Father Peter announces Parish Goals
Parish Goals
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Father Peter Announces Parish Goals
Parish Goals Make a Contribution to Debt Reduction
June 25
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St Joseph Homily June 25th, 2023
Introduction
To prepare our hearts today to reflect together on the readings I would like to share a piece written in 1930 by Blessed Merloni:
Act so that your life is hidden in God with Jesus. When one is hidden with Jesus, one ... Read More »
May 14
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St Joseph Homily May 14th, 2023
Introduction:
From the Everlasting Man:
The human story began in a cave, the cave which popular science associates with the cave-man and in which practical discovery has really found archaic drawings of animals. The second half of human history, which was like the ... Read More »
April 30
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St Joseph Homily April 30th, 2023
Introduction: Yesterday I received an email from the parish priest where my parents used to worship in Dunedin NZ. He shared with me part of his reflection for the Mass of the Good Shepherd.
In the Gospel of John, the phrase " they ... Read More »
Confirmation Mass April 27
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Confirmation Mass April 27th, 2023
Introduction:
My dear Friends, we have gathered here this evening to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. Two parishes are represented, St Luke’s and St Joseph’ along with their pastors, priests, and Deacons. Indeed, tonight is a very special night for everyone here. My intention ... Read More »
April 23
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St Joseph Homily April 23rd, 2023
Introduction: Sink into the Resurrection. Everything has changed. St Augustine famously wrote, ‘Our hearts are restless until they rest in Thee.’ Is there still a little restlessness inside of you that - in this Mass needs to be addressed - with a healing ... Read More »
April 16
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St Joseph Homily April 16th, 2023
Introduction: There is merging of living streams today in our liturgy, the feast, and the readings. The second Sunday of Easter, the Resurrection of the Lord!!! Alleluia! And with it we celebrate the feast of Diving Mercy Sunday, instituted by St JPII, the ... Read More »
Good Friday
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Good Friday Homily ‘Passion Of Our Lord Jesus Christ’
Introduction:
We are gathered this afternoon to commemorate the Passion and death of Jesus. Most of the world doesn’t know what is happening to no fault of their own. More reason for us to be here representing all our ... Read More »
March 26
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St Joseph Homily March 26th, 2023
Introduction:
Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord;
Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication.
The Psalm gives us direction for our time of reflection on the readings. Be attentive. The Holy Spirit ... Read More »
March 12
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St Joseph Homily March 12th, 2023
Introduction
As we go through the readings allow the gaze of Love Crucified touch your heart. People are indeed dying for lack of this kind of love. And Jesus shows us how he encountered the lost sheep and placed it on his shoulders. ... Read More »