The Kingdom of God is very near you!

by | Jul 1, 2022 | News

We are called and sent to bring the deep peace of the kingdom of God into the world. The prophet Isaiah (First Reading) proclaims a joyful time of peace that flows like a river from the healing, comforting love of God, which is compared to the intimate, tender bond...

A few words from Fr Joe……………….

by | Jul 1, 2022 | News

I’m sure we have all spent some time during the week wishing the weather was better, praying for some sunshine, asking God to banish the dark clouds, heavy rain and bring us some of the blue skies and gentle breezes that we need so much. The weather of course is one...

‘Follow me’

by | Jun 24, 2022 | News

This Sunday’s readings focus on the commitment needed to respond to the Lord’s call, a reminder that true faith comes from the heart. The Gospel tells of the wholehearted commitment required by Jesus of his followers – not coercion, as suggested by James and John....

A few words from Fr Joe…………..

by | Jun 24, 2022 | News

One of the many joys of the priesthood is sharing bits and pieces of life with brother priests from different countries, cultures and experiences. Recently I’ve spent a lot of time with three African priests from Nigeria, Malawi and Uganda. Each of these men have come...

The Lord is the strength of his people

by | Jun 17, 2022 | News

This Sunday we are invited to consider God’s invitation to each one of us—to repentance, to knowing God as our deepest desire, to oneness with others in faith, to following Jesus by imitating his way of life. The readings give us much to ponder. Zechariah (First...

A few words from Fr Joe………..

by | Jun 17, 2022 | News

On each one of the past 7 Saturdays I have celebrated Mass for a special occasion, four First Communions, two Weddings and one Jubilee. In between there have been the ordinary daily Masses, many Funerals, some Baptisms and the celebrations on Sundays. We also had...