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“Joy is not the absence of suffering. It is the presence of God.” The 3rd  Sunday of Advent Year C is also known as Gaudete Sunday, a day of rejoicing. The readings encourage us to find joy and hope in the coming of the Lord. This Third Sunday in Advent is full of comfort and joy.  The liturgy bids us to be happy, not to worry, for the Lord is near. And if we want … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 15.12.24

“Advent creates people, new people.” The Second  Sunday of Advent challenges us to prepare a royal highway in our hearts so that we may receive Jesus as our saving God at Christmas.  We should also be prepared for Christ’s daily coming into our lives in the Holy Eucharist, in the Holy Bible, in everyone we encounter, and in the praying community. Finally, we are … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 08.12.24

“Advent increases our hope, a hope which does not disappoint.  The Lord never lets us down.” The readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent Year C, provide rich themes of hope, promise and the call to vigilance as we prepare for the coming of Christ.  Advent is a time of waiting and anticipation, a time to prepare our hearts and minds for the arrival of the Saviour. … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 01.12.24

“As many have learned and later taught, you don’t realize Jesus is all you need until Jesus is all you have.” This Sunday, the last in Cycle B of the Church’s liturgical year, the readings describe the enthronement of the victorious Christ as King in Heaven in all His glory. Instituting this Feast of Christ, the King in 1925, Pope Pius XI proclaimed: “Pax Christi in regno … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 24.11.24

Regretfully, Father Peter’s scheduled return flight on Thursday was cancelled and his having to travel back on Friday precludes our having our usual bulletin letter from him. A Second Collection - ‘Appeal for the Sacred Heart SVP Conference’ will be taken at all Masses this weekend. Next Sunday is the Feast of Christ the King, celebrated as Youth Day. First … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 17.11.24