Feast of the Epiphany Saturday/ Sunday 1/2 January Officially called “The Epiphany of the Lord,” this feast celebrates the epiphany, manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles, symbolized by Christ’s manifestation to the Magi (wise Men). The feast originally was more closely connected to Jesus’ baptism, the primary theme of the feast in Eastern Churches to…...

FATHER DAREK’S AND FATHER MARIAN’S PRAYER FOR YOU THIS NEW YEAR Lord, I pray for our people who believe in you. May they enjoy the gift of your love, Share it with others and spread it everywhere. I ask this through Christ our Lord Amen. I wish to thank all parishioners for their good wishes,…...

A Blessed and Merry Christmas For a child is born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Councillor, Might God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) On this Christmas Day surrounded by our loved ones and friends let us remember the true meaning of…...

The Advent Season and the Advent Wreath The word ‘advent’, from the Latin adventus (Greek parousi), means ‘coming’ or ‘arrival’. The Advent Season is focused on the ‘coming’ of Jesus as Messiah (Christ or King). Christian worship, Bible readings , and prayers not only prepare us spiritually for Christmas (His first coming), but also for…...

                                    www.lifelink.com.au   Archbishop Costelloe SDB includes in his appeal letter, “My annual Christmas Appeal for LifeLink is the only occasion I take each year to directly ask you – our parishes, parishioners and members of the Western Australian…...

Our Parish Prayer to St Andrew, the Apostle O Glorious Saint Andrew, You were the first to recognize and follow the ‘Lamb of God’. With your friend St John, (John the Baptist), You remained with Jesus for that first day, for your entire life, and now throughout eternity. As you led your brother Saint Peter…...