May 2019

‘I baptise you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit’. With these words the priest welcomes another member into Holy Mother Church and claims them for Christ our Saviour by the sign of His Cross. Recently I had the joy of baptising baby Ada at St Joseph’s …

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The character CJ in the Rise and Fall of Reginald Perrin was famous for saying ‘I didn’t get where I am today by…..’   A number of my friends bring me down to earth by reminding me ‘I know exactly how you got to where you are today’. Today, the Fourth Sunday of Eastertide is traditionally …

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The month of May has traditionally been associated with Our Lady.  During it is traditional to honour Our Lady by placing a crown of flowers upon her head – the crowning of Our Lady.  It is a much loved devotion in the Church and one that we should treasure. The Image of Our Lady was …

May is the Month of Mary Read More »