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By Fr TOM McHUGH
If there is one word that we should never tire of repeating, it is this: dialogue. We are called to promote a culture of dialogue by every possible means and thus to rebuild the fabric of society.
As we approach Peace Sunday (20 January), with its theme of “good politics serves peace”, we remember the Message of the Holy Father Francis, written ahead of the celebration of the 52nd World Day of Peace.
The latest meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council discussed the church development, Eucharistic Congress and this year’s International One Parish Mass, among other topics.
SS Joseph & Swithun parish is taking up Pope Francis’s call in Laudato Si’ to better protect the world by focusing our attention on living sustainably with creation and in solidarity with people in poverty – working towards official recognition for the community.
The Christ the King Youth Day, attended by the majority of the current crop of Confirmation candidates.
Two Advent sessions within our Parish will prepare us to be in tune with the world away from the commercial rush of Christmas.
By MARY CROSBY and DEACON GARRY
What was the The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and Congress like? This is the question that we, the delegates, have been asked since our return from Liverpool. It is not easy to distil three days of intense experience into a few words. And like any profound experience the effects begin to emerge gradually.
By Fr TOM McHUGH
The long hot summer is giving way to the beautiful glow of Autumn sunshine. Our children return happily to school.
Five SS Joseph & Swithun Parish delegates will be attending the forthcoming National Eucharistic Congress.