The Parish Core Group met on Tuesday. Leanne Taylor addressed the Baby Bank project, and Gillian McArthur addressed Safeguarding. The amount of time and effort put in by both Leanne and Gillian, has been monumental. Gillian’s task, in particular, is an onerous one, and I’m asking a number of volunteers in both parish churches to assist her at all three parish weekend Masses, especially. Collections and Appeals: I realise you have been subjected to a number of appeals of late. I’m sorry about that, but the reality is that the needs are greater.

Bishop Stephen will be visiting St. Leonard’s next Friday to bless the new building. We are very proud of St. Leonard’s, so our prayers are with staff and pupils at this time. Bro Paul be presenting a film show on Wednesday night at 7.30pm on our responsibility for the environment.

And on Tuesday evening, Prof Stanley Bethapudi who is visiting from India, will give a talk on meditation at 6.30pm. The title of the talk is :

A BREATHING MODEL OF MEDITATION TO VISUALISE THE CHRIST IMAGE: AN  EASTERN PERSPECTIVE.

Both presentations will be in the Jubilee Room.

The Youth Group retreat at Moor House last weekend was a great success. I was fortunate to celebrate an open air Mass on Sunday with the group. Though somewhat chilly, the surroundings were stunning. Our group was very representative of the parish, and schools - very international! Thank you all.