BOOKS — a selection of books produced by Redemptorist Publications are available for purchase at the back of St Alphonse after the 11:15 Mass on Sunday (and after the 19:00 Mass on Saturday by request to Fr Ed). These books are beautifully presented, and are on a variety of topics, and are ideal both for personal use and to give as gifts:

How to read the Bible — Brendan McConvery CSsR. Brendan is well-known to our parish, and his guide is both inspiring and practical, “for beginners and for those who have forgotten how”.

Personal Prayer: Living in love with God — John Trenchard CSsR. John is former Provincial of the London Province of the Redemptorists, and now serves as a parish priest in Derby. This book is a must-read if you are interested in deepening (or even re-starting!) your prayer life.

A celebration of Life: When a loved one dies — Gerry Moloney CSsR & George Wadding CSsR. Gerry is the director of Redemptorist Communications in Ireland, and George, with a background in moral theology, is involved in pastoral ministry at Clonard, Belfast. The book is, again, a practical and inspiring resource for those who have loved and lost.

A Faith for Life — George Wadding CSsR. An attractive, accessible ‘taster-catechism’ from which you can learn, or be reminded, of the essentials of our Christian Faith.

Saint Gerard Majella: Rediscovering a Saint — Brendan McConvery CSsR. As the title suggests, Brendan presents this popular saint to those who may not know much about his remarkable life and the great devotion attached to him. Gerard is the Patron of expectant mothers.

Sunday Missals — at last we have another batch available!

Weekday Missals — these substantial volumes have the prayers and readings for Mondays-Saturdays for the whole 2-year cycle of the Lectionary, including Feast days. There are also devotional resources included.

CHRISTMAS CARDS, beautifully produced, with proceeds going to Redemptorist missions abroad.

REDEMPTORIST ART CALENDARS — something useful and colourful, to keep and to give.