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Dear Parishioners, “The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind.  But the goodness of a person spreads in all directions”. Today’s readings challenge us to choose freely and wisely to observe the laws given by a loving and caring God.  He revealed His laws to His Chosen People through Moses and the prophets in the Old Testament, and through His … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 12.02.23

Dear Parishioners, “If you light a lamp for someone else, it will also brighten your path.” The common theme of today’s three readings is our two-fold mission to the world, to be salt and to be the light of a city built on a hilltop. We are called to live our short lives as traces of salt and candles of light.  Just a little salt transforms everything.  Just … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 05.02.23

Dear Parishioners, “You give but little when you give of your possessions.  It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” We start this Ordinary Season Sunday with the invitation to be witnesses.  The central theme of today’s readings is a challenge to live like the Lamb of God and to die like the Lamb of God and thus bear witness to Christ the “Lamb of … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 15.01.23

Dear Parishioners, “Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine”. On this Fourth and Last Advent Sunday before the Feast of Christmas, we are renewed in the blessings of one of the perennial promises of God in the Holy Scripture that He will always be with us for ever and ever (Deut 31: v8).  This promise He has continued to manifest … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 18.12.22

Dear Parishioners, “All human wisdom is summed up in two words - wait and hope.”  Today’s readings speak about waiting patiently. Waiting is hard enough; doing it patiently, harder still.  Waiting presupposes an expectation, as we must be waiting for something.  Patience requires us to accept that we are not in control, but instead we must rely on others to … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 11.12.22