Due to Pope Francis’ Funeral in Rome on Sat 26 Apr at 9am (our time) our Mass at St. Catherine’s will be brought forward to 8am.

Also, the 9.30am Adoration and Confessions are cancelled today.

This is to enable people to watch the live broadcast of the funeral at home.

A special word of welcome to visitors joining us for Easter. In the Parish, our thanks to all who made possible the Holy Week and Easter Liturgies.

Many congratulationsto Adrian and James who received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. We pray for them and for others in our parish who may be thinking about being Baptised or being Received into Full Communion with the Catholic Church in the future.

Talk by Lorna and Michael Mullett, Two Priests of St Catherine’s. Tickets available on the door on the day.

special collection after all Masses on 27th April: The people of South Sudan are among the poorest in the world- the SVP has people on the ground in the country and the money raised will go directly towards projects ranging from education to health care.

raised £422.38 for the Aid to the Church in Need Nigeria Lenten appeal. Nigeria is considered one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a Christian.

to be used on Maundy Thursday

Please don’t forget to renew, even better set up a standing order so you never have to remember again!

Contact your MP asking him or her to vote against such a disastrous change to the law and to encourage fellow MPs to do the same.

Family Fast Day donations amounted to £1416.60 for the whole parish. Many thanks!

Jessie has sent some lovely photos of the schools supported.