Sea Sunday

Seafarers and fishers play a crucial role in our lives, yet they often work under difficult and hazardous conditions. The number of crews abandoned by their employers remains at a record high. Ongoing global conflicts are compromising the safety of seafarers, which can lead to increased stress and poor mental health.

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Day for Life 2025

Hope Does Not Disappoint – Finding Meaning in Suffering

For as long as history has been written, the world has never been without struggle and suffering. Through the lens of television and social media, however, the suffering of the whole world appears on our personal devices. Many of us find it hard to make sense of a world in which suffering seems to press down from every direction: pandemic; war; homelessness; violence in our streets, addiction. Then, often without warning, we find ourselves caught up in the struggle when serious illness comes into our own lives.

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Visit to Uganda

We recently had an engaging presentation about the visit to Uganda last September, where we saw the positive impacts of the incredible support from the donors. Many parishioners contributed to this visit and may be interested in seeing the benefits of their donations. The presentation was successfully recorded (which may not be as obvious as you might think) and is now available below for viewing.

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WhatsApp Parish Channel

Unpredictable events can get in the way, like challenging weather or tricky road conditions striking unexpectedly. I suggest subscribing to the parish WhatsApp channel if you use the WhatsApp app. It’s a one-way communication tool used to make short-notice and last-minute announcements. You will remain anonymous.

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Jubilee 2025

Pope Francis has declared that next year, 2025, will be a Holy Year in the Universal Church and that 2024 should be a year of preparation for this great Jubilee.

The idea of Jubilee has its roots in the Old Testament, with a celebration of a year of forgiveness and reconciliation. The Sabbath was the seventh day, a day of rest, and the Jubilee year was the year following seven times seven years, so the Jubilee took place every 50th year. In the tradition of the Catholic Church, we now celebrate the Jubilee every 25 years. The Holy Year of 2025 will begin at the Christmas Vigil 2024 when the Holy Father will open the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

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