This Sunday is the 2nd in Ordinary Time. In the gospel reading we hear Jesus call Simon to be Peter the rock on which the church is built. Next week on the 18th January we begin the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity when we prayer more fervently for the church to be one as Jesus prayed for it to be, and also for the whole church to be reunited in communion with the See of Peter in Rome. Click here for the scripture readings. 

Corsican Sunday
On Sunday 11th February, our Corsican friends will be joining us for their annual celebration of Filippo Antonio Pasquale de’ Paoli (1725-1807), the Corsican leader who was buried in our churchyard. After Mass there will traditional Corsican refreshments.

Ash Wednesday
Lent begins on the 14th February. There will a Choral Mass with Imposition of Ashes at 6.30pm. Please had in your palm crosses to Jonathan who will burn them to make the ash.

Leaving the parish
Most of you will know by now that I have been appointed the next Vicar of All Hallows Gospel Oak which means the time has come for me to leave this parish. It is a time of mixed feelings. I am looking forward to a new chapter in my priestly ministry but I will also be sad to leave a place and people I love, my last Sunday will be the 10th March.
The Bishop will Institute me as Vicar of All Hallows at mass on the evening of the 8th April and I hope many of you will come to support me. Please pray for me as I will continue to pray for you,
 

Please give regularly!
Giving regularly supports our ministry and keeps the doors open everyday of the year for all. I If you are a UK taxpayer then we can also claim gift aid and increase your donation. If you feel that our church life feeds your faith then please support us Click here to sign up. Every little helps....

See you on Sunday

Fr James