Mass Times
Weekend Masses: Saturday evening at 6:00 pm
and Sunday at 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 12 noon
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Gift aid
If you are a UK taxpayer, you could add 25p to every £1 that you give to this parish at no cost to yourself
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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 ~
Persecution is not a distant reality; millions of Christians today face violence, discrimination, or imprisonment for their faith. Jesus’ warning in the Gospel about betrayal and hatred resonates in regions where believers risk their lives to worship. Yet, He promises wisdom to speak truth under trial. The martyrs and persecuted Christians embody Malachi’s ‘sun of Justice,’ shinning as witnesses to Christ’s love. Their courage challenges us to examine our own faith. Do we stand firm in smaller trials- ridicule, cultural pressures, or moral compromises?
Supporting our persecuted brothers and sisters through prayer, advocacy, and charity strengths the Body of Christ. One way to do this is by supporting the work of papal charity Aid to the Church in Need.
Paul’s call to work diligently reminds us to live our faith actively, even in adversity. As we face an uncertain world, let’s trust God’s promise, drawing strength from the Eucharist to persevere, knowing that our endurance leads to eternal life.
As we honour persecuted Christians, let’s pray for their strength and witness. May we, too, persevere in faith, trusting in God’s justice. Through this Mass, may Christ fortify us to live boldly for him, united with all who suffer for his name.
Have a blessed week.
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November is the month of the Holy Souls. 40 plus Masses will be celebrated for the November Dead Lists. Holy Souls envelopes are available. Please write all your deceased loved one’s names on the list provided (and on the back if you need more space).
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Christmas Season ~
Our parish Carol Service will be on Sunday 21st of December at 5pm in the church.
Masses for Christmas Eve will be at 6pm for the family Mass and 8pm for the other Mass.
Please note that there will be no midnight Mass.
Masses for Christmas Day will be 8:30am, 10am and 12 noon.
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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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