Memorial Sunday Mass

Our annual Memorial Sunday Mass willtake place on Sunday 26th November at St. Joseph's at 3.00pm. All families of deceased parishioners who have been bereaved during the year 1st November 2022 – 31st October 2023 have received a personal invitation from Fr. Colm to come along and light a candle in remembrance of their loved ones. Fr. Colm will light three larger candles (one for St. Joseph’s, one for St. Godric’s, and one for St. Bede’s Chapel) which represent the deceased members of the wider parish and our families and friends. These will be lit at every Mass until Christmas. Please come along to the Mass and join us for seasonal refreshments in the Jubilee Room afterwards.Everyone welcome.

Journey in Faith

The Journey in Faith Parish Programme begins on 30th November and runs until Easter next year. It is held on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm in the Jubilee Room at St. Joseph’s.

The Programme of talks are given by invited speakers from the parish and surrounding area. A copy of the programme will be placed in both churches and on the website.

Each session involves a presentation and some informal group discussion and concludes by 9 pm with tea and coffee.

The programme generally attracts three categories of people:

• Those who are curious and want to know more about Catholicism and might want to become more committed.

• Those who are already firmly resolved to become Catholics.

• Parishioners who come to refresh their own understanding of what our faith teaches, and also, very importantly, to support enquirers and welcome them into our community.

Discussion is always enriched through the attendance of parishioners so do come along and support this. For further information speak Marjorie in the parish office, 07483 369 561- or Erica Smith, Peter Thompson or Joanna Pallister.

Can YOU help during Lumiere?

Lumière this year is from Thursday, November 16th until Sunday, November 19th.We are hoping to open St. Godric’s for three evenings, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6.00 - 8.00 pm for light refreshments and to encourage our visitors to enjoy a time of quiet reflection in our beautiful church. If you can offer any help in any capacity, welcoming, serving in our café, baking for the event, being a friendly face please contact Kathleen on 07759130837.