20th Apr – Easter Sunday - Flower Arrangement, Theme – Jesus our Risen Lord 1st Reading: Acts 10:34a,37-43, 2nd Reading: Colossians 3:1-4, Gospel: John 20:1-9 In today Gospel's reading we read of the “Empty Tomb”. The disciples did not believe what the women had said, and even those who were present at the tomb were surprise. This is evident by [...]
Acts 10: 34, 37-43 - This passage marks a turning point in the early Christian Church - the inclusion of the Gentiles in God our Father's salvation plan. The core message of Christianity is that Jesus Christ came to bring healing, justice, and salvation to all. And God’s love and salvation are for everyone, not just a specific group, and it invites us to reflect on our own attitudes [...]
In Luke's account, we witness the events of the Last Supper, where Jesus institutes the Eucharist, offering his body and blood as a sacrifice for our sins. This profound act of self-giving love forms the very heart of the Christian faith. Despite knowing that he would soon face betrayal and ultimately sacrifice his life, Jesus remained obedient to God’s will. [...]
Isaiah 43:16-21 signifies a message of hope and renewal, urging the people to forget the former things; and look forward to a new future where God will perform extraordinary acts of redemption, even greater than the Exodus. This is saying that God is about to do something completely new and transformative in their lives, despite the past struggles and exiles; [...]
Encounter Way of the Cross 7 March - 11 April Every Friday @ 7pm There will be no Holy Hour. Way of the Cross for Seniors Thursdays 27 Mar, 3, 10, 17 Apr 9.30am to 10.30am St John Vianney Lent Reconciliation Service – City District Mon 24 Mar, 8pm : St Joseph’s Church, [...]
Encounter Way of the Cross 7 March - 11 April Every Friday @ 7pm There will be no Holy Hour. Way of the Cross for Seniors Thursdays 27 Mar, 3, 10, 17 Apr 9.30am to 10.30am St John Vianney Lent Reconciliation Service – City District Mon 24 Mar, 8pm : St Joseph’s Church, [...]
Encounter Way of the Cross 7 March - 11 April Every Friday @ 7pm There will be no Holy Hour. Lent Reconciliation Service – City District Mon 24 Mar, 8pm : St Joseph’s Church, 143 Victoria St. (Combined parishes of OLOL, SPP, St Joseph’s Church) Tues 25 Mar, 8pm: Church of St Bernadette Wed 26 [...]
Encounter Way of the Cross 7 March - 11 April Every Friday @ 7pm There will be no Holy Hour. The Art of Silence Wed 12 March 8pm Bethel Some of you played a game before EC just now where you were asked to remain silent and focus on your own thoughts. Was it difficult [...]
Encounter Way of the Cross 7 March - 11 April Every Friday @ 7pm There will be no Holy Hour. The Art of Silence Wed 12 March 8pm St Michael Room Some of you played a game before EC just now where you were asked to remain silent and focus on your own thoughts. Was [...]
In Matthew 9:35-38, “Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest [...]
