General
Sundays of the Year
The Year of the Priest - 2009/2010
Pope Benedict XVI formally opened the Year of the Priest at a prayer service in St Peter's Basilica on the Feast of the Sacred Heart, 19 June 2009, when he said:
" The Church needs priests who are holy, ministers who help the faithful experience the merciful love of the Lord and who are convinced witnesses to that love."
The year coincided with the 150th Anniversary of the death of St John Vianney, the Cure d'Ars, who is the Patron Saint of Parish Priests. The Year of the Priest concluded with an international meeting of the Pope with the Priests from 9 - 11 June 2010 and a concelebrated Mass.
THE LITURGICAL YEAR OF THE CHURCH, YEAR C.
The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
25 July 2010
God is in his holy dwelling; he will give a home to the lonely, he gives power and strength to his people.
The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary TIme
18 July 2010
God himself is my help; The Lord upholds my life. I will offer you a willing sacrifice; I will praise your name O Lord, for its goodness.
The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
11 July 2010
In my justice I shall see your face, O Lord; when your glory appears my joy will be full.
Sacramental Preparation 2010
Preparation for First Reconciliation preparation will commence at the end of September and conclude on 26 October 2010. For further details, please contact the Parish Office.
The Parish Assembly
Parish Dedication
Almighty God, we say "YES" to your invitation,
to welcome the stranger, traveller and refugee.
To feed the hungry and give drink to the thirsty who come to our door.
To clothe the naked who suffer with cold.
To visit the sick in the hospitals and in their homes.
To care for prisoners, for people caught up in loneliness and despair.
In this way, as a community and as individuals,
we shall live out our baptismal call to bring others to Christ,
by living out the good news your Son proclaimed,
a message of love and compassion for all people.
We ask that your wisdom touch our every word and deed.
Amen.
Removal and Restoration of the Painting of the Ascension
The Mather Brown Painting of The Ascension, was removed and taken for restoration on Wednesday 11 June 2008. This painting was purchased in 1838 and was used in a rented room until the opening of St Joseph's Church in 1841, where it has been hanging ever since. It has suffered considerable damage from the ravages of time, oil smoke and water during the course of its history
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It was removed without incident in a most professional manner, for which we are very grateful.
The image on the right shows the painting as it was hanging behind the alabaster altar.
The image on the left shows the painting as it is being lowered to the floor. Much of the damage can be seen in the lower left hand corner of this image.
The painting has since been restored and was returned to its place in the Church in March 2010. Photo to follow.
Please see Parish History page for further information.