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PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE – Christmas – ‘Incarnation and Redemption!’

23 Dec 2022

In this final letter to you, I am at a loss for words – not my usual situation! Your good wishes, both written and spoke ...

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PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE – Lovingly Advent – ‘Waiting for the Child!’

16 Dec 2022

Since the Augustinian appointments for 2023-26 were announced, several people have asked us how we are feeling about mov ...

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PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE – Joyfully Advent! – ‘Rejoice in the Lord!’

9 Dec 2022

Today we celebrate Gaudete Sunday and light the third, rose-coloured candle in our Advent wreath. Latin for ‘Rejoice’, G ...

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PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE – Peacefully Advent! - ‘Prepare the Way!’

2 Dec 2022

Dear Friends, As the Season of Advent gradually unfolds, the central characters emerge – this week, John the Baptist. ...

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PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE – Simply Advent! - ‘Stay Awake…’

25 Nov 2022

This Season of Advent invites each of us into a time of thoughtfulness as we prepare to celebrate the ‘sudden coming of ...

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Pastor’s Perspective ‘Christ the King – An Unusual Saviour!’ - 20th November 2022

25 Nov 2022

This past year, we farewelled the Queen and welcomed the new King. Despite our diverse views on monarchies, I daresay mo ...

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Pastors Perspective - ‘Saints of the Augustinian Order - a Gift Shared!’

25 Nov 2022

Each year on 13 November, the Augustinians celebrate the Feast of All Saints of the Order. Familiar names include August ...

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Pastor’s Perspective ‘Celebrate What We Have Been Given -70 Years!’

25 Nov 2022

As we give thanks for our Parish Community at this time of celebration, the following quote comes to mind from my letter ...

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Pastor’s Perspective - All Saints and All Souls - ‘ Our Reason for a Sure Hope!’

25 Nov 2022

Saints should excite us because this is our story and our call too. The great feasts of All Saints and The Faithful Depa ...

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PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE – ‘Mission is in our Midst!’

21 Oct 2022

Dear Friends Mission awareness manifests itself in myriad ways, supported by the strong teachings of the Second Vatica ...

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PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE – Mission - ‘A Church that is Open to Everyone!’!

14 Oct 2022

Dear Friends Two dates occurred this past week, both significant to the Church’s Mission: Tuesday 11 October – 60th A ...

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PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE – “You shall be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8) A Christ-centred Church that is Missionary and Evangelizing!

7 Oct 2022

Dear Friends This past week, the Church celebrated the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. As we focus on Mission during the ...