Lent

by | Mar 2, 2019 | Blog

The season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. It is the time when the whole Church prepares to celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ. The period of Lent lasts for forty days. This is in imitation of Christ who fasted for forty days just before He began His...

Who are the 72?…

by | Jul 6, 2019 | Gospel Reflections

Saints Matthew, Mark and Luke all tell us how Jesus sent the Twelve Apostles out to preach but it is only St Luke who tells us of these 72 disciples. This number is symbolic; in Genesis chapter 10 there appears a list of Noah’s descendants – some 72 names – from whom...

Annual Garden Party

by | Jul 2, 2019 | Gospel Reflections

Don’t miss the social event of the year!  This Saturday, 6th July, sees the annual St Mary’s Garden Party.  Come along to the beautiful gardens at St Mary’s Presbytery at 2:00 pm and join in the fun. Cream teas, stalls, tomboloa, live music and great...