Monthly Archives: November 2008

One of ‘those’ days…

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Administrator

Yesterday was one of those days. In fact it is one of those weeks. I refer to the occasions known to every priest when everything is suddenly FULL ON. You rush around from one thing to the next, with barely … Continue reading →

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More on Confession…

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Administrator

As we gear up for the expectant, joyful time of spiritual preparation, which we call Adven, it is worth mentioning confession again. But first note this wonderful detail from a painting of the Prodigal Son. The hands of the Father … Continue reading →

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Musicians and the Faith…

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Administrator

This Sunday our Director of Music, Hilary Davan Whetton, stands down due to his many commitments on the national and international stage. We are extremely grateful for all he has done at S. Barnabas’ and are delighted that he will … Continue reading →

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The last Green Sunday this year…

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Administrator

A wonderful weekend with over 100 at Mass. It seems incredible but this was the last ‘green Sunday’ of Ordinary Time- where has it gone!? Time certainly waits for no-one, but as we look back we can be so very … Continue reading →

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Byzantine Exhibition at Royal Academy

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Administrator

Anyone even vaguely interested in sacred art ought to head to the Byzantine Exhibition at the Royal Academy, Picaddily, which ends on March 22nd. It promises to be a veritable treat to those of a traditional disposition especially and I … Continue reading →

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Trip to the ‘Big Smoke’

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Administrator

After helping set up the hall for ‘Barna-babies’ and saying the morning office, I set off for London on the 9.36. The journey was not quite smooth as I headed for +John’s house to attend his Council meeting- only to … Continue reading →

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The Secret Squirrel Club

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Administrator

The SSC is a Catholic society within the Church of England, lovingly referred to in moments of jest as the ‘Catholic Mafia’!! SSC does not stand for the ‘Secret Squirrel Club’ as I love to inform the gullible- rather it … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Part 2:

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Administrator

I thought we had left Remembrance Day behind but then two things happened. Firstly I was sent some fantastic pictures (I place one at each end of this article) taken at the Mass of Requiem held on Sunday- thank you … Continue reading →

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Start preparing for your preparations!

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Administrator

Easter was so early this year that I thought ‘Ordinary Time’ would drag on for ages….yet amazingly we have but one ‘Green Sunday’ left. Yes Advent is very nearly here- that glorious season of joyful expectation, when the Church of … Continue reading →

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we can do MORE than just remember….

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Administrator

Today we do not just remember, but pray for, souls who died on the battlefield. Those brave men and women who were torn from homes and churches into darkness and despair. They had not the luxury of an ornate altar … Continue reading →

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