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Divine Mercy, Sunday 28th April

Divine Mercy, Sunday 28th April:  Let us accept God’s invitation to celebrate and practise mercy: One way the Church celebrates God’s mercy throughout the year is through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Finding time for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is another good way to receive and give thanks for Divine Mercy. It is mainly through our own works of mercy as we go about our daily lives that we practise mercy and are so able to receive God’s merciful judgment. St. Teresa of Kolkata (Mother Teresa) put it like this: “If we pray, we will believe; if we believe, we will love; if we love, we will serve. Only then we put our love of God into action.”  Please note that there will be a recitation of the Chaplet, veneration of the image, with a homily and music, at 3pm at Our Lady of  Ransom.   Please pray for God’s Mercy upon our country on this day.

Easter Message

Here is an idea for someone in your family. Give them an empty egg shell and tell them it is the best Easter present ever. When they open the egg, explain that it is empty, just as Jesus’ grave was empty. Jesus is alive! When the women went to the grave on Easter morning they were afraid. The grave was empty – their friend was gone. But the angel said, “do not be afraid. Jesus is alive!” The women were so happy that they ran to tell their friends the good news that Jesus was alive again. Easter is a day to be happy and say thank you to God. Look at Easter cards at home and the flowers here in the Church. Celebrate the good news that Jesus is alive.  You will live with him for ever!   Alleluia!

Prayer: Jesus I am so glad you are alive. Help me to always remember the true meaning of Easter. 

Important Notice for parishioners using St George’s Hall

Important notice for parishioners using St George’s Hall – There have been several instances in the last few weeks of the hall doors being left unlocked, lights not switched off, the cooker switch left on and the heating being left on for 24 hours. If your group uses the hall, the leader, or leader on that day is held   responsible for ensuring the hall is left clean, floor swept for the next user, lights and heating switched off, windows shut and doors locked. It is important that the hall is used by parish groups, but with this comes a huge responsibility for its care.