Alpha begins on SATURDAY 28th JANUARY at 11.45am in Holy Cross VicarageAlpha is a place where great friendships are formed in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. It is a place where you are welcome and we look forward to meeting you and journeying with you. Why not invite others along with you?Each session runs every Saturday morning at 11.45am11.45am - Meet, chat & welcome12.00noon - Food is served12.30pm - Alpha Video1.00pm - Informal chatThis is a FREE EVENT! For further information, please contact Fr Richard. (07867 494688 or fr.richard.brown@gmail.com)
Dear friends,I was rushed to hospital by ambulance on Monday 30th May after suffering a mini-stroke (TIA). I am pleased to report that I am now home and resting. The consultant has advised that I now need complete rest to recover from my TIA. I have been signed off for one month and will then begin a gradual return to duties from Monday 4th July. I do really need the time and the space to recover well. I ask that during this time, you keep me in your prayers. If you need any support during my time off, please contact the churchwardens:Valerie Rice 07946 175105Mike Kelly 07798 538568Please do continue to support the Sunday and Wednesday Masses whilst I recover. There will be some changes to the time of Mass (particularly on Sunday) and I am extremely grateful to colleagues who have offered their support. Should you need a priest in an emergency, please contact:Father Yenda Smejkal 01582 583076Father Diego Galanzino 07984 944597I very much look forward to seeing you upon my return to duties and would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your kind messages and prayers.With love, prayers & best wishes,Fr Richard.
Thursday 19th May at Holy CrossSolemn Mass 10.00amThursday 19th May at All Saints, Margaret StreetSolemn High Mass 6.15pm & Procession of the Blessed Sacrament along Oxford StreetPreacher: The Reverend Max Bayliss (Chaplain of Queens' College, Cambridge)Saturday 21st May at All Saints, Houghton RegisSolemn Mass & Procession 2.00pmCelebrant: Fr Diego Galanzino | Preacher: Fr Richard Brown
