St Cuthbert, Egham

01/06/2026

This week's diocesan newsletter includes an overview of Pope Leo's encyclical on human dignity in the age of AI, next week's Corpus Christi Carpet of Flowers at Arundel Cathedral, and the latest from the Arundel & Brighton Charismatic Service of Communion.

Click on the link to read this week's edition and find out more - mailchi.mp/abdiocese/this-weeks-newsletter-is-out-now-4763926

29/05/2026

𝑭𝒓 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔 𝑾𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒔

Thirty-four years ago, I was, rather nervously, being ordained for a public and lifelong ministry in service of the Church and of our . My promises before God and the were no less important then, than they are today. Last Thursday (28th) we celebrated “Our Lord Jesus Christ the Eternal High Priest” and the priests of our diocese of Arundel and Brighton joined together (at our cathedral) to the significant ordination anniversaries in 2026. I was wondering how many times those priests (and I) have used our hands, hearts and voice to invoke God’s Blessing – the Father, Son and Holy Spirit?
With enthusiasm and joy children often begin and conclude their with the “Sign of the Cross”. We as adults should do the same. Last weekend, our celebration of “ ” was all about enthusiasm, courage and proclamation, as we (filled with the Holy Spirit) continue Christ’s work on earth. That is because we too become immersed in our triune God, so that we too are one with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We must never be lazy about this. We too must play our part with devotion, dedication and commitment.
It was lovely to talk with our adult parishioners who were baptised, received and confirmed last weekend. They realized their closeness to and his , the Church. It was certainly a wakeup call for me. We are no longer far away. We feel the bonds of unity (through the sacramental gifts) making us the family of God.

- We have a who knows us, calls us and cares deeply about us.
- In his we have a brother who died for us and promised to remain with us always.
- In the we have a comforter who leads us along the path eternal.
We are to dedicate our lives to our one God in three persons.

Many Young Adults are listening to the voice of God and seeking a deeper commitment in the life of the Church. As our liturgy, last week, spoke to us, our faith is not a private expression, but a faithful commitment to the practice and purpose of the faith.
Our God is indeed …
𝑻𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒚 𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓!

Download the latest Newsletter here:
http://poegham.files.wordpress.com/2026/05/31st-may-2026-the-most-holy-trinity-assumption-of-our-lady-church-parish-of-weybridge.pdf

24/05/2026

Owing to a problem with the WiFi we were unable to livestream this weekend - apologies. Our DONA payment device was also out of action. Keeping all those who were unable to join us for this great feast a truly blessed conclusion to the Easter Season.

23/05/2026

Part 2 “Seven Days in Krakow - May 2026”

23/05/2026

Part 1 of “Seven Days in Krakow - May 2026”

22/05/2026

𝑭𝒓 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔 𝑾𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒔

In the words of Simon and Garfunkel - “Gee it’s great to be back ”. I will try and “keep the customer satisfied”; but please assist me as I do my best in this busy time. This weekend we celebrate and of some of our adults. We continue to pray for all our newly confirmed young people and Benjamin who will be confirmed on his First Holy Day.

The academic year is fast disappearing, and we pray for all who are still sitting exams. We pray too for those starting at new Universities or Colleges or starting out in the world of work / vocational training, or those preparing for other new , including our marriage couples.

I have been humming along to another song (I must still be in holiday mode) sung originally with great gusto by M People – “Search for the inside yourself” finding the key to my life, aiming high, shining with God’s truth. We can all contribute to life’s rich tapestry! As we return from our Easter Season to ordinary time, that is the calling for us all! Our inner-selves are glowing with the Holy Spirit’s presence, empowering us, filling us with resilience and the inner-strength to overcome life’s . We are called to live authentically and discover our true potential. We are to be the bridge builders, linking heaven and earth.

Today we celebrate the birthday of the church – we face changes and challenges, but we can sing the great anthem “You’ll never walk alone”! Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart and you’ll never walk alone!

- Happy to you and your loved ones! -

𝑳𝑬𝑻 𝑼𝑺 𝑮𝑶 𝑹𝑬𝑱𝑶𝑰𝑪𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑻𝑶 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑯𝑶𝑼𝑺𝑬 𝑶𝑭 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑳𝑶𝑹𝑫

Download the latest Newsletter here:
http://poegham.files.wordpress.com/2026/05/24th-may-2026-pentecost-assumption-of-our-lady-church-parish-of-weybridge.pdf

17/05/2026

7th Sunday of Easter - Sunday 17th May 2026

15/05/2026

𝑭𝒓 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔 𝑾𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒔

We offer a warm welcome to Fr Bill and Fr Peter, who, God-willing, will be supplying at our Masses this weekend. I to Krakow, Poland, on EasyJet, just after the Ascension of Jesus and will return to base late on Friday 22nd. If you need a priest in an emergency, please contact your nearest Catholic Community, or the parish office.

