Easter Day
Dear friends, Today (Maundy Thursday, 6 April) we begin the most sacred season of the Christian year, the "Sacrum Triduum" (or Three Holy Days). I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at this evening's [...]
Palm Sunday
Dear friends, An acquaintance told me recently of his intention to camp out overnight on the Mall to witness the King's Coronation procession along the Royal Route in May: doubtless, thousands of other people will attempt the same, to [...]
The Fifth Sunday in Lent
Dear friends, Last Sunday's flush of rose gives way this week to another dramatic visual milestone on our continuing journey through Lent: on Passion Sunday, the Fifth Sunday of Lent, the crucifixes and images in the church disappear [...]
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
Dear friends, Last week was undeniably a dramatic Sunday, over which, nonetheless, Mass attendance again surpassed 60 - congratulations! As our 2023 Stewardship Campaign - "With Gratitude and Hope" - concluded, I asked all members of our parish [...]
The Third Sunday in Lent
Dear friends, I am delighted to report that attendance at Mass last Sunday surpassed 60 souls for the first time since my Induction: this figure is a third higher than our average attendance submission in last year's Church [...]
The Second Sunday in Lent
Dear friends, This Sunday's Gospel reading includes St Matthew's account of the Transfiguration, when - atop a high mountain - before three of his disciples, Jesus' appearance altered to shine like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling [...]