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28 July 2011

Journey for Hope

Our parishioners, the Garratt family, set off on their 'Journey for Hope' this weekend. You can read more and support the fund-raising part of  there journey here, and keep in touch through their Facebook page here. They are hoping to update the Facebook page whenever they are able to find internet access during their journey.
Please keep them and the intentions of their Journey for Hope in your prayers.

Newsletter for 30/31 July - Sunday 18(A)

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21 July 2011

Newsletter for 23/24 July - Sunday 17(A)

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18 July 2011

With respect and affection

As we have celebrated the Golden Jubilee of our Church one name has cropped up many times. We have repeatedly thought of the faithfulness and hard work of Father (later Canon) Patrick Balfe, who was the driving force behind the building of St Wilfrid's. Some of our parishioners thought it would be appropriate to put flowers on his grave at St Winefride's, Shepshed at this special time.
May this faithful servant of the Lord rest in peace. Amen.

05 July 2011

New translation of the Missal - resources

Click here for a useful series of leaflets which can be downloaded. They give a lot of insight into the reasons for the changes in the new translation which will be used in a Church near you from September!

If you would like to compare the people's parts of the present translation with the new one in detail click here.

If you are a classical scholar and would like to check both against the Latin original, click here!

Newsletter for 9/10 & 15/16 July - Sundays 15 & 16

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01 July 2011

Newsletter for 2/3 July - Sunday 14(A)

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New Auxiliary Bishop for Westminster.

The Holy Father has appointed Father John Sherrington, at present parish priest of Good Shepherd Parish, Arnold, in our own diocese as an Auxiliary Bishop in the Archdiocese of Westminster, to work alongside Archbishop Vincent Nichols.
Father John said this as his appointment was announced:
“I hope that I can help people to know more deeply that they are loved by God, who calls them in their hearts to serve others. I would like to communicate the hope of the gospel to those in distress and need.”
What a lovely thought for today's Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus!

Please pray for Bishop-elect John as he prepares to take up his new duties in September.