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Although it seems as though the Christmas season has only just finished, and this Tuesday’s feast of the Presentation of the Lord is closely linked with it, it is now only a couple of weeks until Lent begins. Now is the time to think about how we will live this important season. There will be opportunities in both of our churches to engage in extra prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Consider coming to an extra Mass during the week, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament or Stations of the Cross. Spending more time in prayer or spiritual reading at home can also be helpful. To help with this the Walk With Me booklets will soon be available (along with calendars for the children). There will be Austerity lunches each Friday in Saint Augustine’s Hall with proceeds going to Together in Matson (the young people’s project we are involved with) and Saint Peter’s High School HCPT Group. There is also the CAFOD family fast day, and the opportunity to contribute to the Lenten Alms. We can also think about our commitment to our parishes. The Annual General Meetings take place on 18th February at 7:30pm (Saint Augustine’s) and 25th February at 7:00pm (English Martyrs). These meetings are for the whole of each parish. Please come to hear about the past year and help to plan for the year ahead. |