The season of Lent begins on Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is a day that holds profound meaning for many, reflected in the large numbers who come to Mass on that day. Masses will be held at 9:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The season of Lent is marked by two major themes. The first is that of … Continue reading 22/2/09 – Lent
Category: Liturgical Seasons
Last week we celebrated the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. This officially brought to a close the season of Christmas, when we celebrated the incarnation; Christ's becoming one like us Our parish's celebration of Christmas required the assistance and hard work of many parishioners. My sincere thanks go to all of the liturgical … Continue reading 18/1/09 – One Season Ends, Another Begins
On this Third Sunday of Advent, four more symbols will be added to the Jesse Tree by the children. These recall the story of our ancestors in faith. They also recall the covenant between God and us, a covenant sealed through the fulfilment of God's promise of a Messiah. In Advent we prepare to celebrate … Continue reading 14/12/08 – The Jesse Tree (Week 3)
On this Second Sunday of Advent, four more symbols will be added to the Jesse Tree by the children. These recall the story of our ancestors in faith. They also recall the covenant between God and us, a covenant sealed through the fulfilment of God's promise of a Messiah. In Advent we prepare to celebrate … Continue reading 7/12/08 – The Jesse Tree (Week 2)
On this First Sunday of Advent, four symbols will be added to the Jesse Tree by the children. These recall the story of our ancestors in faith. They also recall the covenant between God and us, a covenant sealed through the fulfilment of God's promise of a Messiah. In Advent we prepare to celebrate the … Continue reading 30/11/08 – The Jesse Tree
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