30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Seeking the intercession of our Blessed Mother, we pray the Holy Rosary on every Tuesday after morning Mass. All are warmly invited.

There is no class this Sunday - 25th of October. Our first session will be on Sunday November 1st, immediately after 9.30 Mass. Please register on line or take a form from the back of church.

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November is traditionally dedicated to remembering and praying for our deceased loved ones. Holy Mass will be offered daily throughout the month for all the faithful departed. You are invited to write the names of your deceased loved ones on a list, place it in an envelope, and deposit it in the box provided in front of the altar. Donations are gratefully appreciated and will be sent to Aid to the Church in Need. Prayer for the Faithful Departed Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. May we continue to remember our departed loved ones with love and prayer, entrusting them to God's infinite mercy and everlasting peace.

We are hoping to build a grotto in honour of Our Blessed Mother, the Virgin Mary, in the front garden of our church. This grotto will be a special place of prayer, reflection, and devotion, where parishioners and visitors can come to seek Our Lady's intercession and draw closer to her Son, Jesus Christ. We kindly ask you to keep this intention in your prayers. We are also looking for strong, solid stones that could be used in the construction of the grotto. If you have any suitable stones to donate, we would be very grateful for your support. May Our Blessed Mother guide and bless this initiative, and may this grotto become a beautiful place of peace, hope, and prayer for our parish community. Holy Mother pray for us!

A special Diocesan Mass will be celebrated for families and all those wishing to remember babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, or in infancy. The Mass will take place at 12 noon on Saturday 7 November at Northampton Cathedral.

The global Catholic population increased by 16.69 million to 1.422 billion, representing 17.8 per cent of the world's population. Growth was recorded on every continent. The report highlights the contribution of lay people to the Church's mission. The number of lay missionaries worldwide increased by 18,473 to 463,079, while the number of catechists rose by 22,370 to almost 2.89 million. Thank you, Jesus.

If you would like the confidential prayer group to pray for a special intention, please write your request in the Prayer Intentions Book at the back of the church. The book is regularly checked and your request will be ticked by us when it is on our weekly prayer list. Your intentions are also offered to the Lord during Sunday Mass. Many Thanks.

We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Vera Reddy, who passed away on 19 October. May her soul rest in eternal peace, and may the Lord grant her family comfort and strength during this difficult time. Please keep Vera and her grieving family in your prayers. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

Saturday, 7th November from 10:15am (starting with refreshments) to 4pm in the St Thomas Centre at the Cathedral. All welcome.

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All ladies are warmly invited to join the Lady's Circle, which meets every Tuesday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the meeting room at St Patrick's Church. Our gatherings include prayer, a time of sharing, entertainment, and light refreshments in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you!