The final scene of the movie, Dead Poets Society, is one of the most moving in cinema. Beloved teacher, Mr Keating (played by the late Robin Williams), is saying a final farewell to his students, who have been inspired by his unorthodox teaching methods and his encouragement to make your lives extraordinary.’ As he leaves…
DetailsFr Bogdan talk on Angels was very well attended. He talked about the nature of angels, separating the facts from the fiction.
DetailsThank you for your generosity to the Priest Training Fund collection last and this weekend. It is not too late to make a donation if you wish. Envelopes are available in the back of the church, or by contacting the parish office. Please continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood. For more information, or…
DetailsIn a verse preceding today’s Gospel, the disciples ask Jesus why he will not show the whole world who he is. It’s an excellent question. Surely this whole faith-journey experience and relationship with God would be far easier if there were fireworks and clear instructions. Jesus’ response to the disciples is: ‘Those who love me…
DetailsPlease come and join us on Saturday 22nd June. From: 9:30a.m to 1:00 p.m. New Volunteers are especially welcome! It has been nearly a year since we met to talk about what we dream for our parish community. Many fabulous things have happened, many others have changed and for sure much more it is to…
Details28th June – Save the date! This year once more we are very happy to invite all our parishioners to celebrate The Sacred Heart Feast on Friday 28th June. Holy Mass will be at 6:00 p.m, followed by International Evening in the Parish Hall. Bring and share! You are invited to team up with people…
Details‘Love one another’ is the basic principle of Christianity, to love as Jesus loved. It is simple, yet we can make it so complicated. Jesus’ love was controversial for some people, because it was love without exclusion. To love as Jesus loved is to love those it is hard to love. This love ultimately led…
DetailsJohn’s Gospel is sometimes referred to as the ‘spiritual Gospel,’ as it has beautiful, reflective passages. During the Easter season, we read and hear mostly from John. It is a lovely opportunity to meditate more deeply on the Word. Today, we are given the image of Jesus as the Shepherd and of his people as…
DetailsThe theme of light and darkness in John’s Gospel is strong. In today’s reading, we hear that it was ‘just after daybreak’ when Jesus appeared to the disciples. The disciples had been fishing all night but caught nothing. Then, with the dawn, Jesus appears on the beach and gently suggests that they cast the nets…
DetailsIt’s perfectly understandable: Thomas is having trouble believing that Jesus has returned to be with his friends again. The disciples, who witnessed Jesus’ arrest, torture, death and burial, are now talking about having seen Jesus in the flesh again. It sounds impossible. Thomas was not there when Jesus first appeared to the disciples, so of…
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