So many people have worked incredibly hard to make our annual Christmas bazaar such a wonderful success! To everyone who was involved, young and old – thank you so much. Whether you were looking after the stalls, working behind the … Continue reading →
“There is always something very exciting about getting ready for Christmas. If we can enjoy, but look beyond the twinkling lights and the brightly wrapped gifts under the tree, something powerful is taking place. Christmas and the build up to … Continue reading →
THE SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY The Magi with their gifts represent the consistent truth that God’s revelation is for the gentiles and not just for the Jews (Matthew 2:1-12). This truth forms an ‘inclusio’ of Matthew’s gospel as it is … 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 →
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 →
We had a great Parish Bazaar last Saturday, the atmosphere was wonderful and so many people were involved in making sure the event went well. And it did go well! We raised a whopping £3006.18p. Thank you to everyone who … Continue reading →