To lose one priest is sad to lose two priests in six weeks seems careless. We welcomed Fr. Bill and his family into the parish three and a half years ago having managed to find a a new curate's house large enough to accommodate his family.

Fr. Bill came as a Deacon, for one of the most important years of his ministerial life and he has made a big contribution to the parish. We were more than appreciative of him when a very short time after his ordination as a priest he became Priest in Charge during Fr Roger's illness and call up. This was a steep learning path for him but as always Our Lord was there to guide. Fr Bill immersed himself into parish life with the support of Lisa and the children and we are grateful to him for all his work at St. Wilfrid's. Please pray for him and his family as they take up a new life in Leigh on Sea.

Ruth Bryant & Jean Rose, Churchwardens

December 20004 Magazine