Dear friends in Christ

A happy and blessed Easter to all of our Parish family!

Having reached the end of our Lenten Pilgrimage, I assure you of my prayers which in a special way go to all those who need to hear the message of hope and joy that the Resurrection of Jesus brings. I think in particular of the sick and suffering; those estranged from God and from friends and family; those who have experienced sorrow and grief in recent times. May the light of Christ rising out of the darkness bring hope to all our lives, especially to all those peoples and lands where the peace of Christ is so awaited.

We welcome into the Church this Easter those who are enriched with the grace of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Blessed Eucharist: James Green, Joanne Green, Charlotte Walker, Paul Cox, Angela Lucianna, Diogo de Azevedo, Azaria Nichols. Next Sunday we will welcome Tommy Brunning and Katelyn Gallacher. May these, and all who have found their home in the Church of Jesus Christ, live fully the life of grace that we are all privileged to share.

On behalf of everyone, I thank those who have played their part in making the Lenten season one of opportunity to encounter Jesus. Also, those who have collaborated in the Holy Week ceremonies which have assisted us in reliving once again the saving mysteries of Jesus Christ.

May God bless you and keep you all in His love and protection.

Msgr Kevin Hale