Newsletters
2021 (Latest First)
 | EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Theme(s): Work for food that endures...; PARISH BBQ 2021; Sacramental Preparation in the Parish; Did Jesus really leave His Church a Meal to celebrate? Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Theme(s): Who did Jesus feed? IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT; Parish BBQ - This Sunday (25th); News from Bishop Philip; Sacramental Preparation in the Parish; Heaven and Earth are united...; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Theme(s): COVID-19 UPDATE; The Tomb of Jesus; Parish BBQ - Next Sunday (25th); News from Bishop Philip; Sacramental Preparation in the Parish; The Month of the Precious Blood of Jesus - Cont'd; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Theme(s): Unwelcomed disciples...; Parish BBQ - Sunday 25th July; Parish Out Reach; Sacramental Preparation in the Parish; The Month of the Precious Blood of Jesus; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Theme(s): The Body Blood, Soul & Divinity...; Parish Out Reach; Sacramental Preparation in the Parish; CONGRATULATIONS! First Holy Communion Children and their families; More about the Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Theme(s): The Year of the Eucharist; Parish Out Reach; Sacramental Preparation in the Parish; St John’s Seminary (Wonersh) - Closes after 140 Years; The Sacred Host Versus Altar Bread; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| TWELFTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Theme(s): The Year of the Eucharist; Parish Out Reach; Sacramental Preparation in the Parish; 9/10 Catholics...; What is Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| ELEVENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Theme(s): The Year of the Eucharist; Parish Out Reach; Sacramental Preparation in the Parish; 9/10 Catholics...; Next Week's Mass Schedule with New Mass Times! |
| The Solemnity of CORPUS CHRISTI Theme(s): From community to communion; Fr John's Food Pantry Update; Parish Out Reach; Sacramental Preparation in the Parish; From September 2021 - FAITH Formation; The Year of the Eucharist; Next Week's Mass Schedule with New Mass Times! |
| THE SOLEMNITY OF THE BLESSED TRINITY Theme(s): Revealing God...; Fr John's Food Pantry Update; In search of the lost sheep - rebuilding the parish post-COVID; Parish Out Reach; Sacramental Preparation in the Parish; Faith Formation - September 2021; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule with NEW MASS TIMES! |
| THE SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST Theme(s): The Holy Spirit 'gathers us into one'...; Fr John's Food Pantry Update; Time to Rebuild...Different Priorities! A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule with NEW MASS TIMES! |
| 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER Theme(s): Waiting for the Spirit; Fr John's Food Pantry Update; Time to Rebuild...What will the church be like after COVID? A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule with NEW MASS TIMES! |
| 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER Theme(s): Wolves in Sheep's Clothing; Fr John's Food Pantry Update; Time to Rebuild...; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER Theme(s): The seven "I AM" statements of Jesus; Fr John's Food Pantry Launch; Prayer Preparing for Pentecost; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER Theme(s): Good Shepherd Sunday; Fr John's Food Pantry Launch; Prayer Preparing for Pentecost; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| 3TH SUNDAY OF EASTER Theme(s): RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT; Prayer Preparing for Pentecost; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Theme(s): Divine Mercy - Jesus, I Trust in You; Prayer Preparing for Pentecost; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule - NO WEEKDAY MASSES. |
| PASSION / PALM SUNDAY Theme(s): Hosanna Son of David! Mass Schedule for Holy Week and The Easter Octave, Divine Mercy Sunday and Divine Mercy Novena (begins Good Friday). |
| 5TH SUNDAY OF LENT Theme(s): My Kingdom is not of this World; Holy Mass During Lent; Paschal Triduum; The Sacred Heart Food Pantry; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT Theme(s): Laetare Sunday; Holy Mass During Lent; Paschal Triduum; The Sacred Heart Food Pantry; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT Theme(s): The 10 Commandments - Mortal Sin; Holy Mass During Lent; The Stations of the Cross; The Sacred Heart Food Pantry; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT Theme(s): The Paschal Mysteries - The Resurrection; Holy Mass During Lent; The Stations of the Cross; The Sacred Heart Food Pantry; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| 1ST SUNDAY OF LENT Theme(s): The Paschal Mysteries; Holy Mass During Lent; The Stations of the Cross; The Sacred Heart Food Pantry; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| 6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Theme(s): Lottery Funding Received for New Sacred Heart Welcome Centre! Holy Mass During Lent; Ash Wednesday - different this year! What are you doing for Lent? 10 Ideas; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule (including Ash Wednesday). |
