Reflection
The most important thing about each of us is our capacity for goodness. We can be a source of light. We have hands that care, eyes that can see, ears that can hear, tongues that can speak, feet that can walk, and above all hearts that can love. Unfortunately, through laziness, selfishness and cowardice, our light can be dimmed, so that we can become shadows of the people we could be. Lord, help us to believe in our own goodness, and let the light of that goodness shine. On seeing this light others may find their way and you will be glorified.
Father Michael de Felice
The funeral arrangements are as follows:
Vigil Mass: Thursday 12th February at 6:30pm at St Monica’s church, Fernhill Rd. Celebrant Archbishop Malcolm McMahon. Canons of the Cathedral chapter will lead a celebration of Evening Prayer for the dead at 6pm
Requiem Mass: Friday 13th February at 11:00am at St Monica’s church, Fernhill Road followed by burial at Ford Cemetery.
Deanery Women’s group
Our next meeting will be on Thursday 26th February at 7pm, again at St Helen's parish.
The Irenaeus Centre: Pilgrimage Through Lent
The Irenaeus Centre would like to invite you to a series of Lenten Evenings held on Tuesdays at 7pm on the following dates: 24 February and 3, 10, 17, 24 March.
For more information and Zoom links please contact: centreirenaeus@gmail.com
Funeral
The funeral service for Colin Porter will take place here in St James’ on Thursday 12th February at 12.30pm. Please pray for the repose of Colin’s soul and the comfort of his family.