Our parishioners have responded generously to the needs of refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine by providing goods and financial donations. Now we turn our minds to hosting Ukrainian refugees who come to the UK. Here, we addresses key points, what is needed and how best to respond. Prayer Is Essential The prayer below is from…
Ukraine is facing a new threat of invasion from Russia. Seven years of war have already left Ukraine with 14,000 dead soldiers and civilians, with an additional 1.4 million forced to flee their homes. A further Russian invasion will be catastrophic for the civilian population. The elderly, vulnerable, children and families are at risk of…
Meeting in London, today, 4 March 2022, the Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of England and Wales, Ireland, and Scotland said: In the face of the shocking loss of life, bloodshed, displacement of people and destruction of property in Ukraine, we make these heartfelt appeals. We ask our Catholic communities to sustain…
The Ash Wednesday Mass with the imposition of ashes will be at 10:00 am, (with sacred Heart School’s KS2 pupils). Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting (one full meal) and day of abstinence (no meat). Pope Francis has asked for Ash Wednesday to be a particular day of prayer for the people of Ukraine:…
