A marvellous Parish retreat was had by all at Keswick last weekend. In an atmosphere of stunning natural beauty, we celebrated times of prayer, sharing and relaxation. The retreat was excellently led by Katie Flood, who with great sensitivity engaged us all as we reflected on our journey through life as individuals, and as Parish. We didn’t take ourselves too seriously though, as we enjoyed each other’s company walking the local Lake, or rambling through Keswick and relaxing evenings . Thanks to everyone for your generosity of Spirit, and a special thanks to Katie, whose leadership skills increase year by year. My gratitude to our Capuchin Brothers for allowing me the freedom to be a part of the retreat.
Our International Meal is this Sunday after the 10.30 Mass. Always a great occasion
for sharing diversity, especially of a culinary nature. Thanks again to our feeders!
Don’t forget what looks like a very exciting evening at St. Godric’s next Tuesday.
If you haven’t got a ticket, you can pay at the door.
Our parish ceilidh is next Saturday the 15th. Tickets are available. It’ll be a great
parish event. Dispensation from all Lenten fasting, penitential exercise such as the
wearing of hair shirts etc are given for this one occasion.
Stations of the Cross each Friday through Lent at 7.00pm alternating in both our
churches beginning with St Godric’s.
“Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself.”
St. Francis de Sales
A quote from Pope Francis:
"The Way of the Cross alone defeats sin, evil and death, for it leads to the radiant
light of Christ's resurrection and opens the horizons of a new and fuller life. It is the
way of hope, the way of the future. Those who take up this way with generosity and
faith give hope and a future to humanity."
Address at Via Crucis in Blonia Park, Krakow, Poland, July 30, 2016.
Don’t forget Exposition on Sunday afternoons at 3 at St Godric’s as a possible Lenten
exercise.