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latest on the church floor
At the end of January the tender letters went out to the contractors chosen to submit a tender. It is hoped that by the end of this month a contractor can be chosen. The decision needs to be made soon so that all can go forward immediately after Easter in the first week of April.
Homily at special mass celebrating the year for priests
I have been asked to provide the homily from this morning's 11:15 mass where as a parish we celebrated the year for priests. The lovely mass was concelebrated by eight priests from No 14 Edge Hill Jesuit Community. The music was inspiring and it warmed my heart share in this with you.
'Paul' and the Edge Hill Players
A warmest of thanks and appreciation to the Edge Hill Players for their production of 'Paul'. I have had numerous people commend me for the quality and profundity of the production. The only shame I sense is that there were only two productions.
Jesuit Missions' Haiti Fund
Jesuit Missions has now established a fund specific to the Jesuit work in Haiti, which is part of the French Canadian Province, who have been working in Haiti for decades. The British Province has already donated £100,000 and is seeki
CAFOD's Haiti Earthquake Need
Many may want to donate direct to CAFOD concerning the significant need for aid to Haiti after its tragic earthquake last week. Please follow this link: www.cafod.org.uk/haitiearthquake
There will be a special collection this Sunday for CAFOD.
happy Christmas!
The Parish Team wish everyone, visitors, friends and particularly parishioners, a very happy and holy time at Christmas.
PP's jottings: rose's gift
It has been a great joy to have the family and friends of Rose Kelly here today seeking sponsorship for the bike trek from Land's End to John O'Groats
PP's jottings: corpus christi and dreams
A joyful feast of Corpus Christi to everyone. The weather has cooperated today. Possibly because we cannot rely on the weather, we do know how to enjoy it when it happens.
PP's jottings: merville
One may wonder what are the trials and tribulations of a parish priest; the answer is this past week when Fr.
PP's jottings: Pentecost!!
On such a wonderful day, Pentecost, we are fortunate to have such wonderful weather. I do hope all have been able to enjoy the weather over the past week, during the midterm break.
organisation of the week: first communion
I want to take this moment to congratulate all those involved in our First Communion Program.
PP's jottings: parking part II
The following comments are a brief reflection concerning my reflections a few days ago concerning parking.
PP's jottings: parking
I just have been sitting out in front of the church as people were entering for the Saturday Vigil Mass as the parish begins its celebration of the Ascension.
Parish Day reflections
These are a few of my reflections after a successful Parish Day, where Chris Woodward (chair of the PPC), Margaret Duffy (chair of the Finance Committee) and I gave seven presentations after the se
organisation of the week: parish pastoral council
The Parish Pastoral Council is vital for the continuing fellowship of the Parish.
PP's jottings
This is the first of many jottings as we start up our newly designed website, which aims to be a window into the diverse and very dynamic worshipping community at the Sacred Heart.