5th July

Fourteenth Sunday Year A

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I returned on Friday evening following a meeting with my Congregation of Priests and Brothers. As we were making plans for the future witness and work of our Fathers and Brothers we met on a day of celebration for our Indian members. It was on the Feast of St Thomas, the apostle, a very important day for all our brethren from India who support our work here in England. St Thomas, the apostle was a pioneer for the spreading of the faith in Indian and is very much loved and venerated. Happy Feast of all our parishioners who hail from various parts of India!

Thank you for your prayers and support for our meeting and the well-being of our work and witness. It is very much appreciated for without God’s grace many challenges would be left undone!

Saturday this weekend sees the Summer Fayre taking place. In fact by the time, you’ve read this, it will have already done so! Let’s hope that the rain held off! Thank you to everyone who attended, helped set up and on the day itself. As well as a very enjoyable occasion it brings us all together in a common cause the well-being of our people, especially our children. The phrase “It could be you!” reminds me that someone will have won the £500 first prize! Was it you?

Please keep in your prayers Dee Dutton of Ashley who died this week! Also remember her family and friends. We keep our prayers also for Will Simpson whose funeral took place at St Gregory’s Longton. Bishop Timothy Menezes was present also with many who knew him and worked with him. Please once again remember family and friends who suffer the shock of his young death.

Sadly, we also pray for Marie Molloy who died this week, following a long battle with cancer. Please also pray for her young family who mourn her loss! Eternal rest grant unto them all O Lord. May they rest in peace!

Meanwhile may God grace you and keep you in his peace!

Father Anton s.c.j.