Parish newsletter for August 2010

Well it won't be long until Pope Benedict arrives among us. Being a state visit as well as a pastoral one has its problems as regards arrangements. John Paul's visit in 1982 was easier to plan in that it was a purely pastoral one. (At the time I was in the final stages of getting ready to head off to Cameroon - nervous but excited!)

Starting on the 7th September we intend to have a 9 day novena in preparation for the visit. This will of course finish on the eve of his arrival. He will be with us from the 16th - 19th September. As it turns out the Sunday is 'Home Mission Sunday'.  I do hope the pope's visit inspires us. I also hope you will have a lovely, relaxing holiday beforehand. Thank you for everything. Fr Jim is looking forward to 'filling in' as usual on the three weekends I am away.

Fr Eamon