Trinity Sunday

What an astonishing mystery! There is one Father of the universe, one Logos (Word) of the universe, and also one Holy Spirit, everywhere one and the same; there is also one virgin become mother, and I should like to call her 'Church'

Clement of Alexandria (150-215 AD)

Pentecost

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came  and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you."  When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.  Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you."  And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit.  If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."

 John 20:19-23

Ascension

Jesus said to the Eleven: "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.  You are witnesses of these things.  And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city, until you are clothed with power from on high."  Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them.  While he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven.  And they returned to Jerusalem with great joy,  and were continually in the temple blessing God.

Luke 24:46-53

6th Easter Sunday

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.  You heard me say to you, `I go away, and I will come to you.' If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I go to the Father; for the Father is greater than I.  And now I have told you before it takes place, so that when it does take place, you may believe.

John 14:27-29

5th Easter Sunday

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.  By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."

John 13:34-35

4th Easter Sunday

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me; and I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand.  My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand.  I and the Father are one."

John 10:27-30

3rd Easter Sunday

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs." A second time he said to him, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Tend my sheep." He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, "Do you love me?" And he said to him, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep.

John 21:15-18

Divine Mercy Sunday

I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy.

Jesus 

Easter 2013

This is the day – Easter Day!

Christ is risen!

Hallelujah!

Make this day, Lord, a step closer to heaven.

This day, Lord, may I know myself loved and valued.

This day, Lord, may I notice the beauty around me, in things great and small.

This day, Lord, may I not miss the messages of joy, of peace, of hope that you send me.

This day, Lord, this day make the day of my resurrection.

Easter Blessings to all our parishioners and visitors,

Fr.Adam, Fr.Christopher

The Holy Week

We commemorate all these events not merely that we might remember them, but by being present to the reality of Jesus’ death and resurrection. He indeed will be at the Festival What about you?

+Thomas McMahon

Bishop of Brentwood

5th Sunday of Lent

Early in the morning he came again to the temple; all the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst  they said to him, "Teacher, this woman has been caught in the act of adultery. Now in the law Moses commanded us to stone such. What do you say about her?"  This they said to test him, that they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground.  And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her."  And once more he bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground.  But when they heard it, they went away, one by one, beginning with the eldest, and Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him.  Jesus looked up and said to her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?"  She said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you; go, and do not sin again."

John 8:2-11

youth + stations of the cross

STATIONS OF THE CROSS  led by Confirmandi. 

Pastoral letter

PASTORAL LETTER

(To be read at all Masses on the 5^th Sunday of Lent, 16^th/17^th March)

CELEBRATI0N HOLY WEEK

My Dear People,

The first Gospel for the season of Lent opens with these words: “Filled with the Holy Spirit Jesus left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit through the wilderness, being tempted there by the devil for forty days”. These words are a powerful reminder that Lent is a journey in which the Spirit guides us and we are asked to be open to the promptings of the Spirit. The purpose of this Lenten journey is to prepare our hearts and minds to celebrate the life-giving events of Holy Week.

The last Gospel for the season of Lent ends with these words: “The Jewish Passover drew near, and many of the people who had gone up to Jerusalem to purify themselves looked out for Jesus, saying to one another as they stood about in the Temple, ‘What do you think? Will he come to the festival or not?” One thing will be certain – Jesus will be there. What about you?

Holy Week isn’t like an anniversary or re-enactment. In the liturgy the once and for all Saving events of our redemption and especially the death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated and in the power of the Spirit are made present in every time and place. But, we ourselves have to be open to this.

The ‘Great Week’ begins with PALM SUNDAY. Jesus comes in humility, on a donkey – and so the procession with palms followed by the reading of the Passion.

On Wednesday evening we have the MASS OF CHRISM in the Cathedral. The presence of Jesus is now highlighted under the form of Oil to be blessed and used for the sacraments in the coming year. On this day the Lord ordained His first priests and so, at this service, all the clergy renew their commitment. It is a most moving ceremony and I warmly invite you to join us.

HOLY THURSDAY begins the three days when Jesus journeys through suffering and death into the life of the Resurrection. We recall the institution and real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist as we celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. It is also an evening of prayer when we spend time in the presence of the Lord so that we may accompany him in his journey.

On GOOD FRIDAY Jesus appears as the ‘suffering servant’ portrayed by Isaiah.

This liturgy is also a reminder that the Cross, although apparently an image of defeat, is actually a sign of victory – God’s selfless love triumphs over human sin and selfishness.

The EASTER VIGIL is the high point and the very heart of our celebration. We celebrate Jesus risen and glorious. The liturgy begins with a festival centred around light, word, water and culminates in the celebration of the Eucharist. We renew our baptismal promises whereby we commit ourselves to ‘pass over’ from sin to a new life in Christ. The joy of Easter night has been heightened by the fact that over 300 people around the diocese will be baptised or received into full Communion. The joy of this most holy night flows into Easter Sunday – known as the ‘Great Day’ or the ‘Great Easter’.

We commemorate all these events not merely that we might remember them, but by being present to the reality of Jesus’ death and resurrection. He indeed will be at the Festival What about you?

+Thomas McMahon

Bishop of Brentwood

Habemus Papam

Our New Pope Francis and his first words: 

Brothers and sisters good evening. 

You all know that the duty of the Conclave was to give a bishop to Rome. It seems that my brother Cardinals have gone almost to the ends of the earth to get him… but here we are. I thank you for the welcome that has come from the diocesan community of Rome.



First of all I would like to say a prayer pray for our Bishop Emeritus Benedict XVI. Let us all pray together for him, that the Lord will bless him and that our Lady will protect him.

Our Father…

Hail Mary…

Glory to the Father…

And now let us begin this journey, the Bishop and the people, this journey of the Church of Rome which presides in charity over all the Churches, a journey of brotherhood in love, of mutual trust. Let us always pray for one another. Let us pray for the whole world that there might be a great sense of brotherhood. My hope is that this journey of the Church that we begin today, together with the help of my Cardinal Vicar, may be fruitful for the evangelization of this beautiful city.

And now I would like to give the blessing. But first I want to ask you a favour. Before the Bishop blesses the people I ask that you would pray to the Lord to bless me – the prayer of the people for their Bishop. Let us say this prayer – your prayer for me – in silence. 

I will now give my blessing to you and to the whole world, to all men and women of good will.

Brothers and sisters, I am leaving you. Thank you for your welcome. Pray for me and I will be with you again soon... We will see one another soon. 

Tomorrow I want to go to pray to the Madonna, that she may protect Rome.

Good night and sleep well!

source:  www.radiovaticana.va

4th Sunday of Lent

for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.'

 Luke 15:22

together

Stations of the cross together with St. Paul's Parish last Friday

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CEDD13£ ( after '£' without space you put how much you donate: 1, 3, 5 or 10 or....) 

to  700 70

3rd Sunday of Lent

My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues my feet from the snare.

Ps 24: 15-16

project Lourdes 2013

A group of young people from Our Parish going to Lourdes this summer is rising money for they trip.

we had Christmas cards, bag packing, coffee morning and now we want invite you to use your mobile....

very simple, easy and fast....

send text message 

CEDD13£ ( after '£' without space you put how much you donate: 1, 3, 5 or 10 or....) 

to  700 70

(it is done with agreement of Brentwood Diocese

so do not be surprised when you receive thanks
from them but everything goes to our group) 

Thank You and God bless. :-)

and some pictures from our recent activity :-) 

stations of the cross led by families