6th July 2025 - Thought from Fr. Colm

A few changes regarding Baptisms:

It is no longer practical to have Baptisms during Mass.

Nor is it sensible to have teas and coffees during the Baptism itself. The partitions are not soundproof. And so, as soon as Baptisms begin can we begin ending teas and coffee.

Whenever I’m doing the Baptism,  I will lock up after the Baptism party have left the premises. Thanks again for all your support. 

Our Journey in Faith begins again in the Autumn, so if you are interested, or know someone who might be interested, can you please give encouragement.

The weather forecast this Sunday is uncertain but as I write we hope it is good weather for the parish Picnic.

A number of you commented on how lovely the singing was at Michael Stoker’s funeral

CAFOD Debt justice in Jubilee Year

Thank you to everybody who has signed the Cafod petition for new controls over finance to developing countries so that they can be released from unsustainable interest payments on historical debts, and receive grants as opposed to to loans in future.

There will be a last chance to sign in person this Sunday, after each Mass and at the Parish picnic. After this it will still be possible to sign online

Youth led Mass Sunday 6th July St Joseph's

Our young people from St Leonard's will be leading Mass this Sunday 10:30am in St Joseph's. They will be writing the Bidding prayers, reading, taking part in the offertory, supporting Children's Liturgy and playing instruments alongside the choir.

All are welcome to join us for our parish picnic afterwards on St Joseph's school field! (or in the hall if raining)