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A message from Fr John

Posted: 08 September 2020

It’s really difficult trying to interpret all the information and the accompanying regulations and guidelines which are coming at us like an ever-changing torrent.

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A message from Fr John

Posted: 07 September 2020

The reports that we’re getting about the increasing rate of Covid infections is quite alarming. We really do need everyone to take all the necessary precautions, otherwise the implications are quite worrying.

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A message from Fr John

Posted: 06 September 2020

Our children are returning to school today; they are eager to see their friends and new teachers, and the teachers are so excited to see the children they love and care for.

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A message from Fr John

Posted: 05 September 2020

We’ve been thinking about prayer and the need that we all have to find our quiet, prayerful space within ourselves, that deepening awareness of the love of God which resides in each one of us

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A message from Fr John

Posted: 04 September 2020

Today is the Feast Day of St Cuthbert and so I have copied an article from Independent Catholic News which gives a brief account of his life.

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A message from Fr John

Posted: 03 September 2020

As I was reflecting on yesterday’s poem, the Epitaph from Burns, I thought that today we might acknowledge the great strength that we have as a parish, a community, a body of folk that love and support each other - with the capacity to reach out to others.

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A message from Fr John

Posted: 02 September 2020

Good morning - enjoy the sun and warmth whilst you can

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A message from Fr John

Posted: 01 September 2020

Good morning - it’s certainly cooler this morning, even the courgettes are struggling

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A message from Fr John

Posted: 30 August 2020

And now for something completely different - not really; it’s more of a follow up to yesterday’s homily. Sr Joan prepared a discussion paper for the FMSJ sisters and this is an abbreviated version.

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A message from Fr John

Posted: 29 August 2020

God morning - an extra layer on this morning, I think. I have a few responses to some of the questions from last week.

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A message from Fr John

Posted: 28 August 2020

Today is the feast day of St Augustine who along with St Thomas Aquinas are the greatest of the theologians of the western Church.

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A message from Fr John

Posted: 26 August 2020

Good morning - I hope you’re well and recovering from the horrendous downpours of Tuesday.

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