We will hold a series of four meetings, each on a Thursday at 7 pm in the Small Parish Hall, during Advent, starting on 27 November. Each session consists of a 3-part video, followed by sharing and discussion, and lasts up to one hour in total. Due to the format, participation will be in-person only; however, we will provide a link each week for you to watch the specific video on your own if you prefer. Please use the form below to sign up to help us prepare for the meetings.
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Catholic Education Week
It takes a village to raise a child, so says an African proverb. That is something the Catholic community has long recognised. And, in this Catholic Education Week, we know that Family, Parish and Schools must all work together for the sake of our children.
Letter for World Mission Sunday 2025
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today, with the whole Church across the world, we celebrate World Mission Sunday – a day when we are invited to renew our call to bring Christ’s Good News to every nation, culture, and heart.
Pastoral Letter
Pastoral Letter on the Priesthood and Religious Life
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Salva me bona crux! Save me, good cross! According to tradition, this is the dying prayer of St Andrew. He said these words as he prepared to give his life for his faith in Jesus.
Lenten Talks recordings
There was a series of four talks on Christian individual prayer last Lent. They were recorded and are now available on YouTube. You can access the playlist here or watch it below:
Day of Prayer: Called to Care, Not to Kill
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Last year we alerted you to a Bill in the Scottish Parliament to introduce assisted suicide for citizens in Scotland aged sixteen and over.
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.
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.
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.