In the gospel of this week end, Jesus had promised the Samaritan woman at the well that He will give her the Living water. That when she drinks of this water she will never be thirsty again. This passage goes beyond physical water, it brings the message of the satisfaction we will have in Jesus, when we are thirsty of peace, joy, comfort, mercy and charity. In this Lenten season we are called to go to Jesus who will quench our thirst of all our spiritual and physical needs. May the Lord Jesus, through his presence and grace, quench the thirst of us all. Amen RECENTLY DECEASED
Please remember in your prayers all our beloved departed, especially Mrs Gladys Uche who died recently and all those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
We continue to remember in our prayers all those who are sick and those who care for them. Your prayers are especially requested for: David Smith BAPTISM COURSE The second part of the course will be held on Thursday 16th, for those wishing to have children baptised in the coming months. To register, please contact janeyclegg1@gmail.com LENTEN REFLECTIONS This coming week, Sr Avril's reflections will take place after Mass on Monday 13th March. STATIONS OF THE CROSS These take place every weekday at 6 pm. It would be good to try to attend once a week, if that is possible for you.. SUNDAY EVENING PRAYER DURING LENT The time given last week for Evening Prayer and Exposition with the Daughters of Charity was incorrect; it is at 4pm each Sunday of Lent until Palm Sunday. The prayer will be followed by tea. SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION AND COMMUNION Those who still wish to join Confirmation and Communion/Reconciliation should contact the parish office as soon as possible. AFTERNOON TEA AND BINGO The next Tea and Bingo is on Monday, 20th March, beginning at 2 pm. ST PATRICK'S PARTY There are no more tickets available for the St Patrick's Party. CARDINAL'S LENTEN APPEALA reminder of the Cardinal's annual Lenten Collection, which supports the charities and outreach of the diocese. Envelopes are available in the Narthex. SECOND COLLECTIONThis week, parishioner Nneka Onwuachu will speak about the London Marathon she will be running in aid of the BayTree Centre. Next weekend , Clare Shah our Music Director will be given a talk at all masses on our parish choirs. AND FINALLY...During this Lenten Season may the Lord grant us more grace, peace and hope. Rev Eugene Curran CM