Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all of our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions. Also, when seafarers and fishers arrive in a port, they are strangers in a foreign land. They do not know the locals and often don’t know who to turn to...

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...

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...

On Sunday 11th May 2025 we welcomed the Cecilia Singers to OLSD for a wonderful concert.  This is a ladies choir whose members love to perform a varied repertoire of choral music whilst raising money for charity. The choir is named after St Cecilia, patron saint of music and musicians. ...

A very happy conclusion to our Parish Fundraising for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care was the symbolic presentation of a giant cheque just before Easter by the Mamma Margherita core group and Yvette and Sharon, Seniors Ministry Lead and Social Ministry Lead. Once again, a HUGE thank you to all...

After the Good Friday liturgy on Friday 18th April 2025, the church was transformed in preparation for the Easter Masses which begin with the Easter Vigil on Saturday 19th April at 8.00pm.  Our Flower Team have been very busy behind the scenes helping to make this transformation as can be...

The Easter Triduum began with Maundy Thursday Mass, the Mass of the Lord’s Supper.  During the Mass, 12 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion had their feet washed.  Many of these are new to this ministry and after the formation held during Lent, are looking forward to carrying out this ministry...

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...

As we all know, the Eucharist is at the centre of all that our church is and does.  It is the ‘real presence’ of the risen Lord and it is a joy for us to be able to share in this gift at Communion every time we come to Mass....

For people working at sea, icy conditions and harsh storms are a regular occurrence. Days can feel long and cold. A knitted hat or mittens can not only help to protect them from the cold, but for the 1.5 million people who work at sea, transporting 90% of our goods,...