Parish events from 2016
17th December was the setting up of the Nativity Scene. Thank you to Deacon Anthony Clark for overseeing the project and special thanks to parishioners Albert Connick, Cornelius Yap, Maggie Kolecka, Irene Yew and Bernadette for spending hours to get it ready. Baby Jesus will not appear in His crib until His Birth. Offerings taken at the Crib will go to help the work of the Catholic Children’s Society (Crusade of Rescue)
The week of 12th-16th December was a busy time for two of our parishioners who decorated and got the church ready for Christmas. A special ‘Thank You’ to Frances Phillips and Grazyna Yiassoumis for the wonderful work each year and for arranging the weekly flowers in church and for all other events.
The Sanctuary with the trees on each side of The Tabernacle
The Altar
The Lectern
The Baptismal Font
On all the pillars around the church
The highlight event of the year was a 2-week Pilgrimage to Rome & Palazzola held Spet 5th-16th 2016 with parishioners from Father Tony’s previous parishes in Stevenage and Hounslow.
Corner of Our Lady where we had the Salve every evening after dinner
Chapel in Villa Palazzola where we celebrated Mass every evening prior dinner.
outdoor dining at Villa Palazzola.
Group photo taken at Villa Palazzola
Relaxing at Villa Palazzola – The English College’s Retreat & Pilgrimage Centre (where we stayed) overlooking Lake Albano
Mass celebrated in the Lithuanian Chapel in the crypt near the tomb of St. Peter in St. Peter’s Basilica
In the fountain gardens of the Villa D’Este at Tivoli
Group photo in the gardens of the Venerabile English College (the oldest English & Welsh institution abroad – founded in 1362) where Father Toiny was a seminarian
Group photo in the Barberini Gardens of the Papal Palace at Castel Candolfo
At Monte Cassino (Benedictine Monastery)
First night in Rome, parishioners dining in the hotel
First night in Rome, Parishioners dining in the hotel
Retired Priest, Father John Helm with Ruth Hill outside our hotel in Rome (Lancelot)
General Audience with HH Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square
First night in Rome, Parishioners dining in the hotel
First night in Rome, Parishioners dining in the hotel
First night in Rome, Parishioners dining in the hotel
First night in Rome, Parishioners dining in the hotel
Another event was on 9th July 2016 with a Pilgrimage to Walsingham organised by the Diocese of Westminster,
Mass in Walsingham
Pilgrims on the way to the Shrine
Heading towards the Shrine
Cardinal Vincent Nichols leading the way
Some of the Parishioners with our retired Priest, Father John Helm (left) and current Parish Priest, Father Tony Convery
Shrine at Walsingham
June 6th at 7:30pm was the 80th Birthday Celebrations for our former retired Priest, Father John Helm. A Mass was held before then.
Mass Celebration prior dinner Dinner Gathering ...
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