Update from 'CYMFed Congress' week!

So last week was, as always, a pretty busy week! Academics wise, we didn't look at the Catechism, but instead took part in a Life in the Spirit Seminar, led by Kate Moir, Gabriel Sedda and Fr Angelus. Some of us had engaged in Life in the Spirit Seminars before, 2 of us with Soul Food, a Catholic group based here in London. Since the reopening of St. Patrick's, and the building of the brand new community centre, lots of exciting things have been happening. Currently, the Theology of the Body series of talks with keynote speaker Fr Sam Medley from the Southwark Diocese have been taking place. We'll have the last of the series happening this Wednesday. We've been totally inspired by Fr Sam's witness, and delivery of the beautiful teaching of TOB (Theology of the Body).

One of the highlights of this week was most definitely the CYMFed congress that took place at Wembley Arena on Saturday. There were some amazing Christian Olympians testifying to their sporting gifts as God-given, gifts to offer back to God in the everyday living of their Christian values - Stef Reid and Debbie Flood. We also heard the testimony of Sr Catherine CFR who gave up her Olympic speed skating career to dedicate her life completely to God as a bride of Christ. The day's theme was based on three principles of the 2012 Olympics taking place here in London this summer: Respect, Friendship and Excellence. With 5000 other young people there, the day was packed with fun and faith… ending with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Join Us......Talk # 4 T.O.B.

This coming Tuesday, 22 February 2011, is the last talk in this month's series on the Theology of the Body. Do come along to hear Jane Deegan speak on this topic and see for yourself how beautiful this teaching of John Paul II really is! It definitely has the power to truly inspire and transform your mind and heart through the power of the Holy Spirit and God's grace working within us. The Truth really does set you free.

Theology of the Body of JPII Talk Series TALK # 2

The first talk that took place on Tuesday, 1 February 2011, had a huge turnout, approximately 60 people here in the Presbytery. It was lovely to see many familiar faces, but had many new ones as well. There is a great thirst and hunger for this subject. It definitely brought many enthusiastic people from all around London. It was pleasure to have the chance to chat and meet many of you! This Tuesday, 8 February 2011, is the second talk in our series on Theology of the Body of John Paul III. The evening will begin with a soup supper and time for fellowship at 7 p.m. The talk will start at 7.30 p.m. given by Jane Deegan here at St. Patrick’s Presbytery lasting about an hour. Jane has many years of experience speaking about this topic! With her talk Jane wants to introduce and explain some of the teaching of the Theology of the Body with a view to encourage those to begin the journey with John Paul II. TOB is very beautiful and if the text is read, meditated on, prayed with it, it can and will transform and heal hearts, minds and lives. Jane says “This can and will happen for all those who open themselves because firstly, it is a teaching rooted in the truth and the truth has a power of its own, and secondly it is a teaching built upon certain key passages of Scripture, and all scripture is alive and active, with the power to bring about what it proclaims. It is all about rediscovering the truth about the human person, human sexuality, marriage and family and more importantly, it is all about the true meaning of, and the call to, LOVE.”Please come along all are very welcom!!!

Theology of the Body of JPII Talk Series TALK # 1

Today, Tuesday 1 February 2011, starts the first talk in our 4 week series on Theology of the Body of John Paul III. The evening will begin with a soup supper at 7 p.m. and the talk at 7.30 p.m. given by Anthony McCarthy here at St. Patrick’s Presbytery which will last only an hour. We are very excited and looking forward to hearing the truth proclaimed and to have you join us!

Announcements...Save the Dates!!!

We are happy to announce of our New Talk Series starting next Month on Tuesday evenings here at St. Patrick’s Presbytery. It will be a four week series starting 1 February 2011 and finishing on the 22 February 2011. The series topic will be on Theology of the Body of John Paul II. The evening will kick off with a light soup supper and time of social. The talk will last about an hour with a opportunity of Q & A at the end. The time is yet TBA. So, please stay tuned to our parish website and our Blog.

Another reminder our First Friday Prayer Vigil will be in three weeks time on Friday, 4 February.

We have also started our Street Evangelisation again which takes place on the second and third Fridays of every month. It truly is a blessed time to share the faith with others. Come along sometime and give it ago. You will be surprised how God will use you, if you let Him! We really do hope you can join us and we look forward to seeing you very soon!!! Please don't hesitate to get in touch.