My fellow Franciscans We are into July … Wow! … and our journey in uncharted waters continues, a journey without a clear destination. In this time of uncertainty Abraham can be a powerful example to us. Over and over again God called him to go on a journey “to a place that I will show … Continue reading
My dear Franciscans Rev Nigel Andrews, who with his wife Jill, are members of St Francis, although we rarely see them as Nigel is assisting at other parishes most of the time, is a poet. He sent me this Pentecost poem and I would like to quote from it to remind us again of the … Continue reading
My dear Franciscans This Sunday Lent draws to a close as Palm Sunday does the great work of transitioning us into Holy Week – Jesus enters Jerusalem where, as he has been telling his disciples as they walked from Galilee to Jerusalem, he will be tried, scourged and crucified. But thoughts of arrest and death … Continue reading
My dear Franciscans Physical Distancing, Social Solidarity and Spiritual Reality. As we go into lockdown – an experience we have never known before, I am sure that we are all experiencing anxiety, anxieties of many kinds. Some of us are anxious because our age or underlying health vulnerabilities make us particularly susceptible to infections. Some … Continue reading
Dear Franciscans We are moving into new way of being church. The video above is a first stab at this. The very important Pew Leaflet which is attached contains detailed info about our way forward as a family. Please read it.LovePaul
Franciscans, It is that time of the year again that we gather around for a festive spread and flip pancakes. Calling upon volunteers to bring Savoury fillings, sweet fillings or better still your flipping skills! We need just 2L tub size for each filling (Savoury mince, curry mince, creamy chicken, thai chicken and vegetarian) An ovenproof … Continue reading
St Francis will be hosting an Advent Market in the hall and garden on 1 December 8.30 – 12 (after the services) A variety of stalls with beautiful gift ideas and a tea garden.A celebration of community, new beginnings and God with us. All welcome
Advent Quiet Morning – Saturday 30 November 8.30-11.00 Stop, Look, Listen… Jesus said, “What I say to you, then, I say to all: Watch!” (Mark 13:37) Come and be still in God’s presence. Begin Advent by just being. We start and end in the church with time in between for a light breakfast and the … Continue reading
On Sunday 8 September 2019, St Francis marched down the road in Parkview and voiced our concerns against the recent events in our country concerning gender based violence and violence against foreigners living in our country .. Here are some images from our march..
You are invited to a Quiet Morning: The Compass of Compassion Saturday 17 August, 8.30- 11 A retreat morning in the midst of life – set time aside to be anchored in God’s hope, healing and invitation for… The Lord is loving and merciful, slow to become angry and full of constant love. He is … Continue reading
