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Still struggling to choose an appropriate Lenten resolution - or is the original one proving to be a flop? Make the change and check out Fr Mike's engaging and lively podcast on his YOUTUBE Channel HERE. You won't regret it. "I have enjoyed it so much I have started to listen to the Bible once again," says one of our own parishioners!

Loving God, We pray for the people of Ukraine, for all those suffering or afraid, that you will be close to them and protect them. We pray for world leaders, for compassion, strength and wisdom to guide their choices. We pray for the world that in this moment of crisis, we may reach out in solidarity to our brothers and sisters in need. May we walk in your ways so that peace and justice become a reality for the people of Ukraine and for all the world. Amen. (This prayer comes from CAFOD)

On Thursday (at 7:30PM) we have our third and final discussion on the theme of the Church's mission. If you haven't joined yet, you are most welcome to do so. Email the web editor, John Lodge, and he will ensure you are included. Email: johnlodge47@gmail.com

Pope Francis provides advice to us parishioners about how we ought to engage with the Synod preparations. He suggests letting the Holy Spirit guide us in our local discussions, as we reflect on where we are as a Church and where we would love to be. Worth a watch! Watch the video HERE.

We shall shortly be starting Synod preparation discussions in the parish. And everyone is invited to take part, either in face-to-face or online sessions. Details will be announced shortly. If you're still not clear about the nature and purpose of the Synod, here's a well-produced little video that will get you up to speed. Watch it HERE.

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Parishes in our deanery won't be holding a service of reconciliation before Christmas this year. However, should you want to, you could attend services at other churches within driving range. John Farrell has kindly undertaken some research into this and I reproduce his findings below. With a rapidly changing pandemic situation, the arrangements below could well be subject to change. So - if you plan to attend - it would be sensible to check before you leave home. Merton Deanery (AD Southwark) Sacred Heart Wimbledon service 8pm Friday 17 Dec St John Fisher Merton service 4pm Sunday 19 Dec Kingston Deanery (AD Southwark) St Joseph New Malden service 7pm Tuesday 21 Dec Epsom and Redhill Deanery (A&B Diocese) St John the Evangelist Tadworth 10am-12pm Saturday 18 Dec Family Crib visits and Advent Reconciliation Effingham(Our Lady of Sorrows) and Fetcham(Holy Spirit) Confessions after every Sunday Mass in Advent

Times of Masses over the Christmas weekend have now been posted up on the parish website. Also posted up is a page about the Great O antiphons. Set to ancient Gregorian music these provide an inspirational and deeply spiritual lead up to Christmas Day. The text of each antiphon is provided, as well as accompanying music (from a range of choirs).

The Hook Lecture 2021 delivered by Dr Carmody Grey, Assistant Professor at Durham University and introduced by the Rt Rev Bishop Paul Slater, Bishop of Kirkstall. The Hook Lecture is produced by Leeds Church Institute in partnership with Leeds Minster and The University of Leeds School of Philosophy, Religion and the History of Science. An interesting and thought provoking seminar given the recent Cop26

CAFOD convened an online conversation recently with Christopher Lamb, Rome Correspondent for The Tablet, to hear about why it is critical for all of us to participate in the synodal process in our parishes later this year: watch it here. It’s worth a watch if you want to learn about the Synod before conversations in our parishes commence. Please do feel free to share with your parish.

Thomas O'Loughlin (born 1958, Dublin) is Professor of Historical Theology at the University of Nottingham. He earned a BA, MPhil, PhD (NUI), STB (Maynooth) and DD hon.c (Bangor). Tom studied for his BA in Philosophy and Medieval History in UCD, before going to Maynooth College for his BD(STB), before moving on to do a M.Phi in UCD. He holds a Diploma in Theology from Mater Dei in Dublin, and Diploma in Pastoral Theology from All Hallows College, Dublin. This fascinating talk provides a historical context to why the church developed a top down rather that ground up model. He explains where the term ordination comes from and provides as new model . He explained that people are asking how we will get people back to Mass - when the real question is how can we gather people together and help them be eucharistic.

Damian Stayne speaking at New Dawn Conference, Walsingham challenges us to look at what God is doing and what we as Christians are called to be and do in our faith life in this new dispensation with a church of humility, unity and faith for miracles"