10am
May they rest in peace.
CAR PARK
The parking system is in full operation. There is free parking for a max of 4 hours per day. For parish activities which last longer than this, please speak to the parish office. There may be some ‘teething problems’ as the system gets underway: any problems or questions, please speak to us.
VENERAMUS
The next Veneramus evening will be on Monday 19th January at 7:30pm. Please join us for a time of prayer, teaching, adoration, music and confession. Any questions, please speak to Fr Tom.