Saints

Saint Stephen is recognised as the first martyr and a patron saint of deacons and altar servers. In the Acts of the Apostles, it is recorded that he was denounced for blasphemy after a dispute with members of a Jewish synagogue in the year 36. He was one of the first seven deacons ordained by St Peter and the apostles as helpers to look after widows and the poor. St Stephen worked many miracles a... Read More

Dear Readers Prayers and Very Best Wishes for a Happy and Holy Christmas and a New Year full of peace, hope and kindness! Read More

St John John, son of Zebedee and Salome, was one of the Twelve Apostles. John was called to be an Apostle by Jesus in the first year of His public ministry. He is believed to be the same person as John the Evangelist, John of Patmos and the Beloved Disciple. John's older brother was St James the Great, another one of the Twelve Apostles. Jesus referred to the brothers as 'Boanerges' meaning 'sons... Read More