World day of the poor

This Sunday 19th November is the first ‘World Day of the Poor’. Pope Francis has instituted this new day as a way of inviting us to understand that sharing with those living in poverty “enables us to understand the deepest truth of the Gospel”. In his message for the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis asks all of us, whatever our means, to unite in love and in acts of service to one another.  He explains: “It is my wish that … Christian communities will make every effort to create moments of encounter and friendship, solidarity and concrete assistance.”  Please consider how you can create moments of encounter and friendship today.  Please keep all those experiencing poverty in your prayer. Click here to access a prayer written for the day

 Pope Francis has issued a letter which you can read by clicking here

The Pope has asked us to pray together especially the Our Father. CAFOD have produced some prayer resources which you can find by clicking here

Bishops’ message on the Anniversary of the Balfour declaration

Bishops’ statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Abortion Act

Things that happen when you pray the Rosary

Food for thought 

Fr Jim Casey’s ‘BE Alive’ article. By popular demand I have been asked to make this available because it has proved such a help to many of you struggling with health problems and hospitalisation. Copies are available at the back of the church this weekend.

Work in the church: Unfortunately progress has been delayed because some unexpected snags have occurred and we are awaiting professional advice on how best to proceed.

ACN—Rachel Buckley will be at masses on 23/24 September to talk about Aid to the Church in Need, with items to buy at the end of each Mass.

CSSR Around  - Facebook page

A new website www.thedramaofthemass.com has been created by the artistic creator of the 1967 opening celebrations of the Metropolitan Cathedral.

The website includes photos, videos of the events leading up to the opening and the opening itself.