Father John writes:

Since I came here over six years ago, I have been impressed by the number of parishioners who come to weekday Masses. It reflects your true devotion to the Eucharist. And I find it encouraging that there is a core of people at the heart of the parish who make it a priority to join us in prayer, especially when they stay on for the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Every Wednesday and Friday we have Adoration for an hour after Mass. Some people are not confident that they could pray for that length of time, which is very natural, but there is always a supply of booklets put out at the rear of the Church to help you focus when your mind begins to wander. Others use readings from their Bible to find food for prayer. When people have retired from their job, they usually seek things to occupy themselves so that they busy their minds – others look forward to the luxury of having time to pray, and to just open their hearts and minds to the God of infinite Love.

I am away in Ireland from Monday for two weeks and all being well, I will be back on Friday 5^th July. Deacon Jolyon will ‘field’ any issues that arise.