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,...
On the morning of Saturday 13th December 2025 a group of our younger children (up to 8 years) enjoyed a brilliant Christmas party in the church hall. They were very excited to be visited by one of Father Christmas’s elves, Tinsel, who led lots of fun games and dancing. There...
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,...
A joyful, moving and uplifting atmosphere was experienced in our packed church on Sunday evening, 14th December 2025, when we held our first ever ‘International Carol Concert.’ It was a magnificent celebration of the rich cultural tapestry that makes our parish so vibrant and unique. Concert organisers Loretta De Silva...
Our annual carol concert was held last Sunday afternoon, 15th December 2024. The OLSD choir was joined by visiting choir, Vocal Point, for a selection of sacred and secular Christmas music and readings. We were delighted to sing for an enthusiastic audience of parishioners, friends and family who joined in...
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Our lovely church was filled with wonderful Christmas music during our Carol Concert on Sunday 17 December. An enthusiastic audience of parishioners and friends enjoyed performances of carols and festive songs by local 16-voice choir, Vocal Point, and joined in with some favourite carols too. Our church choir was in...
There are many occasions in the New Testament when Jesus enjoyed a meal with a variety of people. I am sure he would have enjoyed this one. Dinner for the elderly was held on Sunday 17th December 2023 in the Church Hall About 60 of us assembled in the hall...
Lots of enjoyment was had on Saturday 16th December by a large number of parish children. Sharon Boylett and Angela Norman organised a party full of games, dancing, singing, joke-telling and delicious food. There was a special visit from Father Christmas, who was kind enough to stop for photos and...
Today we celebrated the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with a beautiful morning Mass followed by Adoration. What a great way to start the first Friday in Advent! After Mass, preparations for Christmas took on a more practical form as a group of enthusiastic parishioners set about making the church...