| 5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Theme(s): Repent and Believe! Dates for Lent & Easter; Holy Mass During Lent; Ash Wednesday - different this year! What are you doing for Lent? 10 Ideas; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule. OF YOUR CHARITY: Please pray for the repose of the soul of Marie Pattison who died during the week. Marie always attended the Saturday Vigil Mass. May she rest in peace, AMEN. |
| 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Theme(s): Repent and Believe! Dates for Lent & Easter; Things to LOOK OUT for in 2021; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule. Note: Monday 1st Feb - REQUIEM MASS for Brian Labram: Due to COVID regulations this Mass will not be a ‘Public’ Mass. (Family only). |
| 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Theme(s): Repent and Believe! Things to LOOK OUT for in 2021; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Theme(s): The understanding of our religion is crucial! Things to LOOK OUT for in 2021; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD Theme(s): The Sacrament of Baptism, Things to LOOK OUT for in 2021; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
2020 (Latest First)
| THE FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY Theme(s): The Nativity Scene - Born is the King of Israel, Things to LOOK OUT for in 2021;The Christmastide Mass times; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Theme(s): The Angelus; Things to LOOK OUT for in 2021; Confessions before Christmas; The Christmas Mass times; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Theme(s): Do you know who Elijah is? Things to LOOK OUT for in 2021; The Christmas Mass times; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Theme(s): Let's Listen Carefully! Things to LOOK OUT for in 2021; The Christmas Mass times; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Theme(s): The God who IS, who WAS, and who IS TO COME! Things to LOOK OUT for in 2021; The Christmas Mass times; A reminder of the rules we must follow during Holy Mass; The November Mass List and Next Week's Mass Schedule. COVID: Our Celebration of Mass will return this week!! |
| Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe Theme(s): What does it mean for Jesus to be described as a king? Things to Look Out for in 2021...Monthly Healing Mass, Monthly Day Retreat, Weekly Bible Study, Parish Pipe Band, Return of the Parish Calendar, Upcycling team, Sunday School, Sacramental Programmes, Community support and outreach; The November Mass List; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): End of the World - The Parousia; "Christ Has Died, Christ Has Risen, Christ Will Come Again"; The November Mass List; Next Week's Mass Schedule. |
| 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): What is Freedom? November - Month of Holy Souls, The November Mass List. |
| Feast of All the Saints Newsletter Theme(s): "The three states of the Church; Reminder of the Rules we must follow during Holy Mass; November - Month of Holy Souls; The Requiem Mass; The QR Track and Trace Code (back page). Notes: i. The England Lockdown begins at 00.01 on Thursday 5 November 2020. ii. Please see the homepage Newsletter post for the latest COVID update from Fr. John. iii. This update shall now supersede the information seen in the PDF Newsletter (opposite). |
| 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): "Should Catholics Celebrate Halloween? Reminder of the Rules we must follow during Holy Mass; Halloween - The Catholic Way; November - Month of Holy Souls; The QR Track and Trace Code (back page). |
| 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): "And became MAN"; Reminder of the Rules we must follow during Holy Mass; After 130 years, St John's Seminary (Wonersh) will close in 2021; The QR Track and Trace Code (back page). |
| 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): Jesus is GOD made MAN, Reminder of Rules we must follow during Holy Mass, God Loves a Cheerful Giver - St Paul's teaching on offering to God, *** QR Track and Trace Code *** (back page). |
