The Parish of St John Paul II

04/09/2026

Wishing all our children and families all the very best for the new term! Although we’ll miss our own families and no alarms, we are excited to welcome our children back to school 🥹💙

02/09/2026

Spending My Life

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Parents and friends often ask us about our goals and what we hope to become. We may dream of being a fireman, a policeman, a pilot, a nurse, or something else. Some of us may still be unsure of what our future holds.
But if we understand the true purpose of life, we know that loving God is paramount. Whatever profession we pursue and wherever life takes us, serving God should always have top priority.
We may not know exactly what tomorrow will bring, but we can choose today whom we will live for.
Lord, may our lives always be centered on You. Help us to seek Your kingdom, love You, and serve You in whatever vocation You call us to.
I love You, Lord.

Have a blessed day, everyone.

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14/08/2026

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13/08/2026

Whenever you can make it, come to Mass in person! 🕯️✨There is no substitute for gathering together and receiving the Holy Eucharist as a community.

06/08/2026

05/08/2026

Journey update from the road!
We’re now about 4 hours into our 25-hour coach adventure and have stopped in the middle of who knows where for a chance to stretch our legs and refresh ourselves. The temperature here has climbed to 29°C ☀️, but we can’t complain because Our Lady kept us cool in Lourdes these past days. The atmosphere on the coach has been amazing so far. There’s been plenty of laughter, lots of chatting, and a good bit of noise coming from the “back stage” section of the coach! It’s already feeling less like a long journey and more like a moving celebration. We’re keeping cheerful, enjoying every moment, and trusting that Our Blessed Virgin Mary continue to watch over us as we make our way home.
A few more hours, a few more snacks, and hopefully a few more naps to go! Please keep praying for a safe and peaceful journey.

More updates soon… if we haven’t all become professional coach sleepers by then!
God bless everyone.

05/08/2026

Good morning from Lourdes!🙏
It's a beautiful 22°C here, and the time is 9:07 a.m. We're just about to begin our legendary 25-hour coach journey back to Manchester.
Please keep us in your prayers... because after 25 hours on a coach, we may arrive looking like we've completed an extra pilgrimage nobody signed up for!
But we're not worried. Our Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Bernadette will surely be travelling with us, watching over us and interceding for a safe, peaceful, and maybe even comfortable journey. With God's grace, plenty of laughter, a few naps, and enough snacks to feed a small army, we'll make it! See you all tomorrow morning. God bless, and don't forget to save us a hot cup of tea when we get back!

More updates soon... if we haven't all become professional coach sleepers by then! 🙏

04/08/2026