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Christmas Arrangements 2022
At a recent meeting of the Pastoral Council, the dates for Masses for the Parish for Christmas Eve (Saturday 24th December) & Christmas Day (Sunday) were finalised. We are pleased to be able to offer THREE Masses on Christmas Eve5pm & 6.30pm – in The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Tenure8pm – in The Church… Read more
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Synod Document Finalised
Recently, at the end of a Sunday Angelus, the Holy Father announced that the upcoming 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops will be held in two ‘moments’, that is, in two sessions, spaced one year apart: the first from October 4 to 29, 2023, the second in October 2024. This decision stems… Read more
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Synod 2023
You may have read about the Synthesis document sent to Rome in preparation for the Synod of 2023. You can read it here It calls for a major change in the Church’s attitude to women, the LGBTQ+ Community, those married, divorced and single parents. It also recommends the removal of mandatory celibacy for priests. Some… Read more
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Blessing of The Graves 2022
We are delighted that for the first time in three years we can come together in person in the Cemeteries. As always, people are invited to prepare their family graves for the blessing. Read more
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Ascension Sunday/World Day of Prayer for Communications
“Ascension,” by Giotto, 14th century. (Wikipedia) The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord: is part of the resurrection. Resurrection emphasises that Jesus has entered a new life and not just that he recovered his previous life. The ascension emphasises that the risen Jesus is together with the Father, that he shares the place and… Read more
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Easter Triduum in The Parish & Pastoral Area
During Holy Week, the Church celebrates the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ in the last days of his life on earth, beginning with his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. The Lenten season lasts until the Thursday of this week. The Easter Triduum begins with the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. Times… Read more
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