A few words from Fr. Joe

by Sue Martin | May 13, 2021 | News

The lifting of the restrictions on intercounty travel was very uplifting for all those who live locally and have family and friends in other parts of the country. We have all been living for many months in our local area, rarely putting fuel in the car, as so many...

The Spirit of truth will lead you to the complete truth

by Sue Martin | May 6, 2021 | News, Uncategorised

Today we celebrate the great day of Pentecost, when Christ filled the Church with the power of his Spirit and sent his followers out into the world to bring his peace, joy and mercy to all. The First Reading tells the story of what happened on the first Pentecost....

My soul, give thanks to the Lord!’

by Sue Martin | May 6, 2021 | News

The readings for this final Sunday of Eastertide remind us again of all the graces we have received through Jesus’s death and resurrection, and the joy which comes from knowing just how much we are loved by God. In the First Reading, we hear of the election of...

A few words from Fr. Joe ….

by Sue Martin | May 6, 2021 | News

To those of you who are able and willing to attend Mass in person from Monday, welcome back. To those still remaining apart for the moment thank you for your perseverance and strength. To everyone else let’s rejoice that the Covid 19 virus is steadily being made less...

A few words from Fr Joe………………

by Sue Martin | Apr 29, 2021 | News

All across the country this weekend people are dreaming, making plans, thinking about what they can do, when they can travel and visit family and friends, at the heart of this dream is our desire to be with those we love. More than anything we are social beings and...

‘ I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me, with me in him, bears fruit in plenty.’

by Sue Martin | Apr 28, 2021 | News

Today’s readings remind us that when, like St Paul, ‘we believe in the name of Jesus Christ’, we accept the intimate relationship to which God invites us. We become branches of the true vine, Jesus Christ. The Gospel shows the amazing intimacy that Jesus offers...