Sunday Readings

READ AT HOME Sixth Sunday of Easter  17 May 2020 Full Version Here. Collect Grant, almighty God,that we may celebrate with heartfelt devotion these days of joy,which we keep in honour of the risen Lord,and that what we relive in remembrancewe may always hold to in what we do.Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,who … [Read more…]

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

16 – 17 May, 2020 ‘Christ says to us, what he said to his Apostles: “If you love me, keep my commandments.” This really presents a strong personal challenge – there are so many questions that go with this direction given to us by Christ himself. Like who is my neighbour? like do I lovingly … [Read more…]

MASS TIMETABLE REVIEWED

Fr Edwin, Deacon Jithin and Dean Peter have longed for the further easing of Mass attendance restrictions due to the Coronavirus.We have heard many expressions of sadness at the closing of our churches during this difficult and hard time. With the restrictions just announced we have worked on providing more opportunities for parishioners to attend … [Read more…]

BLESSING OF ALL MOTHERS

We are blessed especially in the Cathedral Parish and give thanks for all our Mothers. We thank you for your sacrifices, wise counsel, love, faith and prayers. We love you and offer you our gratitude for your strength and you gentleness.We know, like Mary the mother of God, our mothers shed silent tears as their … [Read more…]

Message from Deacon Jithin Anto

In the past few weeks, the coronavirus disease has gone global affecting almost all countries, societies, and health systems. It is disrupting varying spheres of our social, political, or economical lives. It is also interfering into our spiritual life. Spirituality is the foundation of human existence and it is getting more attention in the wake … [Read more…]

Family Prayer – Week by Week

Fifth Sunday of Easter – Year A  10 May 2020“I am the way, the truth and the life.” See Full Version Here. Something to Think AboutIn this week’s gospel, Jesus tells us that he is the way, the truth and the life. What do you thinkJesus meant when he said “I am the way?” How … [Read more…]

Sunday Readings

Fifth Sunday of Easter – 10 May 2020 Full Version here. Collect Almighty ever-living God, constantly accomplish the Paschal Mystery within us, that those you were pleased to make new in Holy Baptism may, under your protective care, bear much fruit and come to the joys of life eternal. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your … [Read more…]

The litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mothers’ Day 10th May 2020 I love the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary; it is the Church’s warm appreciation of Mary the Mother of God as our Mother also. I invite you in the warmth of your hearts to recite this litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary – linked always with the Rosary that … [Read more…]

Prayer for Archbishop-elect Patrick O’Regan

O God, the giver of all good things,We bless and thank you for Archbishop-elect Patrick,for the five years of his ministry and servant leadership among usas our Bishop in the Diocese of Sale. We thank you for the example of goodness that he has been to usand by which we have been encouraged and inspiredin … [Read more…]

A Prayer for Priests of St Therese of Lisieux

Please find below a prayer for Priests of St Therese of Lisieux from Father Pritchard. I pray that the God of peace, who brought our Lord Jesus back from the dead to become the great Shepherd of the sheep by the blood that sealed an eternal covenant, may make you ready to do his will … [Read more…]