Wednesday 23 May 2018

LONGRIDGE CIRCLE MASS AND LUNCH

Mike and Bridget with members of Longridge Circle celebrated "Strengthening family life through friendship and faith" by celebrating Holy Mass with family and friends on Sunday 20th May at St Francis', Hill Chapel.
St Francis Hill Chapel is a beautiful historic 'barn style' church set in colourful gardens, it was founded in 1755. It is a small rural Parish in the heart of the countryside, close to the village of Goosnargh. The Parish Administrator is Father Sony Joseph and the Parish is part of the diocese of Lancaster.
The picture below is of a stained-glass display, within the church, of Blessed George Beesley, a martyr, who was born about 1562 in the farmhouse that is now the Presbytery.  He died on 2nd July 1591 in Fleet Street, London.
His last words are reputed to have been, "Absit mihi gloriari nisi in Cruce Domini Nostri Jesu Christi" (Far from me to glory except in the cross of Jesus Christ) and, after a pause, "Good people, I beseech God to send all felicity ".(happiness).

Having "nourished the soul" members, family and friends "nourished the body" at Ferraris, (well known throughout Province)

 and enjoyed each others company and delicious food.



                All that remained was for a group photo after a thoroughly enjoyable "Catenian Day". 

Thanks to Bob for his photographic skills and keep watching for a report on
 "The Buxton Adventure".

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