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FR DAVID WRITES
It was a pleasure for us to celebrate the ‘Welcome Mass’ with children and staff from Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School on Friday as they marked the start of the new academic year. We also hope that everyone was able to spend some time, in whatever way was most appropriate, to mark the funeral of the Queen and the end of the time of mourning and reflection, as the King’s reign begins. Wherever we find ourselves in life, there is always richness in giving thanks to God for what has been, and in praying to God for the new blessings and opportunities that lie ahead of us. Have a great week and God bless you all.
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FR DAVID WRITES
This weekend, as throughout the week, the country is preparing for the Funeral of the Queen. At the Mass in Westminster Cathedral, Cardinal Nichols said that during this time our role is to pray. The Catholic people have an innate instinct to pray for the dead, and we are also called to pray for one another and the whole country. Perhaps during this weekend and especially on Monday we can give ourselves—and each other—the time and space to pray and reflect. The diocese have sent prayer cards which are available in the church porch. The Cardinal will be present at the State Funeral, and the Pope will be represented by Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States. The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, and also Tuesday and Wednesday. I will be with the Catholic Children’s Society on Tuesday and then back working here on Wednesday. Please bear this in mind, and save any parish business till Thursday and Friday. Thank you and God bless you all.
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FR DAVID WRITES
Welcome back to everyone after the summer holidays. This week is the start of term for many of our children, young people and parishioners who study or work in schools and colleges. We send you all our best wishes and prayers for the new term and the new academic year. We also welcome back, this morning, our choirs and musicians after their summer break.
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FR DAVID WRITES
On Thursday we all received the sad news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. In these coming days we will join spiritually with people throughout the country, the commonwealth and the whole world as we pray for the happy repose of Her Late Majesty’s noble soul. We also pray for the King, the Queen and the all the members of the late Queen’s family who mourn her. The 10am Mass today (Sunday) will be a Requiem Mass, in accordance with the communications we have received from the diocese.
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FR DAVID WRITES
Welcome back to parishioners who have been away—I hope everyone has enjoyed a good summer whether at home or away. Congratulations to our young people who have received their exam results over the last few weeks. We have been praying for you all. We send best wishes to everyone for the end of the summer break and the day ahead.