Celebrating 15 Years of Service: Thank You, Deacon Steve!
November 21, 2025
This is Deacon Steve’s last weekend assisting on the altar at Mass.
This is Deacon Steve’s last weekend assisting on the altar at Mass. He is stepping back from his role after this weekend.
While we are saying thank you for his active service, we are delighted that Deacon Steve is not going anywhere! He will still be involved in the Parish in any way that Fr Keith would like him to be.
Deacon Steve has served our Parish for 15 years and we are profoundly grateful for his steady presence. During his tenure, he has faithfully assisted:
- Four full-time Parish Priests
- One Priest in Charge
- Two periods of interregnum
- A major COVID lockdown
His impact on the parish, both in visible ministries and in the many unseen tasks, is immeasurable.
Thank you, Deacon Steve, for everything you have done for St Philip Evans over the last 15 years. We wish you every blessing in the future.
God bless from all in St Philip Evans.
The parish office will be closed for the next two weeks. Teresa, our parish secretary, is on Jury Service from Monday 24th November. If you have any urgent enquiries please contact Fr Keith. His contact details are in the newsletter.
The Parish is in need of people to serve at the weekend Masses as we now only have 4 regulars and Emma is the first new server for some years. As Caru shows you do not need to be a school child to be a server and we are aware that there are a number of ex-servers who are still regular attenders at Mass. With Deacon Steve taking a step back that will often leave Fr Keith on his own on Sunday mornings. If you are interested please speak to Fr Keith or Deacon Steve
The U.C.M will be holding a Christmas Themed Coffee Morning in the Hall on Tuesday November 18th between 10 am and 12 midday. Tea, coffee, raffle and lucky dip. Take a couple of hours out to relax with friends! As always, all proceeds will go to parish funds!
On Sunday 26th October we commemorated 40 years since the first Mass was celebrated in our church.
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