FR DAVID WRITES
Today is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, a mystery connected with the Epiphany because of its ‘revelatory’ nature about who Jesus is and how he is manifested as the Christ. We hope you have enjoyed the Christmas season which now draws to a close. We send our thanks and best wishes to you all once again for your generosity and kindness towards us during this festive time that we have shared together. May God bless us all in the coming week.
CRIB
After Mass today, the crib will be put away. Thank you for your prayers and offerings at the crib for the Catholic Children’s Society.
SISTER ANNE COLLETT RNDM
After 26 years, Sister Anne is leaving our parish to move to a new home. This year also marks her 90th birthday and the 70th anniversary of her profession in the Congregation of Our Lady of the Missions. We will hold a special Mass for Sister Anne on Tuesday 20th January at 10 am, followed by refreshments in the hall. Please join us to wish her well on this special occasion before she moves.
ARCHBISHOP MOTH
Archbishop Richard Moth, the new Archbishop of Westminster, will be installed at the cathedral on Saturday 14th February. We haven’t received any information yet about the event. When it becomes available, we will let you know. Please pray for him in the coming weeks, and for Cardinal Nichols as he prepares to retire.
FAIR TRADE
The first Fair Trade stall of 2026 will be next weekend, 17th and 18th January.
BAPTISM COURSE
The next application for Baptism will take place on Tuesday 13th January at 6.30pm.
VENERAMUS
The next Veneramus evening will be on Monday 19th January at 7.30 pm. Please join us for a time of prayer, teaching, adoration, music and confession.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2026
The meeting for parents will be on Tuesday 20th January at 7 pm. The children meet on Saturday 24th January. The Family Mass will take place on Sunday 25th 11.15 am.
FORTHCOMING FUNERALS: RIP
The Funeral for Netty Rodrigues will take place on Thursday 15th January at 10 am.
The Funeral for Maria Tortorello will take place on Thursday 22nd January at 10 am.
The Funeral for Pat Hunt will take place on Friday 23rd January at 10 am.
CHURCH FLOWERS VOLUNTEERS
If you would like to be added to the rota to help once a month with the church flowers please leave your name with the parish office.
OCTAVE OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
18th-25th January 2026 marks the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which this year has the theme ‘One Body, One Spirit’. During these days, we will pray for the unity of the Christian family.
FORTHCOMING LITURGICAL DATES
Monday 2nd February: The Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas)
Wednesday 11th February: Our Lady of Lourdes (Patronal Feast)
Wednesday 18th February: Ash Wednesday (Lent begins)
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’: any problems/questions, please speak to us.
YOUNG ADULTS DISCERNMENT RETREAT IN AYLESFORD, KENT
(Men & Women, ages 18–30) 6–8 February 2026. Held at Aylesford Priory, the ancient home of the Carmelites, this weekend offers space to step away from daily busyness for prayer, reflection, and community, in partnership with the Religious of the Assumption and the Carmelite Friars. Cost: £200. For more information or to register, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.