From The Parish Priest
Dear friends,
There is much excitement in all our communities in anticipation of the events to celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. From Beacons, to concerts, to children’s races, barbecues and celebration services. There is a lot going on!
I have not known life without Her Majesty on the throne, and have very fond memories of, as an eleven year old, being fully involved in the celebrations for her Silver Jubilee in 1977!
These celebrations happen not in their own right, but as a result of the everyday life of our nation, and the contribution to it from her majesty. These great events are an opportunity to celebrate the everyday, and for us to appreciate how fortunate we are to live with the freedoms and blessings of this nation and time.
That does not mean that we rest on our laurels, we must always work for our society to reflect the values of God’s Kingdom, and that we do in the way we treat each other, and care for those, near and far, who do not share our good fortune.
Congratulations to Her Majesty, and Best Wishes to all of us as we continue to make our society fit for the King of Kings.
With love and prayers,
Philip