Intercessions for Funeral Mass Priest: Dear friends, since God has loved us so much, we too must love one another No one has seen God, but as long as we…
Reflection Nothing ever really dies, that is not born anew. The miracles of nature, all tell us this is true. The flowers sleeping peacefully beneath winter’s snow, awaken to the…
An Irish Blessing May love and laughter light your days and warm your heart and home May good and faithful friends be yours wherever you may roam May peace and…
First Readings A reading from the Book of Genesis Then God said: “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. Let them have dominion over the fish of…
This is a sample wedding booklet. If you have decided to have a booklet at your wedding, this booklet will demonstrate the correct order of the Mass. You can also…
One of the most striking characteristics of our faith is the emphasis it places on forgiveness and on God as a forgiving God. The words of Jesus and the actions…
Having prayers said and Masses offered by a priest for loved ones who have died and for other intentions has always been an important part of our Catholic faith…
To take the Eucharist to the sick is one of the richest ways of showing that they are considered to be full members of the community. That was originally…
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.”Organising a FuneralPreparing the funeral Mass of a loved one who has died can be…
At Confirmation, the family gathers together, just like at Baptism, to celebrate the child becoming an adult Christian. Confirmation is a celebration for the family and the parish. The…
The community of the Church, the people of God who work together in a parish to build God’s kingdom, come together to celebrate the Eucharist. The great message that…
The Catholic Church teaches that Marriage is a sacramental celebration of love between a man and a woman, symbolising God’s love for us. Marriage is a reflection of the loving…
Baptism is a unique celebration; it’s about being born into the Christian family and beginning one’s journey of faith. It is a very important occasion in the life of…