Sunday May 31st, Pentecost

Today we celebrated the birthday of the Church - the great Feast of Pentecost. To mark the occasion, we had a guest speaker, the Jesuit Father Ron Darwin. He spoke about the feast, and about its relevance to the parish's jubilee celebration this year to mark our 50th birthday.

Preparations are going well for the jubilee service on Friday June 19th at 7.30pm. Former parishioners and civic dignitaries have been invited. A chart on the wall shows the progress of the shared supper with parishioners pulling together to provide a sumptous feast.

Regrettably the parish games night has had to be cancelled. This was scheduled for Friday June 5th. Only three tickets were sold despite plenty of publicity - so the people have spoken!

The holiday club cycle finishes next Sunday (June 7th) so make sure you are paid up to be in with a chance of winning the £1,000 top prize.

It was good to see former parishioners Joseph and Christine Burr back visiting the parish today with Katherine and Alexander.

Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 17 2009

Torrential rain this morning, and for much of the weekend. Still, spirits are high. During the week there was an excellent talk by David McGouglin on Jesus and Jubilee, together with a very tasty shared meal.
On June 5th there will be the parish games night. Tickets are already selling. Then on Friday June 19th we have our parish jubilee celebration - a 50th birthday service and party. It is hoped that all parishioners will be able to attend as well as former parishioners, friends and civic dignitaries.
Last Sunday, we had the bluebell walk and talk. About 30 parishioners joined the walk in glorious sunshine. The bluebells were stunning and the tea tasty. Well done to all involved.

Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 10th 2009

Bright sunshine today in readiness for the parish bluebell walk this afternoon. Not quite so many people at mass as last week when we had our First Communion celebration. Eight young parishioners received communion for the first time and celebrated with a party afterwards.

Tickets were on sale today for Thursday's talk by theologian David McLoughlin on the subject of jubilee. About 50 tickets have been sold so far - only £2 to include a buffet meal! There is still time to get your ticket. Contact Brian Davies on 810886.

Tickets will also be on sale shortly for the parish games night on Friday June 5th from 7pm to 9pm in the hall and parish grounds. Something for all the family - quizzes, beetle drive, bingo - and a treasure hunt and PlayStation. Come along. Adults £2, children free.

Excitement is mounting for the parish 50th birthday service on Friday June 19th. Former parishioners, clergy and civic dignitaries are being invited - along with all parishioners! The service is at 7.30pm followed by a shared table.

The picture, above, was taken at the Easter Vigil.