Monthly Archives: June 2009

Well done to Saint Barnabas’ School!

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Administrator

Something magical has been happening at S. Barnabas school over the last few years. Under the outstanding leadership of Teresa Anderson, our Head, it has transformed itself from being an unhappy, conflict ridden school under special measures to becoming a … Continue reading →

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Hockley: the photographs!

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Administrator

Pictured above is Fr. Jeffrey standing before the High Altar in his beautiful church. I must say I was really very impressed with all that has been done to re-order the church at Hockley. Before it was nigh on impossible … Continue reading →

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A busy feast of Ss. Peter & Paul!

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Administrator

Today is the glorious feast of Ss. Peter and Paul, the two great apostles of God through whom Christ founded his Church on earth. We shall honour them both this morning at Solemn Mass, so let us hope it is … Continue reading →

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Saint Cyril of Alexandria

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Administrator

During our 9am Mass, which was in Latin this being the fourth Saturday of the month, we celebrated the life of S. Cyril of Alexandria whose feast day falls this day. S. Cyril was a great defender of the faith … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Wacko-Jacko

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Administrator

I am struggling to cope with the adoration which Michael Jackson is getting simply because he has died. Is it not rather sad that our society idolises fame and fortune to such an extent that it is willing to overlook … Continue reading →

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Did Mary Whitehouse have a point?

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Administrator

As a child the figure of Mary Whitehouse intrigued and impressed me. Though too young to comprehend the points she was making, I nevertheless admired the manner in which this ‘oh-so-normal lady’ had found a voice in the public sphere. … Continue reading →

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Supporting the Bishop of Fulham

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Administrator

Yesterday I travelled to London for a meeting of the +Fulham’s Council. As ever the Bishop was generous in his hospitality, warm in his welcome and insightful in his guidance. It is a great honour to assist him in his … Continue reading →

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Dib, dib, dib!

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Administrator

For the last two weeks a scout troop from S. Augustine’s have been working hard in our sacristary garden, doing their bit for the community and helping improve the locality. Apparently they are digging in the hope of unearthing a … Continue reading →

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Fatherhood

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Administrator

The secular world, driven by commercial desire no doubt, has proclaimed this day ‘Father’s Day’ and dedicated it to fathers everywhere. I suggest this is one secular day which the Church should not hesitate to gatecrash, grabbing the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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The beauty of creation?

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Administrator

Today I offer pictures of the vicarage garden, taken this morning as I mowed the lawn. I am not, in all honesty, motivated to do this in praise of God for the beauty of creation. Nor simply to rejoice in … Continue reading →

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