Parish Bulletin 17 March 2024 – Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year B

Posted on by ijoffice on March 14th, 2024

Dear sisters and brothers,

Since I started reviewing the Collects (Opening Prayer) of the Mass I have been struck by how ancient the prayers are. This is ironic when some denounce our ‘new’ mass as ignoring tradition. Read more…

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Parish bulletin 10 March 2024 – Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year B

Posted on by ijoffice on March 7th, 2024

Dear sisters and brothers,

As we are now more than halfway through Lent the Collect of today’s mass invites us to rejoice: O God, who through your Word reconcile the human race to yourself in a wonderful way, grant that with prompt devotion and eager faith the Christian people may hasten toward the solemn celebrations to come. Read more…

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Parish bulletin 3 March 2024 – Third Sunday of Lent, Year B

Posted on by ijoffice on February 29th, 2024

Dear sisters and brothers,

The Collect of today’s mass is an ancient prayer which invites us to be aware of our failings, limitations and sins but not to be disheartened by them for we have received God’s mercy and forgiveness: “O God, author of every mercy and of all goodness, who in fasting, prayer and almsgiving  have shown us a remedy for sin, look graciously on this confession of our lowliness, that we, who are bowed down by our conscience, may always be lifted up by your mercy.” Read more…

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Parish Bulletin 18 February 2024 – First Sunday of Lent, Year B

Posted on by ijoffice on February 15th, 2024

Dear sisters and brothers,

We have begun the season of Lent where the readings follow a similar pattern each year. So, I thought I might focus more on the liturgy.  Read more…

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