Under the care of the Discalced Carmelite Friars
Dear brothers and sisters,
In today’s liturgy we are invited to see the big picture of God’s love for us and to rejoice. Our Gospel is the story of Jesus’ cure of a man born blind (Jn 9:1-41). Read more…
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Today and for the next two Sundays our Gospel readings are from John not Matthew. They were chosen to help prepare those who are to be baptised at Easter. Read more…
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Every Lent the Gospel of the Second Sunday is that of the Transfiguration of Jesus. This year it is from Matthew (17: 1-9). Read more…
Continue Reading →Infant Jesus Parish will be hosting ecumenical WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2023
- JOIN WITH TAIWAN IN PRAYER
Friday 3rd March 10.30am
IJ Church and Parish Centre
ALL ARE INVITED – please bring a plate of finger food to share (some suggestions – spring rolls, samosas, sandwiches, fruit, salad, sliced meats, baked goods – party pies, sausage rolls, slices,
or any desserts…)
The day will commence with prayer, art and song on the theme “I Have Heard About Your Faith” written by WDP Prayer committee of Taiwan followed by a simple luncheon and cuppa.
A short film will be shown and donations will be accepted on behalf of the Bible Society in its Outreach for 2023 towards Taiwan’s Immigrant Brides.
If there are any parishioners of Taiwanese descent who would like to be part of this prayer initiative, we would love to hear from you.
{Also, if anyone is able to assist with cultural decorations and Asian food for the day, please contact the parish office9276 8500and Tracey Hardman at tchidlow@hotmail.com
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Dear brothers and sisters,
“Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted/tested by the devil.” What is at stake in today’s Gospel (Mat 4:1-11) is Jesus’ identity as Son of God. Matthew began his Gospel with the genealogy, a description of Jesus’ origins in the people of God. Read more…
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