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Welcome everyone to OLSG parish. Please keep up to date with the events in our Parish through our newsletters.
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Words from Canon Niall  ~ for the Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time                     
We should never lose sight of what Jesus said: that we should love others as we do ourselves. Many of us do not love ourselves, choosing self-deprecation over self-glory. Indeed, many of us have a warped and unhealthy understanding of self-love. The right kind of self-love is not being selfish, but honouring the temple that houses God. So, whilst we are asked to remain humble and obedient, there is absolutely nothing wrong with looking after ourselves, taking care of ourselves, and being gentle on ourselves when times are tough. After all, if we cannot do this, then how are we going to learn to bestow love upon others?
Have a blessed week.
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We welcome Fr Shinto Varghese to the presbytery. Fr Shinto will take pastoral care of the Syro-Malabar community.
November is the month of the Holy Souls.  Holy Souls envelopes and lists are available in the church porch.
The next marriage preparation course will be held 18th and 19th of November 7:30p.m. to 9.30pm in the parish hall.
Application forms for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and Holy Communion are available from the Repository in the church porch. Please fill in the form and return to the Repository.
On Wednesday 15th of October 2025 Bishop Alan will come for a pastoral visitation and at the evening Mass administer the Sacrament of Confirmation. A preparation programme will be available in advance of the celebration. Details will be available in the parish newsletter. All candidates must attend Mass every Sunday.
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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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