Fr Rory Writes:

Please God, Bishop Richard’s visit will have been a successful event for all of us; deepening our awareness of his pastoral plan for our Diocese. A big thank you to those who helped with the preparation, and especially to those who have done all the hard work in providing a wonderful fayre that was so enjoyed by all. A grateful thanks also to the music, the sacristans and readers for all their work.

Preparations of our children for Reconciliation and 1st Holy Communion are underway and are off to a very good start. We have a considerable number of children at St Wilfrid’s, so please sincerely pray for them. A big thank you for those who are our catechists, as they are truly a God sent blessing to our parish. We will try to support them in every way we can.

We have a number of adult enquiries, and as this is the time of enquiry, please be at ease to ask questions and to give it proper attention. For all of us the life of faith is God’s great gift. If we receive an urge or just feel prompted to get to know more, then now is the time. The life of faith takes place when we as a community regularly gather to listen to God’s word, and share in the eucharistic meal. Formal instruction will begin in Advent and continue on until Lent, Holy Week, Easter and until Pentecost. Again, grateful thanks to those who are prepared to help.