24th May

Pentecost Sunday - Year A

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Happy Pentecost Sunday! This weekend we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit descending on the Apostles in the upper room. This is a reminder to us that the gift of the Spirit has been given to us as followers of Jesus. Both in baptism and confirmation we recognise his special arrival into our lives. It is interesting too that our church has a special recognition of the presence of the Holy Spirit, with the gift and fruits of the Holy Spirit. The stain glass windows remind us of the virtues we need to practise I our lives strengthened by the presence of him within us.

This Sunday is the end of the Easter Season! The Paschal (easter) candle will be removed from the sanctuary and reside to one side, only to be used for Baptisms and Funerals. At these times we are reminded of our New Birth in Christ at Baptism and our promised Resurrection after death.

Half Term beckons and I hope it is a time for family renewal and perhaps a chance for a break over the bank holiday weekend. Let us always be ready to renewal our spiritual lives along with social and physical renewal.

The car-pool for the proposed visit to the newly decorated Mosaic Church in Droitwich Sunday 7th June is able to offer a number of places to non-drivers. Departure from st Werburgh’s is 2pm. Arrival for the guided tour is 3.30pm approx. Tea and coffee will be served afterwards. Bring a snack to enjoy with your tea and coffee!

Please note the shared table in the parish hall following the 10am Mass. More details I the newsletter. Come along and have a little family fun.

Meanwhile take good care of yourselves. Keep pour sick and housebound in your prayers. Allow the Holy Spirit to renew itself within oneself and rejoice in the gift of faith along with the strengthening of the Holy Season.

God bless,

Father Anton s.c.j.