PARISH NEWSLETTER 28 February 2021 Sunday: second Sunday of Lent Contents: The Gospel Reflection Notices (Including details of Live-Streamed Mass) Reflections for the coming week Gospel: Mark 9:2-10 Jesus took with him Peter and James and John and led them up a high mountain where they could be alone by themselves. There in their presence he wasContinue reading “Parish Newsletter 28th February 2021”
Monthly Archives: February 2021
Think about sponsoring Sharon
One of our parishioners, Sharon Jones, has taken up the ‘Walk for Water 40-day Challenge’ to walk alongside Abdella this Lent by challenging herself to walk 10,000 steps[5miles] every day for 40days. You can sponsor her at https//walk.cafod.org.uk/fundraising/challenge-sharon
Parish Newsletter 24th February 2021
PARISH NEWSLETTER 21 February 2021 Contents: The Gospel Reflection Notices (Including details of Live-Streamed Mass) Reflections for the coming week Gospel: Mark 1:12-15 The Spirit drove Jesus out into the wilderness and he remained there for forty days, and was tempted by Satan. He was with the wild beasts, and the angels looked after him. After John had been arrested, Jesus went intoContinue reading “Parish Newsletter 24th February 2021”
He has given us a sign
This picture was taken last Tuesday evening. No matter how many times we see them rainbows always lift our hearts and raise our spirits. Rainbows have come to mean many things over the years but think of this image when listening to this Sunday’s readings and remember the promise of our God that He willContinue reading “He has given us a sign”
Pope Francis gives Advice for Lent
Universalis
For those of you who are a little computer-savvy and are thinking of taking something up or giving some of your time to God during Lent, then you could do worse than downloading the Universalis liturgy of the hours app and exploring it. It’s a little like the daily missal book but much, much more.Continue reading “Universalis”
Helping CAFOD through Lent
In yesterday’s Parish Newsletter we read about the work CAFOD (Catholic Agency For Overseas Development) is doing to help people like Abdella in Ethiopia. One of the ways the Lancaster based branch of CAFOD, of which we are members, has suggested we can help is to sign up for the 10,000 steps a day challenge. Continue reading “Helping CAFOD through Lent”
Technology update for 14th February 2021
Again, apologies over the audio issues, which we recognise has been the bugbear of our live streaming efforts and is the major impediment for our parishioners. You will notice that there is audio for the readings and sermon, but completely absent from the rest of the Mass. This is because the lapel microphone wire thatContinue reading “Technology update for 14th February 2021”
Parish Newsletter 14th February 2021
Sunday : Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time Contents: The Gospel Reflection Notices (Including details of Live-Streamed Mass) Reflections for the coming week Gospel: Mark 1:40-45 A leper came to Jesus and pleaded on his knees ‘If you want to’ he said, ‘you can cure me.’ Feeling sorry for him, Jesus stretched out his hand andContinue reading “Parish Newsletter 14th February 2021”
Aiming for Easter- The Video Projector Screen
As many of you will now know, we have also invested in a Video Projector Screen. Although these pictures don’t do it full justice it gives you an idea of what it looks like. It has been successfully tried out and I am pleased to say that most people have found it helpful. ItContinue reading “Aiming for Easter- The Video Projector Screen”