Reflection
The good Samaritan was someone who cared. Blessed are those who care, they will let people know they are loved. Blessed are those who are gentle, they will help people to grow as the sun helps the buds to unfold. Blessed are those who listen, they will lighten many a burden. Blessed are those who know how to let go, they will have the joy of seeing people find themselves. Blessed are those who, when nothing can be done or said, do not walk away but remain to provide a comforting and supportive presence. They will help the sufferer to bear the unbearable. Blessed are those who recognise their own need to receive, they will be able to give all the better. And blessed are those who give without the hope of return, they will give people an experience of God.
Good luck and God bless
We say farewell to our Deacon Augustine this Sunday.
He is going back to Nigeria to prepare for his Ordination to the priesthood on 19th July.
I would like to thank him for all the work he has done in the Parish in the last year. He has been a great asset and always willing to help and get involved.
We ask God to bless him in a special way as he becomes a Salesian priest.
Message from Fr Brian
I wanted to express my thanks and appreciation for the contribution you all made to the celebration of my Jubilee. It was a wonderful occasion and my family were thrilled at how “at home” they felt among you! Thank you to all of you for your generosity: I was speechless when I got the large cheque. And thank you to all of you who gave me cards, again full of generous gifts. I want to say a special thanks to all those who worked so hard to organise everything and to get the buffet ready in the Hall: John, Sue, Vicky, Harry, Marie, Micky, Ann, Anne, Patsy, Kitty, Rita, and probably others I’m not aware of. Thank you all. Thanks to Kitty for a beautiful cake, and thanks to all the musicians, readers and servers. I will never forget your kindness to me.