Dear Parishioners, As we approach the solemnity of Christmas in this Jubilee Year of our parish, our hearts are lifted in gratitude and wonder. Guided by our Jubilee theme of Angels, we are reminded that God never stops reaching out to His people. Through His messengers—heaven touching earth—hope is proclaimed,...
In this Jubilee Year of our parish, the Angel theme has been gently woven through our Christmas decorations, reminding us that heaven walks close to earth and that God’s messengers still proclaim hope, peace, joy, and above all, love. This Christmas season, our parish has truly come alive with beauty,...
Former OLSD parish priest, Fr David Quarmby, died on 26th October 2025. Reverend David James Quarmby was born at St Leonard’s on Sea, Sussex on 8th August 1935. He had a brother who died several years ago. He has a nephew, John Quarmby. He studied at St Edmund’s, Ware and...
The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) is conducting a thematic inspection on survivor engagement and support across Religious Life Groups and Dioceses. The purpose of the public survey is to invite survivors to contribute their experiences of contact with a Religious Life Group or Diocese following abuse. The experiences may...
Dear Parishioners, As we wrap up the 2024–2025 pastoral year and step into a new one, I want to say a heartfelt thank you to each of you. Your active presence, participation, prayerful spirit, hard work, union with me as your Priest and steadfast commitment have been instrumental in enriching...
Fr Pat Sherlock has a nephew, Martin, who is a gifted poet, songwriter and guitarist. In his younger days, Martin collected a number of electric and acoustic guitars for himself and his friends to play. Unfortunately, a long-term health issue means that he can no longer use these instruments, and they have...
From noon on 4th April to noon on 5th April 2025, our parish opened its doors for 24 hours, offering opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration, confession, and personal prayer. It was a beautiful way to deepen one’s spiritual journey during Lent and a wonderful opportunity for our parish community to come...
On the weekend of the first Sunday of Advent (1st December 2024) the Catholic Church introduced a new edition of the Lectionary, and we started using it for our Masses at OLSD. This significant update marks the culmination of years of meticulous work to enhance the liturgical experience for the...
On Friday, 8th November at the ‘Service of Light’, Holy Eucharist, we remembered the deceased members of 96 families in the Parish and called upon the names of 700 angels of light. During this time, we can offer prayers for their eternal rest, a mass offering and comfort for those...
Dear Parishioners As we conclude the pastoral year 2023-2024, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. Your prayerful spirit, active participation, hard work, and unwavering commitment have been instrumental in enriching our parish community and to be truly a house of God. It has helped me...
