Congratulations Mgr. Philip and Welcome to Southwark!
On Tuesday 21st February 2023 Mgr. Philip Moger was ordained as an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Southwark. A priest of the Diocese of Leeds for 40 years, Bishop Elect Moger has, until now, been the Rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham in Norfolk.
Congratulations Mgr. Philip and Welcome to Southwark! God of goodness and mercy, Hear my prayer as I begin this Lenten journey with you. Let me be honest with myself as I look into my heart and soul, noticing the times I turn away from you. Guide me as I humbly seek to repent and return to your love. May humility guide my efforts to be reconciled with you and live forever in your abundant grace. Transform me this Lent, heavenly Father. Give me the strength to commit myself to grow closer to you each day. Amen Saint John Henry Newman,
"God knows me and calls me by my name.… God has created me to do Him some definite service; He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another." Our Sisters and Brothers at the Archdiocese of Southwark led by our Archbishop John Wilson continue to encourage us through these words. Three Parish leads have been commissioned by Cn. Michael to assist the Diocese in this calling to do our Lord some definite service they are Marion Akuamoah, Godfred Frimpong and Stuart Thomas who gave a short update at all Masses last weekend to encourage you to support, help and participate. They will share with our Deanery and Diocese colleagues all the wonderful things this parish does on Catechesis, Evangelisation and Formation, and then learn from other parishes about the excellent work they do, to create an ongoing plan for our joint Communion, Participation and Mission. Many of the parish leads in the Deanery will attend a short course, called Discovery, which is promoted by the Diocese. St.Teresa’s will run this course during Lent on Fridays over six weeks starting 24th Feb. Anyone who is involved in catechesis, and who is interested in attending this course should let the Parish Office know (quickly as it is only one week away and numbers are strictly limited). Please continue to watch this space for further steps towards Some Definite Service. If you would like to join the pilgrimage to Medjugorje, please contact Mary Carroll or Deacon Con for further information. The Pilgrimage dates are Tuesday 9th - Tuesday 16th May. Flight details are as follows: EasyJet EZY8597 08:25 Gatwick to Split and return EasyJet EZY8598 12:30 Split to Gatwick. Please remember in your prayers those who have died recently, Deacon Fred Carter RIP, whose funeral is to be held on Wednesday 8th February at St John Fisher and Sylvester Forya, the father of Frida a member of our parish family. Remember also, those in our parish family who are in care homes, sick or housebound, especially all those on our Parish Sick List.
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