At Benediction this morning we prayed for Fr Tom from an adapted prayer: “Eternal Spirit, Earth-maker, Pain-bearer, Life-giver, Source of all that is and shall be, Father and Mother of us all, Loving God, in whom is heaven, Enfold Fr Tom with your grace. May his home be a place of your love, Your forgiveness…
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A new comprehensive database has launched to provide a reliable and up-to-date account of SS Joseph & Swithun Parishioners’ contact details.
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.
Five SS Joseph & Swithun Parish delegates will be attending the forthcoming National Eucharistic Congress.