Father Augustine writes.....

The late U.S. President John F. Kennedy once said, "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them." It is against this backdrop that I should like to express my sincere gratitude to all you parishioners of St. Bartholomew’s Norbury for your kind generosity. Your personal gifts and the beautiful words you have both said and written to me are fuel that fires me up, ready to do more! Right from my very first meeting with Fr. Deo, I was most warmly received, and I felt so very welcome, immediately feeling at home. Hence, I could give my best to the community. You opened not only your arms but your doors to me and made me feel a valued member of the parish community. So many of you, at one point or another, made me feel especially loved - not just tolerated. For every kind word, amazing conversation, invitation for a meal, each gift of a smile, and warm welcome extended to me, I say a big thank you! Please continue to pray for me as I shall for you. I'll see you again, God willing. Otherwise, we shall definitely meet at Jesus' feet. Shalom. Fr. Gus.