10th May

Sixth Sunday of Easter - Year A

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

A special welcome to all year three children, parents and children of our parish who are preparing for that wonderful moment when they first receive Holy Communion. Holy Communion is a public declaration of our faith as Catholics and a personal encounter with Jesus, the Son of God. It is a constant reminder that Christ gave his life for love of us. Let us all treasure the gift of Jesus in our lives. May we value the Eucharist as a treasure in the wheat field, something we give all for.

This Thursday is also the Solemn Feast of the Ascension, when Jesus returns to heaven to his heavenly Father. He promises to send his disciples an extra advocate, that of the Holy Spirit. We celebrate the arrival of that Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday, which marks the end of the Easter Season.

Ascension Day is also the Feast of the founder of the Sacred Heart Fathers and Brothers of Betharram, St Michael Garicoits. Please remember to pray for our members as they endeavour to fulfil the will of God in the world.

Please keep in your prayers Will Simpson. Will was a nineteen-year-old trainee school chaplain. He passed away suddenly last week in his sleep. Please pray for the repose of his soul, also remembering his family in their special time of need.

A reminder to the parish committee of the meeting on Thursday evening following the evening Mass! Evening Mass is at 7.15 p.m., and the meeting follows at 8.15 p.m. approx.

God bless you and keep you safe in his care!

Father Anton s.c.j.