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Dear friends,
This Sunday is the 17th in Ordinary Time. In the Gospel reading Jesus speaks in parables about searching and finding and he likens the Kingdom of God to a pearl of great value. In many ways this is a wake-up call not to take our life of faith for granted but instead to nurture the gift of faith that assures us that we are all beloved children of God. Click here for the Scripture Readings.
Ghana Appeal 2023
We are aiming to support the building of teachers’ accommodation in rural Ghana.The Diocese of Mampong Ashanti has recently built a new school in the village of Didaso but teachers will have to sleep outside on the school porches. Two-bedroom houses will cost £3,000 each to build and we would like to sponsor the building of one house. Please give generously! To donate, please speak to Fr. James or follow this link.
Works in Church
The repairs to the cracks and restoration of the interior of the church is progressing well but the church is now full of scaffolding. Mass on Sundays will be outside on the courtyard just as we were during Covid. Please come and fill the air with singing in a powerful witness to our faith. The works are due to finish by the end of August.
Please give regularly!
Giving regularly supports our ministry and keeps the doors open everyday of the year for all. It is particularly important at the moment when the church is closed and our visitor donations have vanished. 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....
Our Lady of Copacabana
On Saturday 5th August at 1.30pm our Bolivian friends will be celebrating their annual festival with mass followed by a procession Our Lady around the churchyard with Bolivian music and dancing. All welcome!
Silent Prayer Group will meet again at S. Paul’s Camden Square on Thursdays at 1pm. The next meetings are on the 17th August and the 21st September. These short sessions of contemplative prayer are led by Judy Powell who is a Licensed Lay Minister and an experienced spiritual director. All welcome.
Parish film A really beautiful 7mins film has been made about the S.Paul's Woodland Garden Project. Please click here to watch.
See you on Sunday!
Fr James
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