Category Archives: Newsletter

Church re-opening. It is now possible to re-open the Church for private prayer from 15th June. As yet, we do not have a date for a full re-opening and the resumption of Sunday and daily Masses. The use of the … Continue reading →

Newsletter 14th June 2020. Today we keep the feast of Corpus Christi, the Sunday after Trinity Sunday.  Normally we commemorate the institution of the Eucharist as part of the Mass of the Last Supper on the evening of Maundy Thursday. … Continue reading →

Newsletter Sunday 7th June 2020. Today is Trinity Sunday – the last day of the Paschal Season. I hope that you are all keeping well as things are gradually returning to normal. The important news as that we can open … Continue reading →

It is with great sadness that I have to tell you for the death of Father Francis Hartley on 28th May. He was one of three brothers who were ordained as priests for the Diocese of Southwark. Curiously, his elder … Continue reading →

Newsletter 31st May 2020. Today we celebrate the feast of Pentecost. First, I hope that all of you are keeping well and managing to survive with the changing regulations week by week. Today, fifty days after Easter we celebrate the … Continue reading →

Newsletter 24th May 2020. Today is the Sunday within the Octave of the Ascension, also now known as the Seventh Sunday of Eastertide. I think that this is not Eastertide – it is Ascensiontide. On this day we think of … Continue reading →

Newsletter 17th May 2020. I hope that you are all keeping well. Longer than usual this week as there are several important items. Today is the Sixth or the last Sunday of Eastertide.  Next Thursday is Ascension Day. Paschal tide … Continue reading →

Newsletter 10th May 2020 Today is the Fifth Sunday of Eastertide. Once again, I hope that you are all keeping well. I continue to celebrate Mass in the Church each morning and pray for you all. I look forward to … Continue reading →

Newsletter 3rd May 2020. Today is the Fourth Sunday of the Easter Season. First, I hope that you are all keeping well. Normally we would be keeping this as Vocations Sunday. I would speak to you about Vocations – to … Continue reading →

Newsletter Sunday 26th April 2020 Today is the Third Sunday of Eastertide. First, I hope that you and your families are keeping well – and surviving the “lock-down”. Prayers and best wishes for you all. The gospel that we would … Continue reading →