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Mamma Margherita Fellowship
Yvette MacLeod
Trip to St Michael’s Abbey

Another gorgeous sunny afternoon greeted 45 of our happy Mamma Margherita Fellowship members on Thursday 3rd July as we gathered at “The Abbey” to be greeted by Dom Cuthbert Brogan to enjoy a tour of the Chapel and Crypt.    It was a perfect afternoon and Dom Cuthbert is a

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Mamma Margherita Fellowship
Yvette MacLeod
Summer Outing on the River Thames

The 28/ 29 Celsius heat of Thursday 19th June saw 46 members of our Senior Fellowship and two guests embark on our first summer outing. We gathered at OLSD for our (deluxe) coach journey to Runnymede Boat House to board our boat for a leisurely cruise towards Windsor.  Unfortunately, the

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First Holy Communion
Ann Paton
A Joyful Celebration at Farnborough Hill Chapel

On Saturday 14th June, a day filled with reverence and joy, 30 children from our parish received their First Holy Communion in the beautiful setting of Farnborough Hill Chapel. This special celebration marked an unforgettable moment in the spiritual lives of our young communicants and their families. Father Anthony celebrated Mass

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Parish
Jo Wood
Pentecost

Sunday 8th June marked 50 days since Easter and the wonderful celebration of Pentecost when we celebrate the birthday of the Church.  But this is no ordinary birthday. It’s not marked by cake or candles, but by wind and fire, tongues and transformation, unity and mission. Fr Anthony explained in

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Mamma Margherita Fellowship
Valerie Cooper
Farnborough Abbey – Then & Now

Thursday 12th June we had  our monthly Mamma Margherita meeting. We meet in the hall at 2pm.  Once subs had been paid, and greetings made, I opened the meeting with the sad news that Hazel Giles died suddenly a few days after our May meeting.  Hazel was a regular at our

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Youth
Fr Anthony Clifford Lobo SDB
Guitars Gifted for Parish Youth Ministry

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

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