| 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): Jesus is GOD made MAN, Reminder of Rules we must follow during Holy Mass, God Loves a Cheerful Giver - St Paul's teaching on offering to God, *** QR Track and Trace Code *** (back page). |
| 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): Why did God become Man? Reminder of Rules we must follow during Holy Mass, For it is in Giving that we Receive, *** QR Track and Trace Code *** (back page). |
| 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): A "New Normal"...Reminder of Rules we must follow during Holy Mass, For it is in Giving that we Receive, Baptism and First Holy Communion directives. |
| 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): A "New Normal"...Wearing a Cloth Face Mask, A reminder of Social Distancing Rules during Holy Mass, A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Philip - please click here. |
| 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): A "New Normal", Auto Pilot - Full, Conscious, and active participation. |
| 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): Three things to be a Follower of His, Converting structures before converting hearts…From Community to Communion. |
| 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): I Will Build My Church, A "New Normal"..., From Community to Communion. |
| The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Theme(s): A "New Normal" - From Community to Communion. |
| 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): A "New Normal", The PLAN for Mission, From Community to Communion (The Evangelisation Strategy Team...). |
| 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): A "New Normal", The PLAN for Mission, From Community to Communion (The Evangelisation Strategy Team...). |
| 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): The PLAN for Mission, St Joseph's historical research thanks to Mr Brian Tapp. |
| 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): Sowing the Seed of Faith, COME TO ME, The PLAN for Mission, Our St. Anne Novena. |
| 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): COME TO ME, Welcome to The Holy Family Cluster, New Priest for Our Diocese, Our Bishop's Call to Mission, Bishop Philip Egan's Pastoral Letter. |
| 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): WELCOME TO MASS, Welcome to the Holy Family Cluster of Churches, The 7 Precepts of the Church. |
| SAINTS PETER and PAUL (13th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Theme(s): A "New Normal"... Looking forward not back, Becoming something Greater! Church doctrine, Church teaching, From Community to Communion! |
| 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): Consumerism - Shopping for a Church that suits me..., a Fresh Start! |
| CORPUS CHRISTI Theme(s): A "New Normal"..., The Body, Blood, Soul & Divinity. |
| THE MOST HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY Theme(s): A "New Normal"..., Community or Communion?, Mission Team. |
| PENTECOST SUNDAY Theme(s): A "New Normal", God the Holy Spirit works in & through the Sacraments, Sacraments & Apostolic Succession. |
| 7th Sunday of Eastertide Theme(s): A "New Normal"...; Preparing for the Solemnity of Pentecost; Our Church is the Centre; The Nine First Fridays. |
| COVID-19 LOCKDOWN | |
| Passion (Palm) Sunday Theme(s): Live Streaming on Facebook, YouTube & Twitter; The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy - Novena; Holy Week and the Easter Schedule |
| 4th Sunday in Lent Theme(s): Be Prepared, Not Scared; Keeping in Touch; Sacramental Provision |
| 3rd Sunday in Lent Theme(s): St Joseph's Feast Day; The Penny Catechism 106 - 117; Under One Kind! |
| 2nd Sunday in Lent Theme(s): Congratulations to the Elect; The Penny Catechism 97- 105; The Mass & Holy Communion - are not the same thing! |
| 1st Sunday in Lent Theme(s): The Challenge (The sacrament of Confession); The Penny Catechism 88- 96; What is the Grace of God? Do I need the Holy Spirit? |
| 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): A State of Grace; The Penny Catechism 77- 87; Holy Mass during Lent; 10 Ideas for Lent. |
| 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): Theological Virtues (Faith, Hope, Charity); The Penny Catechism 68- 76; Holy Mass During Lent; Lent in the Parish. |
| 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): You are the Light of the World; The Penny Catechism 61- 67; What is the Bible; Lenten Sacrifice - Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. |
| THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD Theme(s): Candlemas, The Penny Catechism and What is the Bible. |
| 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Theme(s): The Fishers of Men - The Blessed Sacrament; The Penny Catechism - Behold The Lamb of God; 2nd Feb - The End of the Christmas Mysteries. |