Summer events at St Mary’s Clear out for Caritas, visit of O.L of Fatima, the Catholic Union came to see us,and another happy couple are toasted as they begin their lives together as man and wife. Social action, prayer, celebrating the sacraments and hospitality.
Great news Tickets are now on sale, via eventbright, for the St Mary's Christmas Carol Concert. Please see our website for details
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Friends, the month-long Synod on Synodality came to a close with Mass this morning. Pope Francis reiterated the importance of spending time in Adoration, “for only through silent Adoration will the Word of God live in our words; only in his presence will we be purified, transformed, and renewed by the fire of his Spirit. Brothers and sisters, let us adore the Lord Jesus!”
I invite you to return to Adoration soon, spend time with the Lord, and be transformed by the fire of the Holy Spirit.
Friends, delegates from around the world are on our way to Rome for the Synod on Synodality, beginning October 4. Please keep us in your prayers. Be assured, you’re in mine.
O God, who dispose in marvellous order
ministries both angelic and human,
graciously grant
that our life on earth may be defended
by those who watch over us
as they minister perpetually to you in heaven.
Today, on the Feast of the #PresentationoftheLord, also known as #Candlemas, we pray that like Anna and Simeon we may long for the coming of God’s Kingdom. May Christ light our way as we seek to walk in his path of peace and justice. #Prayer
Today is the feast of the Presentation of the Lord at the temple, a day which Pope Francis called a 'feast day of encounter'. Pope Francis says that when we encounter Jesus 'we find again the courage to carry on and the strength to remain firm'.
Today is Candlemas Day, the Feast day of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple. Like a candle shining in the darkness, Christ is the light of the world. Pray that the clergy and faithful of our Diocese may form a bright light that draws people to Jesus Christ and salvation.
Pope Francis, in his homily, addresses “all of you who call yourselves Christians but engage in violence.”
“The Lord is telling you: ‘lay down your arms, embrace mercy’.”