Newsletter - 2 June
A Note from Fr Christophe
Hello parish community,
Thank God, I am still alive, and my hip replacement surgery went relatively well. It took a bit longer than expected, but the surgeon and hospital staff were amazing.
I am feeling better day by day, but it’s a few weeks-long recovery process. Thank you very much for your prayers and support.
In the meantime, I am very obedient to my physio and am doing my physical exercises alongside my normal spiritual exercises. In my leisure time, I found some quotes from Chesterton that made me laugh, and I would like to share them with you.
“Angels can fly because they take themselves lightly.” This quote reflects Chesterton’s playful take on humility and joy, suggesting that a light-hearted approach to life is a source of freedom.
“An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered.” This quote showcases Chesterton’s optimistic outlook and his belief in finding joy and excitement in the unexpected twists of life.
“The Bible tells us to love our neighbours, and also to love our enemies; probably because they are generally the same people.” Here, Chesterton combines humour with a deeper reflection on the challenges of human relationships and the universal call to love. It’s something many of us may still struggle with today.
May the Lord bless all of you, and see you soon.
Fr. Christophe, ccn.
Focus of the Week
Farewell Party for Fr Christophe
Saturday 29 June, 6:30pm
To commemorate the ten years Fr Christophe has spent in the parish and to wish him well for the future we will be having an evening of cheese and wine.
As part of the celebration there will be a presentation in the church at 8:00pm otherwise please pop in when you can. Please feel free to bring along wine, beer and soft drinks to share amongst us.
If you would like to contribute to a collection, you can do so using the QR Code, online by clicking here or cash via the Parish Office.
(Please, no gifts).
Any money collected will go towards Fr. Christophe’s holiday and an electric bike for his ministry in Grenoble.