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FR DAVID WRITES
Today is the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, but the mystery of the Epiphany continues to shine through the liturgy, making clear for us the meaning of the Word-made-Flesh, God among us. We will celebrate the Feast of the Presentation on Candlemas Day, 2 February. Well done and thank you to all the children and their families who were enrolled in the First Holy Communion programme at the 11.15am Mass last Sunday. It was a joy filled celebration. Please keep them all in your prayers. We had a lovely celebration on Wednesday morning in thanksgiving for the life and ministry of Pope Benedict XVI. Please continue to pray for him, for Pope Francis and for the whole Church. Have a good Sunday and a nice week.
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FR DAVID WRITES
Today is the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, coming quickly after the feast of his Epiphany which we celebrated on Friday. These mysteries concern the revelation of Jesus as the Christ—the Messiah, God’s anointed one. Today we celebrate the revelation of Jesus who is anointed by the Spirit to undertake his threefold mission as Priest, Prophet and King, the One who would save God’s people from their sins. Today marks the end of the Christmas season, but the mystery continues to reach forward until 2 February, the Feast of the Lord’s Presentation. Happy Christmas!
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FR DAVID WRITES
Welcome to Bishop Sherrington who joins us at all Masses this weekend. It is lovely to have the Bishop with us just before the great feast of Christmas and near the start of our parish centenary. Please make sure you make a careful note of the Mass times during the festive period. I send you every good wish and blessing for this fourth week of Advent and we look forward to seeing you all again at Christmas.
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POPE BENEDICT XVI
As prayers continue to pour in from around the world for Pope Benedict we are asked by Pope Francis to keep him in our thoughts and prayers.
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FR DAVID WRITES
Today is Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, when we are invited to rejoice at the Lord’s coming. Today we light the rose coloured candle on the Advent wreath. The colour rose is a lighter shade of purple, which represents our joy in the midst of Advent. Thank you to everyone who brought gifts and toys for the Catholic Children’s Society. We have had a great response. This week Bishop John will visit Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School on Thursday morning, and he will also join us at Masses here next weekend. Finally, if you are able to, please join us at St Paul’s Church, New Southgate, today (Sunday) for our joint carol service. God bless you all and have a great week.