Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all of our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions. Also, when seafarers and fishers arrive in a port, they are strangers in a foreign land. They do not know the locals and often don’t know who to turn to
Another gorgeous sunny afternoon greeted 45 of our happy Mamma Margherita Fellowship members on Thursday 3rd July as we gathered at “The Abbey” to be greeted by Dom Cuthbert Brogan to enjoy a tour of the Chapel and Crypt. It was a perfect afternoon and Dom Cuthbert is a
The 28/ 29 Celsius heat of Thursday 19th June saw 46 members of our Senior Fellowship and two guests embark on our first summer outing. We gathered at OLSD for our (deluxe) coach journey to Runnymede Boat House to board our boat for a leisurely cruise towards Windsor. Unfortunately, the
On Saturday 14th June, a day filled with reverence and joy, 30 children from our parish received their First Holy Communion in the beautiful setting of Farnborough Hill Chapel. This special celebration marked an unforgettable moment in the spiritual lives of our young communicants and their families. Father Anthony celebrated Mass
Sunday 8th June marked 50 days since Easter and the wonderful celebration of Pentecost when we celebrate the birthday of the Church. But this is no ordinary birthday. It’s not marked by cake or candles, but by wind and fire, tongues and transformation, unity and mission. Fr Anthony explained in
Thursday 12th June we had our monthly Mamma Margherita meeting. We meet in the hall at 2pm. Once subs had been paid, and greetings made, I opened the meeting with the sad news that Hazel Giles died suddenly a few days after our May meeting. Hazel was a regular at our
