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Liturgy
Fr Anthony Clifford Lobo SDB
New Lectionary

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

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Fabric
Dominic Smye-Rumsby
A New Era for Our Church Hall

We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of a comprehensive audio-visual system upgrade at OLSD’s Church Hall. This ambitious project, which commenced in October 2023, marks a significant enhancement in the functionality, usability, and connectivity of our cherished community space. The project was completed on 6 December 2024. Project

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Advent
Jo Wood
House Groups – First Meetings

“For where two or three meet in My name, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:20 Have you ever wondered how Elizabeth felt about being at first childless and then miraculously expecting a baby late in life?  What did she think when her baby leapt in her womb when Mary

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First Holy Communion
Elizabeth Rose
Session 3: Reflection

On Wednesday 20th November 2024 we had our third session of the ‘Heart Speaks to Heart’ programme, preparing our children for their first Reconciliation. The theme was “Reflection”. As with each session we started in a large circle, centred around a focal point. This session’s focal points were a picture of

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Advent
Martin Wood
Choir Collaboration

We were delighted to welcome a group of singers and Nicholas Young from Cove CofE  Parish (Christ Church and St John’s) for a joint choir practice on Friday 15 November 2024.  Nicholas Young is Director of the St John’s Choir and was the inspiration behind and conductor of ‘Come to

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Parish
Fr Anthony Clifford Lobo SDB
Remembering our Deceased Family & Friends

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

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