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Special Mass at St Joseph's Primary School - re-opening after fire


Yesterday, 23 January, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School in Harlesden, northwest London, enjoyed a very special Mass in which Bishop John Sherrington officially reopened the school following the devastating fire of September 2015.

During the Mass, Bishop John also blessed the new altar and the new stained glass window that had been commissioned through the generous fundraising of the parents.

The stained glass window depicts the presentation of baby Jesus at the temple, and that event was the focus of the Gospel passage read by Fr Stephen. Bishop John spoke about the scene in the window representing two important things.

The first is that it reminds Christians about their Baptism when their parents presented them to the Church. The second thing is that the light comes streaming through the window and the school goes out carrying the light of their faith into the wider community.

Some very special guests were in attendance including Ms Tolley (Brent Strategic Director for Children and Young People) and the Mayor of Brent, Cllr Arshad Mahmood. The school also welcomed Mr Coyle (Headteacher of Newman Catholic College) who provided learning areas at his school for six weeks so the education of the St Joseph's children could continue while temporary classrooms were being installed on their own site.

St Joseph's were also delighted to welcome representatives from the Catholic Children's Society who provided a significant financial donation to the school just days after the fire.

A special recognition was given to the Governing Board who were also at this celebration. The Governors tirelessly support the school community by volunteering their time and their wide range of skills to support the children and staff.

St Joseph's now looks forward to a bright and hopeful future for the whole school community.

Pictured: l-r: Mrs Quinlan, Mr Romain,Chair of Governors - St Joseph's, Ms Kirby, Deputy Head, St Joseph's, Mr Stubbings, Headteacher, Cardinal Vaughan, Ms Tolley, Brent Strategic Director for Children and Young People, Mrs Titus, Headmistress, St Joseph's, Bishop John Sherrington, Cllr Arshad Mahmood, Mayor of Brent, Fr Stephen Willis, Mr Coyle, Headteacher, Newman Catholic College, Dr Keenan CCS.

Visit St Joseph's website: www.stjosephsrc.co.uk/

See their amazing promotional video: www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=200&v=TrdpuOWw6aM

www.stjosephsrc.co.uk/

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