Parish News – 11th January
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter and church notices. The second collection next Sunday will be for The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC). Your support means everything to the Society. Please be as generous as you can to help SPUC at this critical time for our country. Thursday, 15th January, is the last date for applications for admissions to St. Simon’s Catholic Primary School. Thanks for your generosity towards the Advent Appeal. The proceeds will be sent to the charity Friends of…
Read moreParish News – 4th January
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter and church notices. This Tuesday is The Epiphany of the Lord and a Holyday of Obligation. There is a school Mass at 9.30am and Solemn Mass at 7.00pm. Join our pilgrimage to Lourdes traveling overnight by luxury coach from 9 to 14 February 2026. Happy New Year!
Read moreParish News – 28th December
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter and church notices. Coming up is the The Solemnity Of Mary, The Mother Of God on New Years Day. There will be Mass at 10.30am to honour our heavenly mother Mary, and to welcome in the New Year. Tuesday 6th January 2026 is The Epiphany of the Lord and a Holyday of Obligation. There is a school Mass at 9.30am and Solemn Mass at 7.00pm. Join our pilgrimage to Lourdes traveling overnight by luxury coach from 9 to 14 February…
Read moreParish News – 21st December
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter and church notices. Check out the Christmas and New Year Mass Times. Today is the last Sunday of Advent and we celebrate the Nativity of Jesus on Wednesday and Thursday. Archbishop John Wilson sends his Christmas Message. Lastly, keep submitting your favourite and family recipes for the Parish Cookbook. Hand in your recipes to the parish office or Submit your recipe here. Happy Christmas & New Year!
Read moreChristmas Message From Archbishop John Wilson
In his annual Christmas message, Archbishop John Wilson said: “The beautiful truth of Christmas is that because of God in Christ we are never lost. God chose to be near us, to stay close to us always, to draw us to himself, always. In his endless mercy, the Lord Jesus chose to love us, so we could know and believe that “God is love” (1 John 4:16). In turn, all the Lord Jesus asks of us is to not be afraid and to say yes to him, to draw close to him, to love him”. You can watch and read…
Read moreParish News – 14th December
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter, Christmas Mass Times, and church notices. Today is Gaudete Sunday, a call to rejoice as Christmas approaches. Our Advent Appeal continues. After our Morning Mass there will be Tea & Coffee in the Church Hall. Coming up later this week: Please continue to pray for Fr. Jose as he continues his recuperation from his recent surgery. Lastly, keep submitting your favourite and family recipes for the Parish Cookbook. Hand in your recipes to the parish office or Submit your…
Read moreParish News – 7th December
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter, dates for your diaries, and church notices. Today is the Second Sunday Of Advent. Our Advent Appeal second collections will be for The Friends of the Holy Land. The Solemnity Of The Immaculate Conception Of The Blessed Virgin Mary is on Monday. There will be a Solemn evening Mass at 7.00pm. Coming up: Please continue to pray for Fr. Jose as he continues his recuperation from his recent surgery. Lastly, keep submitting your favourite and family recipes for the…
Read moreParish News – 30th November
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter, dates for your diaries, and church notices. Today is the First Sunday Of Advent. Our Advent Appeal second collections will be for The Friends of the Holy Land. Coming up on Monday 8th December is The Solemnity Of The Immaculate Conception Of The Blessed Virgin Mary. There will be a Solemn evening Mass at 7.00pm. Our Advent Carol Service is on Friday 19th December at 7.00pm. We are looking for people to take part in the singing of carols…
Read moreParish News – 23rd November
Dear Parishioners, The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter, and church notices. Today is National Youth Sunday and the Feast of Christ the King. We celebrate the young people in our parish and community. Next Sunday Is the First Sunday Of Advent. Our Advent Appeal second collections will be for The Friends of the Holy Land. Coming up on Friday 19th December is our Advent Carol Service. Taking place at 7.00pm. We are looking for people to take part in the singing of carols and reading at this…
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