Articles by OLQoH
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The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 20/21 January 2018
Fr Frank writes: My dear Friends, We are in the midst of the Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity. There are special united services today at All Saints, Walton and at Upper Dovercourt Methodist Church. If you are free, please do come along and join our sisters and brothers from neighbouring churches. […]
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The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) 13/14 January 2018
Fr Frank writes: My dear Friends, Having celebrated The Baptism of the Lord last Monday, we now find ourselves back in Ordinary Time (and green vestments!). Ordinary Time continues until the beginning of Lent – Ash Wednesday falling on 14th February. Today’s Gospel reading links with The Baptism of the Lord, featuring, […]
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The Epiphany of the Lord 7 January 2018
Fr Frank writes: My dear Friends, The message of Epiphany is that Christ’s birth is for everyone! Not just poor shepherds, but for the wise and wealthy too. The Magi followed the star, but this light was only reliable to a point (it led them to Jerusalem): it was misleading until supplemented […]
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Third Sunday of Advent (Year B) to the Epiphany. 17 December to 7 January 2018
Fr Frank writes: My dear Friends, This is a busy time of the year, so just a repeat of a few dates/times for your diary this week: CHRISTMAS IN THE TWO PARISHES: Harwich & Dovercourt: Christmas Eve: Christmas Family Mass 6.00pm This Mass is for everyone. All children are invited, should […]
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Second Sunday of Advent Year B 10 December 2017
Fr Frank writes: My Dear Friends, Advent is a season of hope as we raise our eyes to the God who will return to redeem his people. In today’s Gospel reading we hear once again the voice of John the Baptist proclaiming the coming of The Messiah, The Christ of God. We too […]