21 January 2024 – 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

  MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK Saturday  20th       5.00pm  –   Parishioners Monday 22nd      10.00am –     Holy Souls NDL Thursday 25th    10.00am –     Cynthia Smith RIP Saturday 27th        5.00pm –    Thomas & Winifred Watkinson RIP LATEST  UP-DATE   MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm  PARISH NEWSLETTER OFFICE OPEN ON FRIDAY 2 FEBRUARY: 11am to 4pm CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month – 24 February, 4.15pm-4.45pm READINGS FOR 21 JANUARY1st Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, The people of Nineveh renounce their evil behaviourPsalm 24:  Lord, make me know your ways2nd Reading: I Corinthians 7:29-31 The world as we know it is passing away.Gospel Reading: Mark 1:14-20, Repent and believe the Good News.Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! The kingdom of … Read More

14 January 2024 – 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time

  MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK Saturday  13th       5.00pm  –   Maria Mynett RIP Monday 15th       10.00am –     Susan Dobson Thursday 18th     10.00am –     Don Barnes Saturday 20th       5.00pm –     Parishioners LATEST  UP-DATE   MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm  PARISH NEWSLETTER OFFICE OPENFridays 10am to 4pm CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month – 27 January, 4.15pm-4.45pm READINGS FOR 14 JANUARY1st Reading: Samuel 3:3-10, Speak Lord, your servant is listeningPsalm 39:  Here I am Lord!  I come to do your will.2nd Reading: I Corinthians 6:13-20, Your bodies are members, making up the body of ChristGospel Reading: John 1:35-42, They saw where he lived and stayed with him.Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Speak Lord, your servant is listening: … Read More

7 January 2024 – Epiphany

  MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK Saturday  6th      5.00pm  –   Parishioners Monday 8th         10.00am –  The Dead in Ukraine Thursday 11th     10.00am –  Josephine Ward RIP Saturday 13th       5.00pm –   Maria Mynett RIP LATEST  UP-DATE   MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm  PARISH NEWSLETTER OFFICE OPENFridays 10am to 4pm CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month – 27 January, 4.15pm-4.45pm READINGS FOR 7 JANUARY1st Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6, Above you the glory of the Lord appearsPsalm 71:  All nations shall fall prostrate before you, O Lord2nd Reading: Ephesians 3:2-6, It has now been revealed that pagans share the same inheritanceGospel Reading: Matthew 2:1-12, We saw his star and have come to do the new king homageGospel … Read More

31 December 2023 – Holy Family

  MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK Saturday   30th      5.00pm  – Parishioners Monday      1st    11.00am – World Peace [Mary, Mother of God] Thursday 4th      10.00am –  The dead in Gaza Saturday  6th      5.00pm  –   Parishioners [Epiphany of the Lord] LATEST  UP-DATE   MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm  PARISH NEWSLETTER OFFICE OPENING OVER CHRISTMASFridays 10am to 4pm CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month – 30 December 4.15pm-4.45pm READINGS FOR 31 DECEMBER1st Reading: Genesis 15:1-6, Your heir shall be your own flesh and bloodPsalm 104:  He the Lord, is our God.  He remembers his covenant for ever.2nd Reading: Hebrews 11:8-19, The faith of Abraham, Sarah and Isaac.Gospel Reading: Luke 2:22-40, The child grew, filled with wisdom.Gospel … Read More

24 December 2023 – 4th Sunday of Advent

  MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK Saturday   23rd        5.00pm  – ParishionersSunday  24th       5.00pm  – Priest’s IntentionSaturday  30th       5.00pm  –   Parishioners LATEST  UP-DATE   MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm  PARISH NEWSLETTER OFFICE OPENING OVER CHRISTMASFriday 29 December: 1pm to 4pm CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month – 30 December 4.15pm-4.45pm READINGS FOR 24 DECEMBER1st Reading: Samuel 7:1-5, 8:12-16, The kingdom of David will always stand secure before the Lord.Psalm 88:  I will sing forever of your love, O Lord.2nd Reading: Romans 16:25-27, The mystery, which was kept secret for endless ages, is now made clear.Gospel Reading: Luke 1:26-38, Listen!  You are to conceive and bear a son.Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! I am … Read More

