CELEBRATION MASS TO MARK THE MIRACULOUS CURE OF JACK TRAYNOR

If you were unable to attend the Mass to mark the miraculous cure of Jack Traynor you may wish to watch the video below of the Mass

THE ARTIST AND THE THEOLOGIAN

A feast of images, music, and readings that draw participants into contemplation, compassion, and wonder at the glory, diversity, and suffering of the living world. 

  A collaborative offering from the Sisters of St. Dominic, Amityville, and the Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR REFLECTIONS

In the run up to the 2016 Novena, Fr Tim Buckley approached the local junior and secondary schools and to invite them to participate in the event. The  then chaplain of St. Julies, Mike Anderson produced a series of reflections that would be used within the school and on the walk of witness that St. Julie's and St Francis Xavier college undertook on the 22nd June 2016.

Mike kindly agreed that the videos can be shared, and you will find them below. 

Read more: Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Reflections

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

 PRAY FOR PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS

REFLECTION ON REMEMBERING THE DEAD

Message from “Rt Rev Kieran Conry, Bishop of Arundel and Brighton Diocese, who also has responsibility in England and Wales for evangelisation, said:
“Every November throughout the world those who have died are especially remembered and prayed for by the Catholic community. The commemoration begins on 2nd of the month on a day called All Souls when Catholics pray for the dead as they continue, ahead of the living, the journey into the fullness God’s Light. Catholics also pray for those who are left behind and are still grieving. These prayers continue throughout the month of November, with people encouraged to visit a church or cemetery to pray.”

“Know that, even if you are not a Catholic, you and your loved ones will be prayed for and remembered during November. Jesus Christ conquered death through his own suffering and death on a cross and by his resurrection. In Him is the source of our hope and light whatever darkness we might currently face. His love for us and those that we love is endless.”
Father of mercies and God of all consolation, N. is gone now from this earthly dwelling and has left us behind mourning his/her absence. Let us find in your Son, Jesus, comfort in our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong Through Christ our Lord.” CBCEW - https://www.cbcew.org.uk/message-of-hope-for-those-who-are-grieving-the-loss-of-a-loved-one/

REFLECTION ON THE HOLY LAND

Remembering all the events of the last few weeks, we would like to share this prayer. This prayer was prayed by the Bishops of the Holy Land Co-ordination at their annual meeting held in the region in 2017. https://www.cbcew.org.uk/prayer-and-fasting-for-peace-in-the-holy-land/

O God of our ancestors, you gave us the earth to make our home so that all peoples may live  together in harmony. We have allowed our sad divisions to grow, causing discord and fear of one another. We have scarred the land through our pride. May we learn from the past and remember all those who have suffered, all those who have lost their lives. O God of today and every day,  you walk alongside us in our daily lives. We seek a place to make our home, where we can live in peace and fulfilment, and our families grow in love and prosperity. May we raise up new foundations, reach out to our neighbours and welcome the stranger in our midst. O God, guide our steps to a future beyond our hopes. Solutions cannot just be drawn like lines on paper but through the changing of hearts and minds. Open our eyes to see that while we suffer, we may also inflict suffering on others; that in trying to protect ourselves we may be leaving less space for trust. God of mercy and compassion we place in your hands this land and all its people guide and support all those who seek to establish that justice which alone ensures true and lasting peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

MEDITATION

 Fr Tim shared this meditation with the First Holy Communicants and their families. He would like everyone in the parish to have the opportunity to watch it, if they so wish.

DIVINE RENOVATION

Clothed in power took place on the 21st and 22nd March, and was anopportunity for parishes to explore the topic of the Holy Spirit as the driving force behind mission, evangelisation, and parish renewal.

A video of the event is available below for anyone who is interested.

BROTHER JAMES  - PSALM OF CREATION

Brother James who joined Fr Tim in many of  the Lockdown Masses and who is now based in France was asked by Patrick Richard to create an English language adaptation of Patrick's popular modern French hymn "Psaume de la Création".  He has published his version on YouTube see the video below.