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Sunday 1st January 2012 -
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
Gospel - Luke 2:16-21 (Theotokos = "God-bearer" [Greek]; We honour, venerate
Mary. Catholics do not worship Mary.)
Homily
by Fr. Philip Dyson,
11am Mass (11:45
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(As Christians we are called to imitate Mary, our mother and
model. we are called to say "yes" to God's plan for us,
whatever it may be and wherever it may lead. Pray
for the strength to say "yes" to God in your life.)
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Sunday
8th January 2012 - Feast of the Epiphany.
Gospel - Matthew 2:1-12
(Jesus
is the star we are to follow.)
Homily
by Fr. Philip Dyson,
11am Mass (13:04
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(Pray
that people everywhere will discover Christ as their Lord and
Saviour. Lord, help me to seek You always. Keep my eyes ever
focused on You Amen.)
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[also of the day: 1st reading, Isaiah 60:1-6; Ps,
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Sunday 15th January 2012 - 2nd Week Ordinary Time. Year B
Gospel - John 1:35-42 (''Speak Lord,
Your servant is listening''; To follow Jesus means to become His
Disciple; Discipleship is a constant turning to the Lord.)
Homily
by Fr. Philip Dyson,
11am Mass (10:00 mins)
(Sing or say slowly
and prayerfully: "Here I am Lord, Is it I Lord? I have heard
you calling in the night; I will go Lord, if You lead me; I will
hold Your people in my heart.") [torch.op.org
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Sunday 22nd January 2012 - 3rd Week Ordinary Time. Year B
Gospel - Mark 1:14-21
Homily
by Fr. Frank Harris, 9am Mass
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Sunday 22nd January 2012 - 3rd Week Ordinary Time. Year B
Gospel - Mark 1:14-21 ("Following
Jesus means always putting him first"; To be a disciple means
being prepared to follow even where we don't want to go")
Homily
by Fr. Philip Dyson ('Expect the
unexpected") 11am Mass (8.23 mins)
(Pray: Ask the Lord to strengthen you to follow Him
as best you can.") [torch.op.org
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Sunday 19th February 2012 - 7th Week Ordinary Time. Year B
Gospel -
Mark 2:1-12 ('Jesus heals
the paralytic'; 'So many people gather at the house, they are
forced to crowd around the door')
Pastoral letter from Bishop
Christopher read
by Fr. Philip Dyson, 11am Mass (8:17 mins)
(Pray: Jesus sees the whole person.
Think of someone you love. