Dear family members and friends: The Gospel of today gives us a very strong base for our faith in the Lord. Jesus multiplied the loaves and fed the multitude with the special assistance from the disciples. They also might have been excited to be part of such a miraculous event. But then comes the most difficult situation as the disciples were in the sea when there was heavy wind and waves. But Jesus went to them walking on the waters and pacified them. Peter wanted to walk to Jesus on the waters, but as he looked down he was afraid of being drowned and he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Remember, Jesus can come to any of our life situations and helps us. Let our eyes be upon Him and pray, “Lord, save me.” Our life situations should not be allowed to put down our faith. Let Jesus enter into the boat of our life that it may move quite calm. Amen
Dear family members and friends: Today’s Gospel shows us the result of the compassion of the Lord. Jesus healed the sick and later as per the request of the disciples He fed them by multiplying the five loaves and two fish. There were still plenty of loaves left after the multitude ate to their satisfaction. Jesus is always compassionate and sometimes He needs our initiative to act. In today’s communion antiphon we pray. “You have given us, O Lord, bread from heaven, endowed with all delights and sweetness in every taste.” We need this spiritual food for our satisfaction. In the first reading we are invited to listen diligently to Him and eat what is good and delight yourselves in rich food. Let us have the great desire for this food which gives us all delights and sweetness. Amen.
Saturday 10th October 2026 at Westminster and St. George’s Cathedrals
Adoremus is the Bishops’ invitation for us to renew our devotion to the Eucharistic Lord. For register delegates from the Dioceses of England and Wales the Adoremus Mass at St. George’s Cathedral is at noon presided over by Archbishop John Wilson.
For all there will be space to watch the start of the Procession at St George’s commencing at 15.00, to follow online, to watch the Procession as it passes on it’s way to Westminster Cathedral (Stop and Pray) and to join the delegates for Benediction at 17.00, either in the Cathedral or the grounds of the Cathedral for which a live sound stream will be provided. There will then be Mass at 18.00 open to all, followed by Holy Hours at 19.30, 20.30, and 21.30 led by the Youth Ministry teams of Westminster, Southwark and CYMFed. These will be followed by an all-night Vigil from 12 midnight to 06.00.
There will be a baptism preparation session for those parents who wish to have their child baptised in this parish. Whether you have already started the process and have filled out a request form, or have yet to do so, please do come along.
Please email the parish office (ashfordsouth@rcaos.org.uk) to let us know that you are going to attend so that we might have sufficient resources prepared.
For children in school year 3 and above. If you wish your child to enrol in the classes to prepare for the sacrament of Holy Communion which will take place in 2027, please ask for a registration form after Mass.
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