Welcoming Our First Holy Communion Children!
This weekend, our parish family is overjoyed to welcome the children who have recently begun their journey on this year’s First Holy Communion programme. It is a truly special milestone in their young lives and a moment of great joy for our entire church community. Over the coming months, these young people will be preparing their hearts and minds for their special First Holy Communion Mass on 9 May 2027, when they will receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the very first time.
As a parish, we send our warmest blessings and congratulations to every child taking this wonderful step. Throughout your preparation, our heartfelt prayer is that you grow deeply in your faith, discovering God’s infinite goodness, mercy, and grace each day. We pray that you come to know Jesus more closely as your dearest friend, constant guide, and Saviour through His Word, prayer, and the teachings of the Church. Above all, we pray that your hearts are opened to the profound mystery and joy of encountering Jesus truly present in the Holy Eucharist.
The faith of our young people flourishes best when it is surrounded by a loving, encouraging, and prayerful community. We ask every parishioner to keep these children and their families in your daily prayers over the coming months. Parents are the first and best teachers of the faith, so please pray that God grants them wisdom, patience, strength, and joy as they guide their children at home.
We would also like to extend a huge thank you to our dedicated catechists’ team. We are deeply grateful for the time, love, prayer, and commitment you give so generously to nurture these children, share the Gospel with them and guide them closer to Christ.
Thank you, as always, for being such a vibrant, welcoming, and faith-filled parish. May God bless our First Holy Communion children, their families, and our catechists abundantly as we all walk together in faith on this sacred journey toward 9 May 2027!
Caterina Schifano
Focus of the week
Parish 90th Anniversary celebration
Saturday 21 November
The celebration will begin with 5.30pm Vigil Mass.
We will then have a toast in the hall followed by an evening of musical entertainment.
Feel free to drop in anytime or stay for the whole evening.
The small hall will offer a calmer space.
Light refreshments will be available.
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