28/01/2021

Dear Parishioners, 

Yesterday evening, Monday 25th, the core team for the Parish Pastoral Council met to reflect on the recent life of the Parish and plan for the forthcoming season of Lent. Despite the lockdown and the obvious need for maintaining Covid-19 regulations St Margaret’s has continued to offer Mass and provide in some small way for the spiritual needs of the neighbourhood. This has been possible through the kind assistance of our weekly stewards on Sunday and a dedicated group of volunteers working in the background. The online provision of Mass and courses has improved over time and will inevitably become a stable part of every Parish’s offering. As regards the immediate future lockdown has been presumed to last till Easter. If matters change for the better, the Parish can adapt!  

Lenten Alms Project: There is still time to make an application should you to present a potential charity. Forms are available by emailing the Parish Office. 

Childrens’ Liturgy: The fortnightly sessions are proving very popular and the new packs for the second half of the spring term are available from the Parish Office.  

Ash Wednesday: 17th February: Mass at 10:00am and 6:30pm. Please note this year a small amount of ash will be sprinkled on the head and your forehead will not be marked. This is to comply with regulations sent out by the Bishops’ Conference. 

This Lent Stations of the Cross will be offered on zoom, along with a Lent Course from Ascension Press, half hour weekly sessions to keep us focused for the season. There will be Stations of the Cross for children too. Nearer Easter, some of our musicians will lead a Lenten Meditation evening. Details forthcoming. A full timetable will be announced next week. 

On a lighter note a number of social events have been planned 

New Parishioners Party; Tuesday February 9th, at 8:00pm. This will be an opportunity to meet with Fr Peter and other recently arrived parishioners. Click here to join.

Parish Pub Quiz:: the second of the new series will take place on Friday 12th February at 8:30pm. Click here to join. 

Shrove Tuesday: 16th February. This year the Parish will host a zoom Mardi Gras with folk music at 8:00pm. (please bring your own pancakes and drinks!). Click here to join.

With good wishes 
Fr Peter