“In the storm’s of life, you can survive by grace, faith and hope.” On the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the readings show God’s power and love. They remind us to trust in Him and live as new creations in Christ. The Holy Mother church reminds and encourages us, her children, that Christ is with us even in the midst of all the storms of this … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 23.06.24
Minutes of the PPC Meeting 4 June 2024
PRESENT: Fr Peter Raj, Richard McGreevy (St Helen, Chair), Fran Ludden (St John of the Cross), Keith Copperwheat (St John of the Cross), Clare Glenn (St John of the Cross), Bruce McKenna (St Helen), Ann Gibbs (Sacred Heart), Margaret Burrows (Sacred Heart), (Antonia Martinez (Parish Administrator), Catherine Watkins (Secretary) Fr Peter opened the meeting with a … [Read more...] about Minutes of the PPC Meeting 4 June 2024
NEWSLETTER 16.06.24
“When we work, we work. When we pray, God works.” The readings for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, focus on faith, growth, and humility. The messages show God’s power to nurture and transform lives, encouraging us to trust and follow Him. God’s Nurturing Power: God takes a small shoot and grows it into a great tree. This shows His … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 16.06.24
NEWSLETTER 9.6.24
“Sin does not stop God’s grace from flowing, but God’s grace will stop sin.” The readings for today, the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, give the name “sin” to our offenses against God. When we sin - violate God’s Commandments - we distance ourselves from Him; when we refuse, or fear, to admit our sins, we deny ourselves God’s freely offered pardon and … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 9.6.24
NEWSLETTER 2.6.24
“The Eucharist is truly a glimpse of heaven appearing on earth. It is a glorious ray of the heavenly Jerusalem which pierces the clouds of our history and lights up our journey.” Today, we celebrate the solemn feast of Corpus Christi. It is three feasts in one: the feast of the Eucharistic sacrifice, the feast of the Sacrament of the Eucharist and the feast of the Real … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 2.6.24