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4th /5th MARCH 2023 Dear Parishioners, Today, we have the story of the Transfiguration. Jesus is seen by Peter, James and John in splendid glory. It is a moment to treasure as Jesus’ face shone like the sun’ and his … Continue reading →

25TH /26TH FEBRUARY 2023 Dear Parishioners, The Season of Lent began last week on Ash Wednesday. We were marked in the sign of the cross with ashes and invited: “Repent and Believe in the Good News”. The wearing of ashes … Continue reading →

7TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 18TH /19TH FEBRUARY 2023 Dear Parishioners, This Sunday’s readings are very challenging. What Jesus calls us to live in the Gospel is very different from the way society, or our own instincts, or as it … Continue reading →

11TH /12TH FEBRUARY 2023 Dear Parishioners, Be warned, the scripture today need a lot of thinking and working on. Sometimes there is a simple parable or story that is self-explanatory – but not today! Two weeks ago we heard ‘the … Continue reading →

5TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 4TH /5TH FEBRUARY 2023 Dear Parishioners, This Sunday’s readings, both the first reading from Isaiah 58, and Psalm 111, as well as Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the mount (last Sunday’s Gospel), use many … Continue reading →