Bishop Richard together with the whole school, staff, pupils and special friends celebrated a beautiful Mass at OLR on 2 July giving thanks and praise to God for the past 50 years and looking forward in hope to the future. We keep praying for the school in this important year.
Author: Jacky
Charity Breakfast – St George’s
Sunday 28th July Charity Breakfast at St George’s – after Mass. Mario and Richard are taking the lead this month and will be cooking up delicious sausage and bacon baps for everyone. We are very lucky to have these two smiling happy chappies with us so make it worth their effort and take time to join, donate for the food and enjoy – bring your friends and family as well. All are welcome. This month we are raising money for Love in a Box. This charity desperately needs as much support as it can get to provide Christmas gifts in boxes to children in Romania, many of whom live in Orphanages. It costs over £3000 per lorry alone to send everything to them. Please give generously. We will not have a charity breakfast in August but normal service will resume in September on Sunday 29th.
Thank you:
Jean and Ernie Wyatt thank both communities at St Wilfrid`s and St George’s for the prayers, cards and good wishes during their recent illness. We are recovering slowly and hope to be back to full health very soon. God bless you all.
Fr Rory’s Golden Jubilee
What a wonderful day it was. First the “Good Lord” sent a beautiful sunny day. Mass at St George’s & St Wilfrid’s was very special and started off this very extraordinary occasion. Celebrations all day in both halls suitably decorated. Fr Rory enjoyed it all on his very happy day. It was so lovely to have his family around him. The banquets of food were overwhelming and the entertainment; Storyteller, Magician, Irish Dancers, Indian Dancers and Great Band where we all let ourselves go! With singing, some dancing and the “conga” , others taping our feet under the table. The atmosphere was electric. A very big thank you to all the committee who organized the event and an extra special thank you to Sandra (amazing party planner) and her family for making the day run so smoothly. We are blessed in both communities with many good helpers and we do appreciate all the work that goes on behind the scenes and on the day itself, without your hard work and time given freely, none of these wonderful celebrations would happen. Well done all of you, Fr Rory himself was so happy and proud of all the work that was done on his behalf.
A Big Thank You to our Fr Rory. You may not be the most practical person! But to us you are a wonderful priest carrying out your duties from the day you were ordained. You have a special gift of making a person feel special and when saying mass the person thinks it is said just for them. Please continue to be you Fr Rory and stay with us for as long as our Bishop will allow. God bless you always.
Fr Rory Writes:
When God’s glory is revealed, our joy will be full.
“Superb” was my immediate response on the day. I was overwhelmed and more conscious as the day was going on, my failure to give sufficient recognition and thanks to those who were contributing to the day. The music was a blast from the past, the Irish dancing from early days and a new contribution from the Indian community.
One name stands out among many, Sandra, but a great big thank you to so many to make it such a great day. Please God, it will provide inspiration for the challenges ahead, and I think a good return to the music; without a colossal amount of work would be nice to see on the horizon.
St George’s Hall
This is a polite reminder that when the hall is in use by a hirer, no access is allowed for any reason. Please respect those who have paid to use our hall and, when in use as a Polling Station, it is illegal to enter unless you are voting. Thank you.
Parish Over 50’s Club
Don’t forget no tea in July, back again Thursday 29th August, 2pm. Theme is French of course “oo la la”. If you would like to join us please see Joan 07873390944.
Love Speaks
Love Speaks (Messages to the Heart)
By Mary Harrington
Love Speaks is a timely book, appearing at a time when all God’s people are asked to embark on a spiritual journey marked by two important elements: listening and sharing. This journey is the synodal path that Pope Francis has proposed for our times so that the Church can listen profoundly to what the Holy Spirit is saying to us. However, an aspect of this listening which can too often be neglected is attentiveness to the inner voice in our own hearts, that still small voice of the Spirit in us. Our author has shared generously the fruits of such attentive listening and by so doing invites us to ponder the words of love that sustains our journey in the spiritual life.
Fr Rory Writes
Grace and Peace
A heart felt thank you for all your care and kindness over the years
Father, Son and Holy Spirit Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
I deeply appreciate all the care and kindness over all the years that I have been here, and these celebrations are the icing on the cake.
Please God, over the years to come, this will provide us with a source of strength and the grace to persevere through the trials of life.
No Cross No Crown, so may we all continue to persevere until we enter Our Fathers house. Our true home kept for us in heaven.
Gift:
I received a very generous M & S gift voucher for my recent birthday, but the donor did not sign it. If anyone can tell me who the donor is, please phone 01323 483504. Many thanks from Margaret (N).