Message on the 2nd Sunday of Lent (Y A)
Friday 27th February 2026. My dear people, I begin my message this week highlighting one of the very important ministries in our parish, the Children’s Liturgy, which occurs at the 10:30am Mass during school term. The purpose of the Children’s Liturgy is
MESSAGE ON THE 6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YR A)
Friday 13th February 2026. My dear people, I returned this morning from my visit to France where I accompanied Archbishop Comensoli as he sought to understand the reasons behind the surge in adults seeking initiation into the Catholic Church. Teresa Rhyenhart, Director
MESSAGE ON THE 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YR A)
Friday 30th January 2026. My dear people, I am filled with great joy as I sit at my desk to write my first fortnightly message for 2026. While it was good to have a break, I do enjoy bringing you different pieces
CHRISTMAS 2025
Wednesday 24th December 2025 My dear people, The excitement of the end of the year is upon us. I guess it is because we realise that the end of the year is drawing very near, and the approach of the new year
MESSAGE ON THE 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT (YR A)
Friday 19th December 2025. My dear people, I would like to start my message this week by sincerely thanking you for all your messages of support to my family and me on the death of my mum’s partner. The funeral was celebrated
INTRODUCTION BY OUR ASSISTANT PRIEST: FR JOHN VESPA
Friday 5 December 2025 For as long as I remember I have followed Jesus because He has been in my heart, he has been my friend and the love of the Holy spirit has strengthened and guided me since I was
MESSAGE ON THE 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (YR A)
Friday 28th November 2025. My dear people, ACYF is finally here!!! 34 of our younger parishioners will be attending. This three-day festival, from 30th November to 2nd December, is one of faith, prayer and community – like a mini–World Youth Day! It
MESSAGE ON THE 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YR C)
Friday 14th November 2025. My dear people, As mentioned before, 34 of our younger parishioners will be attending the Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) this year. This three-day festival is one of faith, prayer and community – like a mini–World Youth Day!
MESSAGE ON THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED (ALL SOULS’ DAY) (YR C)
Friday 31st October 2025. My dear people, I start by sharing with you the sad news that my aunt, Flavia Hector, died last Sunday 26th October. The funeral was held on Monday. In Mauritius, funerals are held the day after the death.
MESSAGE ON THE 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YR C)
Friday 17th October 2025. My dear people, I would like to start by thanking all of you for your prayers for my aunt and my family. As mentioned at Masses two weekends ago, I had to go to Mauritius for an emergency