Reflection
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me bring love.
Where there is offence, let me bring pardon.
Where there is discord, let me bring union.
Where there is error, let me bring truth.
Where there is doubt, let me bring faith.
Where there is despair, let me bring hope.
Where there is darkness, let me bring your light.
Where there is sadness, let me bring joy.
O Lord, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love,
for it is in giving that one receives,
it is in self-forgetting that one finds,
it is in forgiving that one is forgiven,
it is in dying that one awakens to eternal life.
(St Francis of Assisi)
Congratulations
Congratulations Father Brian on your Ruby Jubilee!
Thank you for your 40 years of dedicated service to the Church and community, from all St James’ parishioners.
Lectio for young adults
Every Friday at 6pm at St Vincent de Paul's Church, L1 5JN, there is a "lectio" prayer group for young adults. There will be a Mass at 6pm, followed by a short time of sharing the Sunday readings at 6.30pm. It's a friendly group and sometimes they also organise trips and retreats. Follow this link below to join the WhatsApp community. If you want more information please contact James: djmoroney@cantab.net or 07394 503 911
Funeral
The Funeral service for Jane Lunt will take place here in St James’ on Wednesday 9th July at 11.45am.
Please pray for the repose of Jane’s soul and the comfort of her family.