Catherine Watkins

Dear Parishioners, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” Let us appreciate our call to be Christ’s disciples: every one of us is called by God, both individually and as Church members, to be His disciple.  The call is both a privilege and responsibility.  The mission of preaching, teaching and … [Read more...] about Newsletter 22.01.23

Dear Parishioners, Baptism points back to the work of God and forward to the life of faith. Today’s feast concluded the Christmas season, Jesus’ baptism is recorded in the three synoptic Gospels, namely Matthew, Mark and Luke.  In each of these Gospels the scene is presented as a very important turning point in Jesus’ life; a) a moment of identification. b) a moment … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 08.01.23

Dear Parishioners, “For what greater thing is there than that God should become man?” Another Christmas? Yes, but not the same as the previous ones.  Each Christmas is unique and brings us that joy, peace and happiness of the infant Jesus being born in our hearts.  Indeed, this is my first Christmas with you and how blessed I am to share my joy of the infant … [Read more...] about Newsletter 25.12.22

Dear Parishioners, “Power is never good unless he be good who has it. A good name is better than wealth.  No sword can slay it; no rope can bind it”. John the Baptist in today’s Gospel summons us to play our essential part by leading lives of repentance, conversion and renewal, thus preparing the way for the Lord’s second coming. We start this process by spiritually … [Read more...] about Newsletter 04/12/22