Category Archives: Newsletter

Newsletter 3rd February 2013. In the past this would have been known as Sexagesima Sunday – sixty days before Easter. Next Sunday is Quinquagesima with Shrovetide on Monday and Tuesday before the rigours of Lent. Normally we bless throats on … Continue reading →

Newsletter 27th January 2013 Today is the Third Sunday of Ordinary time. There is a second collection today for the Catholic Education Service. Saturday of this week is the Feast of the Purification in which we commemorate the Presentation of … Continue reading →

Newsletter 20th January 2013 Today back to ordinary time with the green vestments for a few weeks. This is the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time. Easter comes early this year and Ash Wednesday is on 13th February. This year we … Continue reading →

Newsletter 13th January 2013. Today we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Also we celebrate and give thanks for our own Baptism. During the past year there were 60 baptisms in the Church: we are always pleased … Continue reading →

Newsletter: 6th January 2013 Greetings with the first Newsletter for the New Year. Today we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord: the visit of the three kings to the Holy Family. We like to think of them … Continue reading →

Newsletter 30th December 2012. The last newsletter of the old year: and to wish you every blessing and happiness in the year to come. Thank you all for sharing in the Christmas Masses. Thank you also for your many gifts … Continue reading →

Newsletter 16th December 2012. Today, the Third Sunday of Advent we use the rose coloured vestments, a relaxation of the purple colour. It is a sign that the penitential season is more than half over. Today is known as Gaudete … Continue reading →

Newsletter 9th December 2012. Today the Second Sunday of Advent. The gospel today, from Luke, introduces John the Baptist. Today at 4.30 there will be an Advent Service of Readings, Music and Carols. Afterwards there will be hot wine and … Continue reading →

Newsletter Sunday 2nd December 2012 Today is the First Sunday of Advent, the first Sunday in the Church’s year. It is a time of prayer and of penance as we prepare for the celebration of Christmas. The vestments at Mass … Continue reading →

Newsletter 9th December 2012. Today the Second Sunday of Advent. The gospel today, from Luke, introduces John the Baptist. Today at 4.30 there will be an Advent Service of Readings, Music and Carols. Afterwards there will be hot wine and … Continue reading →