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Dear Friends,  As Christians we believe, not in a remote mysterious divine being, but in one who is revealed in the face of Jesus Christ. In the readings last Sunday Jesus speaks of himself as a shepherd who guides his flock, protects them when they are threatened and feeds them when they are hungry.  In today’s Gospel he tells us that he is the Way to the Father, … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 07.05.23

Dear Friends, As I enjoy the warm weather and the tranquillity of the vast ocean before me, I continue to thank the Almighty for my vocation and for all the people entrusted to my care. Today is called Good Shepherd Sunday, and appropriately, this day is also the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.  Today, the Church calls us to reflect on the meaning of God’s call for … [Read more...] about Newsletter 30.04.23

Dear Parishioners, In my priestly life, I have met many people who told me that the story of the disciples going to Emmaus is one of their favourite Bible stories and I certainly include it in my list of favourite ten New Testament Stories. Why?  Because it is such a human story.  It is about ordinary, everyday disappointments and ordinary discoveries of God in our lives.  … [Read more...] about Newsletter 23.04.23

Dear Parishioners, Today is Divine Mercy Sunday, the 8th day of the Feast of Easter in which Blessed Pope John Paul II said that we receive the Easter Gift. And what is this very special Easter Gift?  It is the gift of Divine Mercy and forgivingness. On this Divine Mercy Sunday, we hear once again the familiar story of Thomas, who had to touch and see before he … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 16.04.23

Dear Parishioners, Christ is Risen!  Alleluia!  Alleluia!  Happy Easter! We are Easter people and Alleluia is our song! What a great privilege for me to celebrate my first Easter with you.  I am so blessed by your presence and your lives.  May you be filled with the love, hope, joy and peace of the Risen Lord this Easter and every day.  May Alleluia be … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 09.04.23