by Ann Pearton | Jan 14, 2021 | Parish Bulletin, Weekly Newsletter
Pope at Audience: We can always praise God, whose love never fails Continuing his catechesis on prayer at the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on “the prayer of praise”, which is possible in every circumstance because God is always faithful. By...
by Ann Pearton | Jan 7, 2021 | Christmas, Parish Bulletin, Weekly Newsletter
Year of St Joseph (Dec 8, 2020 to Dec 8, 2021) What do we plan to do at Maryvale Parish to celebrate and participate in the Year of St Joseph? Consecration to St Joseph? Online Resources “Go to Joseph! Have recourse with special confidence to St. Joseph, for his...
by Will | Dec 31, 2020 | Christmas, Parish Bulletin
9 Things You Need to Know About Epiphany The magi followed the star and found Baby Jesus. What are we to make of this mysterious event? Jimmy Akin BlogsJanuary 5, 2020 On Jan. 6 (or in the United States, the first Sunday after Jan. 1) the Church celebrates the feast...
by Will | Dec 31, 2020 | Parish Bulletin
From the Archdiocese Dear Monsignor/ Rev Father Warm Christmas Greetings to you. In light of the State President’s address this evening (28 December 2020), which reverts us back to level three lockdown restrictions. Starting at midnight until the 15 January 2021, all...
by Ann Pearton | Dec 29, 2020 | Christmas, Parish Bulletin, Sunday Reading Reflections
“Jesus ~ The Star That Guides All People.” The Feast of the ‘Epiphany of the Lord’ is the feast of manifestation. On this day we celebrate the coming of the mysterious strangers from across the desert who had been following heavenly direction and who finally arrived...
by Ann Pearton | Dec 24, 2020 | Parish Bulletin, Sunday Reading Reflections
“Families are made up of Young and Old”. The readings of today offer several points for reflection, beginning with the first reading regarding our openness to God’s will and guidance and the depth of our Faith. The second reading reflects again on the first reading...