Fr Rory Writes:

With the new year well on its way; we are very aware of our members of what I call the “A Team”, or “Ace Team”, which I inherited, that we have lost through bereavement. We were blessed by them, and eternal rest and reward grant unto them, O’Lord.

Thanks be to God, we are finding new people to help. The Parish Finance Committee had its first meeting, and it was a great help to me. Please God, there is light at the end of the tunnel, with the hope that my driving license will return and this will be a great help also. It will take some more time, so I remain very grateful for all the offers of transport.

Of great importance are our Children’s Liturgies and I am very grateful to those who give their time and effort. The Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Group at St Wilfrid’s has got off to a very good start. There is a large group this year; and with the lead that we have received by St George’s with their many different activities through the year, hopefully developing a stronger sense of community.

All ready attention has to be given to the great seasons of Lent, Easter and Pentecost, particularly to have music in place for these events. We have had a request here at St Wilfrid’s to host the special ecumenical service which is a very important new initiative. Recently ecumenical events had declined, which is a pity. Also, this coming Friday we have our Special Devotions Mass and Healing Service at St George’s Church.