Change of Sunday Mass Time:

Some of you may already know that Fr John Fleming from the Guardian Angels Parish is retiring very soon. As there is a real shortage of priests in the diocese, there is no one to replace him. Bishop David asked me if I would accept to look after this small community and say mass for them every Sunday at 11. 00am. In order to allow me enough time to arrive there and prepare for the mass, it means moving our 10.00am mass to 9.30am.
I am very sorry about this and I do know that it will mean a big change for many of you. I am sure you can understand how important it is for the little community of the Guardian Angels to keep at least one of their Sunday masses and to be able to continue as a parish community for as long as possible.
So from Sunday 6th December onwards, our Sunday masses will be at 8.00am and 9.30 am.

Christmas Masses:

There will be five Christmas masses this year. Deacon Sean and I would be really grateful if you could already book your place for the one you would like to attend. As I am sure you will understand, it will take quite a bit of time and hard work to ensure that it all runs as smoothly as possible. I am really grateful to Deacon Sean for organising all of this. You will find the times and the booking below.

Christmas Carol Sing-along Monday, 21st December at 7pm

- Zoom along and join in a Parish singsong of all the old favourites - bring your own mince pies and whatever it takes to wet your whistle - shepherd and angel-dress optional. Drop Dcn Seán an email for the Zoom link, to: duffyseanm@hotmail.co.uk If you can play an instrument that we can sing-along to, all the merrier - just let Dcn Seán know.

​Saunderton Lodge Christmas Appeal:

We are unable to have our usual Christmas Tree with labels for gifts for families staying at Saunderton Lodge this year. The staff are in need of Tesco vouchers to give to their residents so that they are able to buy food, school uniform etc. If you could purchase and pass on any vouchers they would be very grateful indeed. They also asked for men’s toiletries to be used towards Christmas presents. As it is difficult to have a collecting point at St. Teresa’s perhaps you could put your gifts in the trolley at Tesco’s store to be taken to the Lodge.

Michael Lane RIP

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Michael Lane who died on 7th December in Stoke Mandeville Hospital. Many of you will know him as he was a faithful and long -standing parishioner for many years and a regular attender at mass. His requiem mass will take place on Tuesday 22nd December at 1.00pm here in St Teresa’s. Unfortunately, the number of people who can attend this funeral is severely restricted due to the Covid 19 pandemic. May he rest now in eternal joy and peace and may the Lord comfort his family and friends at this difficult time.