Father Greg Writes

      • Second Sunday of Lent. In today’s Gospel from Matthew 17:1–9, we hear the account of the Transfiguration. Jesus takes Peter, James and John up a high mountain where they see Him transfigured before them — His face shining like the sun and His clothes dazzling white. In that moment, the disciples are given a glimpse of Christ’s divine glory.
      • The Transfiguration comes at a time when the disciples are beginning to understand that following Jesus will lead them towards the Cross. This moment of light and revelation strengthens them for the journey ahead. During this season of Lent, we too are invited to listen to the voice of God who says: “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to Him.” Lent is our opportunity to step aside from the busyness of daily life, to climb the mountain through prayer, fasting and almsgiving, and to renew our commitment to walk in Christ’s way.
      • Today we collect our CAFOD Family Fast Day envelopes. Please place your envelope in the collection or return it to the parish as soon as possible. Donations will be sent directly to CAFOD to support communities around the world who are struggling with poverty, hunger and the effects of climate change. Your generosity offers practical hope and support to those most in need this Lent.
      • This coming Friday we also mark the Women’s World Day of Prayer, a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women of many traditions who come together in prayer and action for peace and justice throughout the world.
      • The Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for March is for nuclear disarmament and peace, and families in crisis — that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts even in their differences. We are encouraged to keep this intention in our prayers throughout the month.
      • As we journey through Lent, we are also mindful of Bishop Patrick’s Five-Year Diocesan Mission Plan, “Go, make disciples of all nations.” Lent is a privileged time to renew our commitment to this call — deepening our own relationship with Christ and finding simple, practical ways to share faith, hope, and love with others.

       

      • Below you can find copies of newsletters sent over the last six weeks.

      28th February
      21st February
      14th February
      7th February
      31st January
      24th January

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  • SERVICES & EVENTS 21st Feb week
  • Mass Sat 16:00 MB Sun 09:30 NM 11:30 MB
  • Mass 10:00 Tue & Thu NM & Wed & Fri MB
  • Confessions from 30 mins before all masses
  • Stations Wed MB & Thu NM after 10:00 Mass
  • Sat 28 11:00 Eucharistic Adoration NM
  • Sun Mar 1st 2nd collection for CAFOD
  • Fri Mar 6th 14:00 World Day of Prayer MB
  • Sat Mar 7th 10:00 Transform Trade URC Marple
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