17 December 2023 – 3rd Sunday of Advent

  MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK Saturday   16th         5.00pm  –  Knights of the Holy Sepulchre Monday    18th       10.00am –  Cobham & Whittle families: living & deceased Thursday  21st        10.00am –  LISCF Saturday  23rd         5.00pm  –   Parishioners LATEST  UP-DATE   MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm  PARISH NEWSLETTER OFFICE OPENING OVER CHRISTMASFriday 22 December: 9.30am to 12.30pmFriday 29 December: 1pm to 4pm MASSES THIS WEEKMonday: 10am; Thursday Mass at 10am is followed by Exposition and Benediction (10.25am-11.00am) CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month – 30 December 4.15pm-4.45pm CHURCH OPEN FOR PRAYERS BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Fridays, 11am to 1pm READINGS FOR 17 DECEMBER1st Reading: Isaiah 61:1-11, I exult for joy in the LordPsalm – Luke … Read More

10 December 2023 – 2nd Sunday of Advent

  MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK Saturday     9th        5.00pm  –  Someone sick Monday    10th        10.00am – Foundation Mass Thursday  14th        10.00am –  John & Sandra Cobham: Golden Anniversary Saturday  16th          5.00pm  –   Knights of the Holy Sepulchre LATEST  UP-DATE   MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm  PARISH NEWSLETTER MASSES THIS WEEKMonday: 10am; Thursday Mass at 10am is followed by Exposition and Benediction (10.25am-11.00am) CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month – 30 December 4.15pm-4.45pm CHURCH OPEN FOR PRAYERS BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Fridays, 11am to 1pm READINGS FOR 10 DECEMBER 1st Reading: Isaiah 40:1-11, Prepare a way for the LordPsalm 84: Let us see O Lord your mercy and give us your saving help.2nd Reading: … Read More

3 December 2023 – 1st Sunday of Advent

  MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK Saturday  2nd        5.00pm  –  Parishioners   Monday    4th       10.00am –   P J Queally RIP Thursday  7th       10.00am –  Linda Musker Saturday   9th         5.00pm  –  Someone sick LATEST  UP-DATE   MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm  PARISH NEWSLETTER Friday 8 December: The Parish Office will be open from 9.30am to 10.30am and then from 12.30pm to 4pm.  Apologies for any inconvenience. MASSES THIS WEEKMonday, 10am; Thursday Mass at 10am is followed by Exposition and Benediction (10.25am-11.00am) CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month – 30 December 4.15pm-4.45pm READINGS FOR 3 DECEMBER1st Reading: Isaiah 63:16-17; 64:1-8, Oh that you would tear the heavens open and come down.Psalm 79: God of hosts, bring … Read More

26 November 2023 – Jesus Christ, Universal King / Youth Sunday

  MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK Saturday  26th         5.00pm  –  Holy Souls NDL Thursday  30th       10.00am –  Dec. members of Glover & Critchley families     Saturday    2nd         5.00pm  –   Parishioners     LATEST  UP-DATE   MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm  PARISH NEWSLETTER MASSES THIS WEEKThursday at 10am; Thursday Mass is followed by Exposition and Benediction CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month – 30 December 4.15pm-4.45pm READINGS FOR 26 NOVEMBER1st Reading: Ezekiel, 34:11-17, As for you, my sheep, I will judge between sheep and sheep.Psalm 22: The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.2nd Reading: I Corinthians 15:20-28, He will hand over the kingdom to God the Father, so that God may be … Read More

19 November 2023 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

  MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK Saturday  18th          5.00pm  –     Parishioners Monday    20th       10.00am –       Pat Kelly RIP Thursday  23rd       10.00am –       November Holy Souls Saturday  25th          5.00pm  –       Holy Souls NDL LATEST  UP-DATE   MASS TIMES: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS at 5pm  PARISH NEWSLETTER MASSES THIS WEEKMonday,  Thursday at 10am; Thursday Mass is followed by Exposition and Benediction CONFESSIONS: Confessions will now be heard on the last Saturday of the month – 25 November, 4.15pm-4.45pm READINGS FOR 19 NOVEMBER1st Reading: Proverbs 31, A perfect wife, who can find her?Psalm 127: O blessed are those who fear the Lord.2nd Reading: Thessalonians 5:1-6, Let not the Day of the Lord overtake you like a thief.Gospel Reading: Matthew 25:14-30, You have been faithful in small … Read More