Father Behr writes:

Dear Parishioners,

Do you remember your first Holy Communion? Many people have fond memories of that special day when we first received Our Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.  On Sunday children from our parish will make their first Holy Communion. I am grateful to Pat Sargent who has been preparing the children and now their special day has arrived. The front pews at the 10am Mass have been reserved for the children and their families.

Next Sunday we have a May procession in honour of Our Lady. At the beginning of Mass we will process around the church singing a hymn to Our Blessed Mother and then crown our statue of the Virgin Mary.

“Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, has been elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. He has taken the papal name of Pope Leo XIV. He is the first pope from the United States.” To read more of this article visit https://thecatholicherald.com/pope-leo-xiv-first-pontiff-from-united-states/ Let us be united in prayer for our Holy Father Pope Leo.

Safeguarding Sunday 2025. Sunday 18 May is Safeguarding Sunday and Archbishop John has issued a pastoral letter. In his letter, Archbishop John said “Safeguarding is not the work of a few; it is a shared responsibility. Each of us — clergy, volunteers, parents, parishioners — is called to remain vigilant, informed, and committed to the well-being of every member of our community”. You can find out more about Safeguarding Sunday, including accessing the full pastoral letter, at rcaos.org.uk/safeguardingsunday25.