Cricket report – St Peter’s CofE church v OLSD – played at Frimley Lodge Park Thurs 11 July 2024 at 6,00pm   Coming into our fourth match of the season we had won one, lost one and our home match against St Peter’s was cancelled owing to rain.   We...

Over the past two weekends we have celebrated the First Holy Communion of 46 of our young parishioners.  Sunday 9th June, 12 noon – first group Sunday 16th June, 12 noon – second group This is a profound moment in the spiritual journey of our children as they receive the...

On Saturday, the 18 May was the 11th confirmation session for this year’s candidates and was also their second day retreat as a group.   This theme of the retreat was ‘Forgiveness’ and more importantly the forgiveness and grace that Christ gives us in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.   The sessions...

On Friday 17 May 2024 we welcomed Tom Taylor, a Paramedic Practitioner from Salus Medical Services, who delivered a Basic Life Support Course to a group of parishioners. The course provided instruction on what to do for a person who loses consciousness as a result of a heart attack, choking...

A new handrail has been fitted in the middle of the steps outside the Church entrance.  This has been installed on the recommendation of Maurice McSharry our Health and Safety Officer (pictured above) who was concerned that the existing wide steps were a safety hazard. Thanks go to Maurice for liaising...

Praying for Vocations Jesus said “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd is one who lays down his life for his sheep.”  John: 10:11-12 In 1964, Pope Paul VI, launched Vocations Sunday, which we celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Easter, also called ‘Good Shepherd Sunday’ (21 April 2024)....

On Tuesday 23 April 2024 we held our fourth meeting for our First Holy Communion children’s parents.  The theme of the meeting was Eucharist.  Fr Anthony opened the meeting by talking about the “real presence.”  The understanding that the children are actually receiving Jesus’ body and blood in the Eucharist....

The Interim Pastoral Pastoral Council held its first full working meeting on Thursday 18 April 2024.  We start with prayer, and the meeting directly follows Adoration to help us be guided by the Lord.   Here are some highlights: A small subgroup has been set up to draw up a parish...

Oasis Breakfast was a lovely ladies’ gathering last Saturday, April 6th. It took place in the hall of Our Lady of Lourdes & Saint Dominic Parish, and other local parishes’ ladies joined. We listened to music, asked for our prayer intentions, and enjoyed a delicious breakfast prepared by the Oasis...

It was lovely to welcome Fr Gerry who was celebrant at our 10.30am Mass this Sunday. Fr Gerry Briody SDB is the Provincial for the Salesian order in Great Britain. After Mass Fr Gerry met with many parishioners and also had an informal meeting with members of the newly formed...