Kevin Hale

3 January 2026

Second Sunday after the Nativity

Kevin Hale

3 January 2026

Dear friends in Christ

On this Second Sunday of Christmas, as at the Mass of Christmas Day itself, we listen to the Prologue of Saint John’s Gospel.

Kevin Hale

27 December 2025

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Kevin Hale

27 December 2025

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Dear friends in Christ

As we continue the celebration of Christmas throughout this week, our minds turn towards the family life of Jesus, Mary and Jospeh; we celebrate their feast this weekend.

Kevin Hale

24 December 2025

Christmas Message

Kevin Hale

24 December 2025

The Priests of the Parish join in wishing you every grace, peace and blessing this Christmastide.

Kevin Hale

24 December 2025

Christmas Message

Kevin Hale

24 December 2025

The Priests of the Parish join in wishing you every grace, peace and blessing this Christmastide.

Kevin Hale

20 December 2025

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Kevin Hale

20 December 2025

Dear friends in Christ

As we enter the final days of Advent, our thoughts inevitably turn towards the events which led to the birth of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Kevin Hale

13 December 2025

Third Sunday of Advent—Gaudete

Kevin Hale

13 December 2025

Dear friends in Christ

Joy and hope are the characteristics of the Advent season, and this is expressed in the opening words of the Mass from the Introit: Gaudete—Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say, rejoice…the Lord is at hand!

Kevin Hale

6 December 2025

Second Sunday of Advent

Kevin Hale

6 December 2025

Dear friends in Christ

The figure of Saint John the Baptist permeates Advent like a water mark.

Kevin Hale

29 November 2025

First Sunday of Advent

Kevin Hale

29 November 2025

Dear friends in Christ

We now begin a new year in the life of the Church.

Kevin Hale

22 November 2025

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Youth Sunday)

Kevin Hale

22 November 2025

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Youth Sunday)

Dear friends in Christ

The feast of Christ the King this weekend, brings the liturgical year to a close.

Sheila West

15 November 2025

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sheila West

15 November 2025

Dear friends in Christ

In the early Church there were some Christians who thought that the Second Coming of Christ was so imminent that they stopped bothering about everyday life.

Kevin Hale

8 November 2025

The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

Kevin Hale

8 November 2025

This weekend, in a rare departure from the usual Sundays of Ordinary Time, we celebrate the feast of the Dedication of the Pope’s Cathedral in Rome: The Basilica of Saint John Lateran.

Kevin Hale

1 November 2025

ALL SAINTS

Kevin Hale

1 November 2025

Dear friends in Christ

Let us all rejoice in the Lord, as we celebrate the feast day in honour of all the Saints, at whose festival the angels rejoice and praise the Son of God.

Kevin Hale

25 October 2025

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Kevin Hale

25 October 2025

Dear friends in Christ

Once again this Sunday The Lord reminds us of the importance of sincere and constant prayer and also the difference between true and false piety.

Kevin Hale

18 October 2025

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Kevin Hale

18 October 2025

Dear friends in Christ

The texts of the Mass this weekend remind us of the power of trusting and persevering prayer.

Kevin Hale

11 October 2025

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Kevin Hale

11 October 2025

The terrible disease of leprosy is presented in the First Reading and Gospel of the Mass this Sunday, but as means to a greater good.

Kevin Hale

4 October 2025

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Kevin Hale

4 October 2025

Dear friends in Christ

The liturgy of this Sunday speak to us of the virtue of Faith. Jesus assures us that if our faith was only the size of a mustard seed, it will nevertheless grow into something deep and sustaining.

Kevin Hale

27 September 2025

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Kevin Hale

27 September 2025

Dear friends in Christ

Once again this week we hear from the Prophet Amos after his return from the desert of Samaria. he finds the leaders of the chosen people wholly given over to the pleasures of the world, which he describes in details before telling them their destiny: exile!

Kevin Hale

20 September 2025

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Kevin Hale

20 September 2025

Dear friends in Christ

The Prophet Amos in the first reading of the Mass this weekend, thunders against the exploitation of the poor by ruthless profiteers; as also in the Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the unjust steward who is forced to give an account to his master.

Kevin Hale

13 September 2025

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Kevin Hale

13 September 2025

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Dear friends in Christ

This weekend we have a break in the liturgy from the Sundays in Ordinary Time to celebrate the Triumph of the Cross, which is celebrated each year on 14th September and which replaces the normal Sunday liturgy.

Kevin Hale

6 September 2025

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Kevin Hale

6 September 2025

Dear friends in Christ

The Gospel of Mass this Sunday speaks of the requirements Jesus makes for following Him.