Father Rory writes: The Importance of Education

This Sunday (5th February) is Education Sunday.  An annual event, it is a national day of prayer and celebration for everyone involved in the world of education.  Traditionally it falls on the ninth Sunday before [read more]

Posted on: Saturday, February 4th, 2012 in The Clergy Writes | No Comments »

Father Rory writes – Improving the Liturgy

The Ministry of Welcoming is an important part of a Parishes Liturgy and we are most grateful to all who have volunteered to take on this responsibility and others who step in to assist. To [read more]

Posted on: Sunday, January 29th, 2012 in The Clergy Writes | No Comments »

Father Thyagu- Society of African Missions

This weekend we are delighted to welcome Fr Thyagu of the Society of African Missions (SMA)  as our visiting priest.  Fr Thyagu will say mass on Fr Rory’s behalf whilst he is away for a few days [read more]

Posted on: Saturday, January 21st, 2012 in The Clergy Writes | Comments Off

PAX CHRISTI

The 45th World Day for Peace, themed `Educating young people in justice and peace`, is being observed in England and Wales on Sunday 15th January 2012.
Rethinking Education
What are schools for? Often focus is on a [read more]

Posted on: Saturday, January 14th, 2012 in The Clergy Writes | Comments Off

Father Rory writes:

Today`s feast of the Epiphany-two things.
First, this feast day celebrates the first manifestation of Jesus to all the nations of the  earth. When Jesus was presented in the temple to do what the law of [read more]

Posted on: Saturday, January 7th, 2012 in The Clergy Writes | Comments Off

Father Rory writes:

Thanks be to God for Christmas, and all our Christmas liturgies:
It is important that we continue to support one another and to build ourselves up as the body of Christ. To try to show willing [read more]

Posted on: Sunday, January 1st, 2012 in The Clergy Writes | Comments Off

Fr. Rory Writes:

With all our love and blessings for this joyful season of Christmas,   Fr. Rory and Deacon John.
CRIB COLLECTION:
This year’s crib collection is to be shared between CABRINI Children’s Society and children in the Holy Land.  [read more]

Posted on: Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 in The Clergy Writes | Comments Off

Fr. Rory writes:

Be Reconciled to God:
Deacon John said in his homily last Sunday: “The voice of Advent is to prepare the way of the Lord to make his path straight”.  To truly hear that voice is to [read more]

Posted on: Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 in The Clergy Writes | Comments Off

Colin Writes

Today I retire from my role as musical director for St. George’s which now passes into the capable hands of Shirley McCann.  In church last week I was able to thank John Winter for all [read more]

Posted on: Monday, December 5th, 2011 in The Clergy Writes | Comments Off

Father Rory writes:

Back on the Road Again: The Dean`s visit was a very important event for us. For those who want to grow and share our life together as a church Fr Barry Anderson`s presence was a [read more]

Posted on: Saturday, November 26th, 2011 in The Clergy Writes | Comments Off