John

Dear Friends,  Today’s first reading and Gospel are preparing us to celebrate the feast of Pentecost in two weeks time. Jesus promises that, although he will go away, his disciples will not be left as orphans because the life of Christ is shared with them. The Holy Spirit will be given to them to strengthen them in their faith and to help them face the hostility and … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 14.05.23

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 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