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Roman Catholic Church in Morden, Surrey

Warm greetings to all!

18/11/2023

 
I am delighted to share with you the excellent news that our parish is experiencing tremendous growth in recent months. It warms my heart to see new families joining our community, making our parish more diverse and multicultural than ever before.
 
We are blessed to have strong communities representing various cultures and backgrounds. Sons and daughters from the Philippines, India, Africa, Poland, Ukraine, Ireland, Europe, South America, and many more places have found their home in our parish. The richness of our diversity is truly a testament to the inclusive nature of our community.
 
One of the most beautiful aspects of this growth is the increasing number of baptisms. Families are choosing to bring their children into the loving embrace of our parish, and it fills me with joy to witness the faith being passed down to the next generation.
 
More good news: more than a dozen attend our RCIA PROGRAM seeking to become Catholics at Easter.
Our Parish and Catholic schools play a vital role in supporting these families and offering a warm welcome to all. They provide a nurturing environment where children can grow academically and spiritually.
 
In our pursuit of inclusivity, we strive to be a parish family where everyone feels welcome. We encourage active participation in our community, believing we can flourish through collaboration and unity. We also actively seek catechists to help us pass on the beautiful gift of faith to others. Together, we can support family and youth ministry, ensuring our younger members have a strong foundation in their spiritual lives.
 
As many of you are aware we are forming a new Parish Leadership Team. This team will guide our community and ensure we continue growing in faith, unity, and love. We humbly ask for Heaven's blessings as we embark on this new journey, eagerly working towards building a community that reflects the values of our faith.
 
As we move forward, remember the importance of prayer and devotion. Our spiritual life should always be at the forefront of our efforts—the beauty and dignity of the Holy Mass.
 
We are enhanced then by the beautiful gifts and talents of our parish music ministry teams and our members' choirs. Through devotion, Adoration, the recitation of the Rosary, Ministry to the Sick, and Our First Fridays Retreats, we deepen our connection with God and find solace in His presence.
 
Let us embrace this time of growth and change with open hearts and minds. Let us celebrate the diversity that enriches our parish and strive to create a community that radiates love, kindness, and acceptance to all who walk through our doors.
 
May God's blessings be upon us as we build a community of faith and unity. Together, let us forge a path towards a brighter future rooted in the love of Christ.
 
With warmest regards,
And my blessing,
Canon Michael

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