It is high time that I got around to writing about my ordination – I promised Gwen Chiosso I would do – especially as we have now reached the three-month mark. As you can see from the photo at the end, the MP for Dover, Natalie Elphicke, who is Catholic and part of the local community, was there. You will probably recognise her name at least as she has been in the news a lot recently: when I was ordained, she was Conservative and now she is Labour. Continue reading “My Priestly Ordination”
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Tribute to Ellen Kelly
Ellen was a regular at the Saturday evening Mass, attending with her son John, until her health prevented her from doing so towards the end. This is his tribute to her.
Lent Activities with Churches Together in Welling
For many years the Churches Together in Welling organised house groups in people’s homes with a reasonable mix of churches in each group. This has become increasingly difficult to organise, but the following leaflet gives details of what is on offer this Lent.
Tribute to Fr Patrick Moloney
I first came across Father Pat very many years ago when I was a parishioner at St Thomas More’s Church, Bostall Park, Bexleyheath. I had to phone the parish priest at the Abbey Wood parish. The parish priest was out. Instead, Father Pat chatted to me. I liked the way he spoke – he was so natural.
Thank you John and Freda
Bishop Pat offered up his Friday morning Mass on 25th August for John and Freda Vine, who many parishioners will remember as true stalwarts of the parish, John having been part of the parish for most of his life. After living for many years in Danson Road, they finally decided to downsize to a bungalow, finding the ideal property in the village of Hartley, Kent. It was a humble farewell, as the Mass was followed by refreshments in the small hall for the weekday Mass goers who happened to be there. John and Freda didn’t want a fuss, but I felt they merited a tribute here on the blog, so they have kindly supplied their stories, which follow. Continue reading “Thank you John and Freda”