Friday 1st March. Mass will be at midday followed by the Anointing of the Sick. Please keep all those attending in your prayers.

Contemporary research tells us that silence helps to restore well-being and keep our mental health sound. What is more, silence is a key to our own inner world where we meet God face to face. It is not selfish, therefore, to regularly seek a quiet sanctuary in the midst of the noises of our daily living. Time before the Blessed Sacrament offers a precious opportunity to spend a few moments in a quiet environment and allow noise to fade into the background so that we can focus on what is in front of us: the silent sacrament of God’s love.

That is the title of a new resource aimed at those involved in ministry with families, whether in parishes or schools. Commissioned by the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, it is being promoted on March 2nd (2-4pm) at the Centre for Catholic Formation in Tooting Bec. You are invited to attend. The resource is aimed at supporting the pastoral accompaniment of families through the season of their lives. More details from the CCF: 020 8684 7684 or email ccfoffice@rcaos.org.uk.

Youth Day. Confirmation candidates remember we next meet on Saturday 2nd March at Morden Station at 9.00am from where we will travel to Wembley.

The Rite of Election is on Saturday 9th March at St George’s Cathedral at 12.30pm. Please keep in your prayers those coming into the church at Easter.