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On Monday 27 May, a group of pilgrims from All Saints' travelled to the Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham for the annual National Pilgrimage. The pilgrims joined hundreds of other parishes and groups from all over England for Mass in the grounds of the original medieval Shrine. After lunch they took part in the procession around Walsingham, which ended with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. During their day in Walsingham the pilgrims visited the Shrine Church and the Holy House, where a lamp burns for the Parish of Houghton Regis.
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2019 has been a busy year at All Saints’ with many things for which to give thanks to the Lord. A detailed report of the year will be given to the Parochial Church Council (PCC) and the congregation in due course, but for the moment – as we begin a new year in the Lord’s name – let us look back at the past year with thankful hearts. God is good. Even among the struggles and setbacks we had to face as a community, He has carried us through! Our parish continues to grow, the outside of the All Saints' has been beautifully restored, the back of church has become a flexible space where we can better provide hospitality, a regular study group now meets to learn about the Faith, and Mass is celebrated five days a week (room for improvement there…). Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain. (Pslam 127:1) Almighty God, Father and Creator of all and source of all goodness and love, look kindly upon us and receive our heartfelt gratitude for our parish. Thank you for all the mercies, graces, and blessings you have bestowed upon us in the past year: perseverance in faith, love for community, commitment to your Church, our volunteers, times of joy and spiritual growth, financial gifs, and religious heritage. Father, in your infinite generosity, grant us increased graces and blessing throughout this new year, that under your tender care and protection we may bring the Love of Jesus Christ to this town. This we ask in the name of Jesus Our Lord. Amen. Our Lady of Walsingham, Pray for us! Saint Thomas Apostle, Pray from us! All Saints of God, Pray for us! Photos of the procession with the statue of Our Lady at the end of the May Devotions in Houghton Regis on Sunday 5 May 2018. |
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