Baptisms
These are usually celebrated on a Sunday during Mass or 12.15pm. Parents are asked to contact Father Jack.
Marriage
Marriage arrangements should be made with Fr. Jack at least 12 months before the marriage date and prior to any social planning. To arrange for marriage preparations please contact Fr. Jack.
Holy Communion
This is usually available to children aged 7/8. Please look out for more information in the church newsletter each September.
Confirmation
Confirmation is a Sacrament in which the confirmandi receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit through the imposition of hand and anointing with oils by the bishop. The effect of Confirmation is the full outpouring of the Holy Spirit as once granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost. It increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us. Through Confirmation, the Holy Spirit gives you the increased ability to practice the Catholic faith and witness Christ in every situation.
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Mass intentions
Have a Mass said for a departed loved one, or someone who is sick, or to celebrate a family occasion. Use the brown envelopes at the back of the church. Please do it two months in advance if you want a specific date.
R.C.I.A. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Persons interested in learning of the Catholic faith, and any adult person who wishes to receive Baptism, Eucharist or Confirmation. If you need information regarding this please contact Fr. Jack.
Visitation of the Sick and Elderly
Please keep us informed so that we can be attentive to those who are ill at home or in the hospital.
New Parishioners
Our Parish Family invites all its members to share fully in our spiritual and social life. If you change your address or telephone number please tell Fr. Jack. Please also consider registering online after which you will receive the newsletter by email each Saturday.
BIDDING PRAYER REQUESTS
We would like to pray by name for anyone in our parish community who is sick, in need or suffering in any way. If you or a loved one would like to be included in the Bidding Prayers at mass, you are warmly invited to contact:
Fr Jack, or Sue Faulkner at Our Lady & St Peter
Fr Jack or Nicky Daines or Mary Watson at St Bernard’s.
If you are requesting prayers for a loved one, please ensure that they have given their permission for their name to be included.
REQUEST PRIVATE PRAYER
If you would like to request prayer for your intention, whatever it might be, by members of the new parish prayer network, please contact Sue Faulkner.
Members will pray for your intention privately in their homes. Your name will not be mentioned in church, and you can be anonymous if you prefer.