Catherine Watkins

Dear Parishioners, “For what greater thing is there than that God should become man?” Another Christmas? Yes, but not the same as the previous ones.  Each Christmas is unique and brings us that joy, peace and happiness of the infant Jesus being born in our hearts.  Indeed, this is my first Christmas with you and how blessed I am to share my joy of the infant … [Read more...] about Newsletter 25.12.22

Dear Parishioners, “Power is never good unless he be good who has it. A good name is better than wealth.  No sword can slay it; no rope can bind it”. John the Baptist in today’s Gospel summons us to play our essential part by leading lives of repentance, conversion and renewal, thus preparing the way for the Lord’s second coming. We start this process by spiritually … [Read more...] about Newsletter 04/12/22

Dear Parishioners, The most important thing in my life is my relationship with my Saviour and King, Jesus Christ. Today, the last Sunday of the Liturgical Year, it is right and just that we honour Christ as our King.  For Christ is yesterday and today, the beginning and the end, Alpha and Omega; all time belongs to him and all ages. To Him be glory and power through … [Read more...] about Newsletter 20/11/22

Dear Parishioners, "When I die, God will not measure my head to see how clever I was; God will measure my heart to see how caring I was”. The central theme of the readings is “The Day of the Lord” or the “Second Coming” of Jesus in glory, as judge, at the end of the world.  The readings warn us about the final days of the world, our own death and the final … [Read more...] about Newsletter 13/11/22