Fr Tony writes.....

I want to mention two or three things briefly this weekend.
You may remember that I invited suggestions for topics that might be discussed in an open forum in the New Year. I had several replies, and I hope to be able to arrange the first of a series of such meetings fairly soon. I am delaying a bit however, because it would be better to start when the weather has improved. Among topics suggested were historical questions about the history and beliefs of the Eastern Orthodox Churches, about the relations between Catholics and Jews, and about the new provision being made for Anglicans who wish to enter the Catholic Church as a group holding on to some aspects of their Anglican tradition. If you would like to raise any other topics, please let me know.

There is still time, if you wish to join one of the Lent ecumenical groups. There is a list in the porch where you can sign on.

Next weekend there will be leaflets available which have been prepared by our Liturgy Committee to help parents to help young children to share in the Mass and to begin to understand what is going on, and to be part of it. The Parish needs to cherish these young children and support their parents in their demanding vocation.