Friday 28 July 2023

We're praying for our Confirmation candidates on their way to August 23

Hello from Father Michael, Deacon Vince, Sister Kathleen, Danielle and the Parish Office!


Congratulations to Deacon Vince!

31 July marks the 14th anniversary of Deacon Vince's ordination to the Diaconate. Please remember him in your prayers, as well as Caroline and his family who have been such an important support for his ministry.


Catechesis with the Neocatechumenal Way starts on Monday, 31 July

The Neocatechumenal Way invites you to join an eight-week course of religious instruction and formation. The catechesis sessions start at 7.30pm at the St John Vianney Church meeting room. 

Further information is available in the church foyers. Transport and babysitting can be arranged if needed. 


The Feast Day of St John Vianney is Friday, 4 August

Mass will be held in the school hall at 12.15pm. This is always a special day in the school's life, but even more this year because its new mural will be blessed. 


The Parish's Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults starts on Tuesday, 8 August

Sessions will be held on Tuesdays at the St John Vianney Church meeting room, starting at 7pm.

RCIA is a journey to deepen knowledge of the Catholic faith. To register, please email the Parish Office or use the registration sheet in either church foyer.


The Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven is Tuesday, 15 August

This is a Holy Day of Obligation and a day of joyful celebration. Masses will be at:

7am at St John Vianney Church

9.30am at St John Vianney Church

12.15pm at St Jude Church


We are starting a new Parish Fundraising Committee!

Our parishioners Sheila McDowall and Alicia Brown are looking to put together a group to propose and develop ideas for fundraising and bringing the Parish community together. 

They're looking for brainstormers, business minds, planners and other contributors to help to rebuild the Parish's financial stability and fellowship after the last few difficult years.

Sheila would love to hear from you on 

     sheila.s.mcdowall@gmail.com

and Alicia would love to hear from you on

     alicia.hannah.booth@gmail.com