This months's Parish Priest's News
November 2025
My dear friends,
My last piece of administration before packing, so that this issue may be published as I return at the end of October, has as usual led me to re-read the previous issues of the newsletter. I begin therefore with a heartfelt thanks to those who supported Fr Robert at the Cathedral, the Diocesan Walsingham Celebration and contributed so generously to the Harvest Celebration.
There is, of course a change to the opening days of this year’s ‘Patronal Month’. In that November 1st falls on a Saturday, All Saints Day is transferred to the next day—who says the Church doesn’t make life easier some times? The knock-on off this being that All Souls Day moves to the following day—Monday 3rd. As per our
custom , when the clocks have gone back, the Solemn Requiem will be at 12noon and the said at 5.30pm. The lists will be available for you to ask for names to be read at the opening of each but as always I remind you the thinking is you will intend to be there yourself!
The exception to our ‘winter timetable’ is, of course, S Martin’s Day itself: what would the principal celebration be like without the School Choir? I am delighted to say that our friend and neighbour, Fr. Thomas, as accepted my invitation to preach at this celebration.
In the October issue I spoke of the Parish Lunch that we are planning for November 23rd, the feast of Christ the King. The menu has yet to be finalised so for now please book the date.
Finally, much preparation is already under way for this year’s ‘Winter Wonderland’ on November 29th: once again this is a sincere plea for support by everyone to our fundraisers and volunteers.
With my love and prayers,