On Thursday we celebrated the of the Lord into Heaven. Now, we are approaching Pentecost, the celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit on the young Church. In these days before , we are invited (with our Lady and the Apostles) to pray earnestly watching – waiting – prayerfully reflecting. They are in prayer in the Upper Room, awaiting the Holy Spirit. Many have received the Holy Spirit in baptism in recent weeks of all ages. Our newly confirmed too, have received the gift of the Holy Spirit. I found it extremely moving to confer the sacrament in the absence of a bishop. We pray for all those who were confirmed from our wider parish (167 young people), the twenty-one from our parish, and all those across our diocese. We should all continue to pray for a renewed openness to the Holy Spirit’s action in us - and these days before Pentecost present us with a opportunity for this.

We are to communicate the Holy Spirit on this Sixtieth “ Sunday”. Pope Leo says, “We need faces and voices to speak for people again. We need to cherish the gift of communication as the deepest truth of humanity, to which all technological innovation should also be oriented”. What do I communicate? How do I communicate? Do I hide away or seek to interact for the greater good. Good communication is at the heart of our quest to be missionary witnesses to .

Thank you to those in our community with a special responsibility for communicating and for the kind and loving ways in which they do this. Livestream / page, Newsletter, Children’s Newsletter, the parish office, catechists, those who write up meetings, those looking into ways to “effectively communicate”, in our rapidly changing .

𝑰 𝑩𝑬𝑳𝑰𝑬𝑽𝑬 𝑰 𝑺𝑯𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝑺𝑬𝑬 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑳𝑶𝑹𝑫’𝑺 𝑮𝑶𝑶𝑫𝑵𝑬𝑺𝑺 𝑰𝑵 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑳𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑶𝑭 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑳𝑰𝑽𝑰𝑵𝑮

Download the latest Newsletter here:
http://poegham.files.wordpress.com/2026/05/17th-may-2026-7th-sunday-of-easter-assumption-of-our-lady-church-parish-of-weybridge.pdf

15/05/2026

This week's E-Bulletin from Diocese of Arundel & Brighton includes news from across our family of faith: Our Lady of Ransom, Eastbourne, welcomes a new St Joseph the Worker statue, the new parish of Weybridge marks a pastoral plan meeting milestone, and students from St Oscar Romero Catholic School in Worthing near the end of their fantastic furniture project. Click on the link to read this week's edition and find out more - https://mailchi.mp/abdiocese/this-weeks-newsletter-is-out-now-4763885

This week's E-Bulletin includes news from across our family of faith: Our Lady of Ransom, Eastbourne, welcomes a new St Joseph the Worker statue, the new parish of Weybridge marks a pastoral plan meeting milestone, and students from St Oscar Romero Catholic School in Worthing near the end of their fantastic furniture project. Click on the link to read this week's edition and find out more - https://mailchi.mp/abdiocese/this-weeks-newsletter-is-out-now-4763885

10/05/2026

Weybridge Parish –
One Year On: Reflecting, Listening and Looking Ahead

Representatives from across the new Weybridge Parish gathered on 30th April for their fourth meeting since April 2025. Reflecting on the first year, Canon Chris Spain described the journey as “a marathon, not a sprint,” recognising that while much progress has been made, change takes time to be felt across parish life. Important foundations have been established, including closer collaboration between clergy, regular meetings of parish secretaries, and the development of parish-wide groups for finance, communications, IT, and formation.
A strong theme throughout the evening was the importance of shared leadership and the contribution of lay people in helping parish communities flourish. The experience of Esher and Thames Ditton, where parish life has continued while their priest has been unwell, was discussed with admiration and gratitude. It was recognised that while this has brought challenges, it has also revealed the remarkable generosity, resilience, and capability of lay people when they are encouraged to step forward.
The meeting also looked ahead to future priorities, including improving communication, strengthening outreach to young people and schools, developing opportunities for formation and mission, and building a stronger sense of belonging across the parish. One of the highlights of the evening was hearing about the new Friendly Café initiative at Christ the Prince of Peace, Weybridge, which is already helping to combat loneliness and create community. The overall tone of the meeting was hopeful, collaborative, and realistic, with a shared commitment to continue growing together as a welcoming and missionary parish community.