Notes from Fr. Claro

2nd Sunday of Easter
12th April 2026

YOUTUBE LINK for the Bible Study and Commentaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSnFZWw72P0

In this homily I’m focusing on three important aspects of today’s Gospel.  Firstly, the reality of the risen body of Jesus; secondly, the gift of the Spirit as the beginning of the new creation; and finally, what it really means to “believe.” (Fr. Geoffrey Plant).

Today is also Divine Mercy Sunday.

Important Dates

23^rd APRIL 6pm Mass Thursday Feast of St. George, Patron of England

MAY

14^th May 6pm Mass Thursday Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

24^th May PENTECOST SUNDAY

31^st May THE MOST HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY

FHC (First Holy Communion) Candidates for 2026 on CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY on 7^th of June, please email cconde@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk

First Holy Communion Meeting 2026: 11.30am – 1pm – 19 April, 26 April, 3 May, 10 May (Confession Practice) 17 May Confession, 7 June Corpus Christ 1^st Holy Communion at 10am Mass.

CONFIRMATION 2026: June 5th, Friday at 7.30pm at English Martyrs 15 Manor Cres, Didcot OX11 7AJ.
Confirmation Candidates 2026, please email me cconde@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Mwiza Mary Chashi, Wila Chashi, Kirsten Anne Parreno, Grace Kasongo, Kate Kasongo, Grace Ann Malabanan, Nicole Malabanan
TRAINING HOW TO USE THE SUNDAY MISSAL after the Mass with Dr. David Williamson

See PPC and Finance meetings.

MONDAY BIBLE ZOOM time 7pm

Books to read

Dominion: The Making of the Western Mind is a 2019 non-fiction history book by British author Tom Holland. The book is a broad history of the influence of Christianity on the world, focusing on its impact on morality – from its beginnings to the modern day.