Thanks to a very kind and generous parishioner, we now have brand new copies of the Laudate hymn book at St Joseph and the English Martyrs Church. Many of you kindly contributed financially to the old books in memory of someone special to you and we placed a label in “their” hymn book. We are
Holy Week is upon us soon. No other week in the history of mankind is more significant. The dramatic events of that week led to the birth of Christianity and our salvation. But how much do you know about what happened during the Holy Week? Most of us are familiar with the events of Palm
Churches Together in Bishop’s Stortford are working with the charity Herts Welcomes Refugees (HWR) to set up a network of Hospitality Support Groups across the town. All people of goodwill, with kind and generous hearts, are invited to join. You do not need to have a religious faith, or belong to a church, mosque or
The full schedule for Holy Week and Easter (10-17 April) has been released. This year, we do not have any Covid restrictions to worry about and so we are happy to be able to offer the solemn liturgies and services that we had before the pandemic. These include opportunities for confessions, Stations of the Cross,
Fr Antonio PinedaAssistant Parish PriestI n this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus said to the woman: “Go away and do not sin any more” (John 8:11). Jesus’ words sounded like instructions, orders or even a warning. Some may say they were words of advice. But in truth, Jesus was speaking healing and empowering words. He was giving
One of the things the Church requires of us is to “make our Easter Duties” in these weeks of Lent and Eastertide. This includes celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation: that is, going to confession. If you have not been for a while, why not turn over a new leaf and make this year 2022 special?
Lent is moving on! Next Sunday, 3 April, is the Fifth Sunday of Lent, when the Church enters the period of Late Lent or Passiontide. These last weeks of Lent are when we focus on the events of Christ’s suffering, passion and death for us and for our salvation. It is the Fifth Sunday of
Fr Antonio PinedaAssistant Parish PriestT his Sunday, we have what is undoubtedly one of the best known stories from the Bible, one that even non-Christians would often cite: the story of The Prodigal Son. The Catechism of the Catholic Church has a commentary on this popular parable which tells of the fascination and pitfalls of
Pope Francis invites bishops, priests, religious and faithful to assemble in their churches and places of prayer on 25 March 2022 to consecrate Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. At this dark hour, the Church is urgently called to intercede before the Prince of Peace and to demonstrate her closeness to those
Our parishioners have responded generously to the needs of refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine by providing goods and financial donations. Now we turn our minds to hosting Ukrainian refugees who come to the UK. Here, we address key points, what is needed and how best to respond. Prayer Is Essential The prayer below is
