To all our dear Parishioners and friends, thank you for all your support and please do keep up to date with Mass times, reflections and events in our Parish. Our  latest newsletters can be found here  https://www.olsg.co.uk/newsletters/
Pastoral Letter from Bishop Alan for the Solemnity of the Epiphany 2024 can be found here http://www.olsg.co.uk/2016/01/22/stewards-of-the-gospel/pastoral-letter-epiphany-2024/
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LENT 2024Prayer + Fasting +Almsgiving
We need to love the cross, the symbol of God’s forgiving and merciful love: the crucifix- the symbol of the ‘lifted up’ Jesus-holds a central place in our Churches because it is a forceful reminder not only of God’s love and mercy, but also of the price of our salvation. Hence, no Christian home should be without this symbol of God’s love. The crucifix invites us to respond with more than compassion; it inspires us to remove the suffering of other people’s misery. It encourages us not only to feel deep sorrow for another’s suffering, but also to try our best to remove that suffering. Hence, let us love the Cross, wear its image and carry our own daily cross with joy. When we allow the Light of God’s forgiveness to shine in our lives, it brightens up every corner, forgives every sin, restores our relationship with God and renews our lives. Whoever follows Jesus will not walk in darkness.
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Holy Week Ceremonies :
Holy Thursday:
10:00am office of Reading and Morning Prayer 
8:00pm Mass of the Last Supper
 Good Friday: 29th March:
10:00am Office of Reading and Morning prayer
11:00am - Station of the Cross for Children
3:00pm - Solemn Passion of the Lord
6:00pm – Station of the Cross
 Holy Saturday:
10:00am –Office of Reading
Vigil Mass- 8:00pm
Easter Sunday Masses  – 8:30am, 10:00am, 12noon.
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Diocesan pilgrimage to Walsingham Saturday 25th May. More details soon.
There will be no Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from the Monday of Holy Week. Adoration will resume on Monday 23rd April.
Volunteer at the St John Bosco Children’s Camp; from 27th July – 3rd August help give 100 children a holiday. Helpers must be 18+, and the Camp will arrange for a DBS check, and appropriate training. To help at the Bosco Camp is a wonderful experience, and now is the time to apply. Details: www.boscocamp.co.uk

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  • Thresholds of Hope : the Vicariate for Adult Formation - another wonderful tool when proclaiming the good news of God's grace to all. St John Henry Newman believed that the lay faithful were to take a full part in the life of the Church, to be confident in expressing their Catholic Faith and willing to share its beauty with others. Hope you find this resource useful; more here https://thresholdsofhope.co.uk/
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OLSG gallery :- 

OLSG at Christmas

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