The Holy See Press Office announced plans for the beatification of Pope John Paul I, who was born as Albino Luciani in the northern Italian town of Forno di Canale (now Canale d’Agordo) on 17 October 1912. Pope Francis will preside over the beatification Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, 4 September 2022.
What practical steps can we take and what sort of conversations can we have which can help anchor our grandchildren’s faith? Four online sessions starting Wednesday 3rd August running from 7:30 to 9pm will give you the answer. For more details lease contact Lisette at [email protected].
It is meant to convey the Church’s nearness to, and care for, the elderly. As the Church gears up to celebrate the 2nd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on 24 July, Pope Francis is calling on Catholics to pray throughout the month for the elderly.
“Let us remember,” he said, “grandparents and the elderly are the bread that nourishes our lives; they are the hidden wisdom of a people.” Pope Francis On Saturday 9th July, Archbishop John Wilson celebrated a Mass for married couples at St George’s Cathedral. A few of our parishioners were lucky enough to attend, Elizabeth & Rommel Coutinho and James & Primrose Gunaratnam who had the privileged of taking part in the offertory. We wish them, and all married couples, every blessing in their lives together. Dates: 7th to 14th September 2022. Accommodation - Single £280 sharing £185 (includes transfers from airports). Own flight must be booked EZY6567 to Dubrovnik and return to Gatwick EZY6560. Please register interest or for further information please contact Mary Carroll on 07854 539691.
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