Following the success of last year’s parish ‘Epiphany quiz’ we thought we’d have another! You’re welcome to come along on Saturday 5th January at 7.30pm, in the Parish Centre with a team of about 5 people and enjoy a fun … Continue reading →
Deacon John Martin will be leading us in three sessions to discuss the Year of faith. The sessions will take place at The Parish Centre on Friday 4th, 11th and 18th January from 7pm and ending with refreshments at 8pm. … Continue reading →
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD Luke emphasizes that the Holy Family do all ‘according to the Law of Moses’ and therefore the child is brought on the eighth day for his circumcision and naming. The scene immediately previous to … Continue reading →
Fr Paul would like to say a big thank you for all the lovely Christmas wishes, cards, gifts and very generous Christmas offerings he received. Lots of you have been very kind and he is really grateful. The celebrations in … Continue reading →
There will be a special meeting at St Alban’s parish centre on Wednesday 9th January beginning at 7.30pm and ending no later than 9pm. John Honey, chair of the Derby Pastoral Council has been asked to come along to facilitate … Continue reading →
THE FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY A major focus of Luke’s gospel is the holy city of Jerusalem and he wishes to show that this is so for Jesus even in his up-bringing by Mary and Joseph in the annual … Continue reading →
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all the joy and blessings of Christmas. Advent has flown by, and now we are getting ready for the wonder of the Christmas season. I promise to keep you all … Continue reading →
CHRISTMAS MASS IN NOCTU Luke carefully places the birth of Jesus in its wider political background. He is born in real time, part of the Empire. But Luke also emphasises the centrality of the poor, represented by the shepherds who … Continue reading →
The Parish Pastoral Council minutes for the meeting of the 18th October 2012 have been added here: Parish Council Minutes – 18 10 12
Continue reading →FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT The account of the Visitation, unique to Luke, illustrates Mary as the first Christian. She receives the Word and acts on it. The recognition of John the Baptist in the womb precedes that of Elizabeth who … Continue reading →