Come and join us tomorrow 11 February for our Parish Mass for the Sunday before Lent (Quinquagesima in old money). Our readings focus on the remarkable taking up of Elijah into heaven on a fiery chariot, and the Transfiguration of Our Lord before he turns his face to Jerusalem where, as he has already told his disciples, he will be tried and crucified. As he says many times during his ministry, he comes to fulfil the Law, not to abolish it, and this is made very plain by the fact that he is seen talking with Elijah and Moses, those great prophets. The New Testament reading from Paul's letter to the Corinthians emphasises the glory of God in the face of Christ.

If you are coming in person, don't forget to bring your palm crosses, so that they may be burnt for the ash which will be used on Ash Wednesday to mark the fact that we are dust, and will return to dust. It is also the last chance to sing Alleluia until Easter, so make the most of it!

St Michael's Voyagers will be meeting at 10.30 a.m. in the parish centre for activities, prayers, readings and singing, so do bring your children along to that if you can.