Archive for October, 2009
Pastor’s Desk: Feast of All Saints
Feast of All Saints
Welcome everyone to our Masses on the first Sunday of November. This year, the Solemnity of All Saints falls on a Sunday and takes precedence over the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, so our Readings are from the Solemnity. Personally, I think this is a beautiful celebration because it celebrates all those [...]
October 31, 2009
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Pastor’s Desk: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Welcome everyone on this Bank Holiday weekend to our Sunday Eucharist. The Readings this Sunday are ones of hope in the midst of difficulty. Our First Reading from Jeremiah speaks to the People of God about their life after their Babylonian exile. In the midst of all their suffering, Jeremiah offers a ray of hope. [...]
October 24, 2009
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Road Safety Authority
We have received a letter from the Road Safety Authority requesting our support.В A new road Traffic Bill will propose a reduction in the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers.В The RSA asserts this reduction will reduce the risk of collisions, save lives and prevent injuries.В They have set up a dedicated web site [...]
October 21, 2009
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Pastor’s Desk: Mission Sunday
Mission Sunday
Welcome everyone as we celebrate with the worldwide Church this year’s Mission Sunday. The theme this year is “Reach Out”, which reminds us that the Gospel message of Jesus Christ is not something to be held personally and exclusively but always needs to be shared with others. That is a task for the local [...]
October 17, 2009
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Pastor’s Desk: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Volunteering Sunday
Welcome everyone to our Masses on this 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Last Sunday we prayed in our Prayers of the Faithful for a “spirit of generosity on this our Parish Volunteering Sunday.” Well I am delighted to say that a spirit of generosity was truly present with over 70 people signing up for [...]
October 10, 2009
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