It’s time to Connect! Here’s our weekly bulletin. It’s packed with events, celebrations and opportunities across the churches of our Ministry Area! From coffee mornings and lunches to devotions and worship! All are welcome, so why not take a look at what’s happening over the next few weeks and get involved!
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A glimpse beyond
The angels give us a glimpse beyond our present reality to assure us that there is indeed a divine realm which sits alongside us, where God has already won the victory over evil. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels, can be foundContinue reading “A glimpse beyond”
Top of the league?
Life can sometimes feel like taking part in a league competition, where we are expected to climb to the top of the table. Today’s readings given us a different perspective, as Fr Richard reflects here. Readings for Monday of week 26 of ordinary time can be found here. The time was when every football fanContinue reading “Top of the league?”
What really matters
We only have one shot at life, so it’s important to use the time we have been given wisely, to fulfil the calling God has given us. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Saturday of week 25 of ordinary time can be found here. In 1990 the late Barbara Bush, thenContinue reading “What really matters”
A time for everything
The seasons of the year can be compared to our whole life: we experience times of growth and times of struggle, yet God lifts our eyes towards eternity. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Friday of week 25 of ordinary time can be found here. Do you have a favourite seasonContinue reading “A time for everything”
Step off the escalator
Life can sometimes feel like continually going up and down an escalator. Jesus invites us to step off and encounter him. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Thursday of week 25 of ordinary time can be found here. Imagine someone who has never seen an escalator before. They walk into aContinue reading “Step off the escalator”
Jesus’ family
What does it mean to be considered part of Jesus’ family? Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Tuesday of week 25 of ordinary time can be found here. Family history research has become increasingly popular in recent years as a result of the TV programme Who Do You Think You Are?, andContinue reading “Jesus’ family”
Jesus’ guest list
Why did Jesus call Matthew, the hated tax collector to follow him, and why did he have dinner with outcasts and sinners? Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for the Feast of St Matthew the Apostle can be found here. Next month King Charles will receive the Sultan of Oman on aContinue reading “Jesus’ guest list”
Connect | 30 September 2026
It’s time to Connect! Here’s our weekly bulletin. It’s packed with events, celebrations and opportunities across the churches of our Ministry Area! From coffee mornings and lunches to devotions and worship! All are welcome, so why not take a look at what’s happening over the next few weeks and get involved!
Strong foundations
Many aspects of our faith cannot be seen – our union with Christ, the working of the Holy Spirit, an abundance of grace. Yet the results of these things – the solid foundations of faith – can be seen in our lives and the lives of others. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass.Continue reading “Strong foundations”
