The magic of Christmas is a powerful magic indeed. It can reunite scattered families, cause strangers to greet one another. It is a magic that can cause boys and girls to dream impossible dreams and even sensible adults are caught up in the spirit of “w... read more
Sincere Thanks To each individual parishioner of St Patrick’s as we stand in union with Our Lord, especially on Christmas Day. We say, “THANK YOU AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS.” Special thanks goes to our Choir and Musicians, The Altar Society, Acolytes, Serv... read more
Monday: Vigil of Christmas Tuesday: The Nativity of the Lord Wednesday: St Stephen (35AD – Patron of Stonemasons) Thursday: St John (Apostle 60AD – Patron of Publishing) Friday: The Holy Innocents (1AD) Saturday: St Thomas Becket (1170)
In the ancient Jewish Book of Micah there is a significant prediction. The prophet Micah in chapter five of his book said that someone would come from Bethlehem to “shepherd his flock by the strength of the Lord” (Micah 5:4). Over many centuries the J... read more
Thanks to our liturgy and music ministry for organising the wonderful evening of Carols last Friday evening. Special thanks are due to Mike & Helena Bailey, the Kent family, Lauraine Muir, the Celtic Women’s Choir, Bob Mayor, Anita Smith Marie Picc... read more
The members of the Pastoral Care Ministry wish all a happy and holy Christmas. We look forward to offering support to those in need during 2019.
Next Saturday is the feast of St Thomas Becket. He had been made the Chancellor in England, appointed by King Henry II. He was a priest and the second most powerful person in England. Although an extravagant and wealthy cleric he was required to abandon h... read more
The St Vincent de Paul Society would like to sincerely thank the parishioners and School community of St Patrick’s for the wonderful Christmas fare and gifts you kindly donated. A special thanks to Kirsty Lucas and the St Patrick’s School Mothers who ... read more
