September 2026 (taken from The Link Magazine)

Things to be grateful for:  a.  I am not a snowman  b. Am not an ice cream c. I can look forward to cooler days hopefully within a month!  Well done to you all for doing what you can to cope with this relentless heatwave.  It isn’t easy is it?. At time of writing, am anticipating the Jumble Sale and trying to be productive each night in finding something to clear out.  Am sure I have mentioned that I was aiming to get rid of one thing a day and no…..a box of cocktail sticks does not count as 100 items!

On the horizon is Harvest Festival and my thoughts are running towards those lovely sausages I buy locally, maybe a lasagne ……..but something has to change with how we organize the event.  Trying to be a bit more up market and serving out on the table needs manpower i.e. volunteers to assist.  As much as I hate the cafeteria scenario – we may have to go down that route unless we can work up some help.  Your thoughts. Cost will be  the same as last year so £12  per head with half price children’s meals.  It is not technically a fund raising activity but with the work involved, I do like to think we make some profit. 

As you read this, Father John is imminently leaving to take a well earned sabbatical and we all wish him time to rest, to de-stress, to build himself up mentally and physically and to come back refreshed and ready to be submerged in the pre Christmas run up.  Am sure before we can blink he and Vito will be back.  I pay tribute to Father David, Father Mike and Sheila for all they have covered in this time.  Their dedication, enthusiasm and commitment are to be applauded.  Please, if you need support during these 2 months – please come to either John P or myself so we can channel support appropriately. 

September sees our patronal festival in mid September.  A very important day in our calendar to look at our Cross and rejoice in the fact that we are lead by the Cross first and foremost and what a powerful symbol that is.  I do still have some little olive wood crosses to share among you, so if you have given yours away, please just ask for another. 

September sees the return of our Junior Church after a well earned break.  We do miss them in August.  We need to pray for our Junior Church leaders as they embrace Christian teachings for another year. 

I am away the first week in September for a bit of r and r, so will look forward to coming back for the 2nd Sunday in September. 

Short and sweet this month!

Take care

Love Dee xx