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29th January, 4th Sunday of the Year

Dear Parishioners & Visitors                   Today we hear (and read) that “Jesus went into the synagogue on the Sabbath and began to teach. And his teaching made a deep impression on them because unlike the scribes, he taught them with auth...

22nd January. 3rd Sunday of the Year

Dear Parishioners & Visitors   In Today’s Gospel, according to Mark, Jesus is walking along by the Sea of Galilee and he sees Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net in the lake – for they were fisherman.  And Jesus said to them, Follow me ...

25th December, Christmas Day

Dear Parishioners & Visitors   Welcome to all of you. Many a house will have additional residents this time of year, family and friends. It’s the opposite of what Joseph and Mary experienced in Bethlehem. However they were strangers to the doo...

18th December, 4th Sunday of Advent

Dear Parishioners & Visitors   On the doorsteps of Christmas we hope there will be surprises for all of us – pleasant ones. In today’s gospel, the Angel Gabriel addresses Mary who was engaged to Joseph, “Rejoice, so highly favoured! The Lord i...

11th December, 3rd Sunday of Advent

Dear Parishioners & Visitors   The essential message of the Gospel this weekend is John the Baptist declaring that he is not the Messiah. Jesus would be asked later who he was. But saying who you are not is not the same as saying who you are. ...

5th December, 2nd Sunday of Advent

Dear Parishioners & Visitors   Today’s Gospel begins with Mark immediately introducing us to a prophecy from Isaiah who lived in the 8th Century BC. He presents John the Baptist as the one who fulfils the words: “I am going to send my messenge...

27th November, First Sunday of Advent

  Dear Parishioners and Visitors, Happy New Year as this is the first day of the Church’s calendar year. Advent come from the Latin, Advenio, to come to, (the coming of Christ). At different periods in the history of the church, emphasis was place...

20th November, Christ the King

Dear Parishioners & Visitors, We are this week – end celebrating the last week of the church year.  This is now known as the Solemnity of Christ the King.  St Mattew has as his main theme for the gospel he presents, the kingdom of God.  In tod...

6th November, 32nd Sunday of the Year

Dear Parishioners & Visitors,   The motto for the Guides and Scouts could come straight from today’s Gospel, “be prepared”. There are many strands of thought that run through the parable of the bridegroom who is expected soon, as told to the a...

9th October, 28th Sunday of the Year

Dear Parishioners & Visitors, It is good to see you all again. I am very disposed after a super holiday with the family and visitors, so I feel sorry for the chap without the proper wedding garment in today’s Gospel. Many had refused the invit...
RBL CORPS OF DRUMS – RECRUITING NOW The Royal British Legion is forming a Corps of Drums which is a military style Marching Band. They are looking for male and female recruits aged 14 yrs and above. No musical knowledge is necessary as everything will be taught. Instruments and uniforms will be provided. First practise session is Sunday 15 January 2012 at 1000-1200 hours in the RBL Farnborough, 51 Cambridge Road East, Farnborough, GU16 7RF. Why not join us? Call Major Kevin Tompkins on 07876688977 or just turn up on 15 January.