On Sunday 28th June Bishop Timothy Menezes presided at Solemn Vespers of Ss Peter & Paul with some of the deanery priests, Canon Jeremy Dussek from St Peter's Collegiate Church, and many parishioners from across the three churches of our parish. This was to mark the anniversary of the death of Bishop John Milner and the beginning of the building of the extension of the church in 1826. The choir from St Peter's Collegiate Church assisted at the ceremony and Mr Aaron Humphriss gave a talk on Bishop Milner before the opening hymn. It was a wonderful occasion but sadly the Livestream was broken and it was not possible to broadcast it to parishioners at home. Many thanks to Eve Painter who filmed the video below on her mobile phone! As the sound quality is not as good as the livestream, we also enclose below the text of the talk and the text of vespers.

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas ("Magnificent Humanity"), reflects on safeguarding the dignity of the human person in the age of artificial intelligence. It highlights the importance of the common good, solidarity, subsidiarity, justice, dialogue, and shared responsibility as guiding principles for our rapidly changing world. 
All parishioners are warmly encouraged to read, reflect upon, and discuss this important teaching of the Church as we consider the opportunities and challenges presented by new technologies. Please open the link below and take some time to read through the encyclical and its accompanying resources, which offer valuable insights for our faith and daily lives. www.cbcew.org.uk/category/vatican/pope/encyclical/

Blessings and congratulations to all the children of SSPP,SB and SM church on receiving their First Holy Communion.
May your lives be filled with love, faith, and countless blessings from above.
May this special day always remain a cherished memory in your hearts.
Congratulations and God bless you all

We are grateful to share that a candle has been lit at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, in the City of Lights, for all parishioners of St Carlo Acutis Parish and their intentions.
Thank you to Deacon Mick for arranging this special act of prayer and remembrance.
May Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for all our needs.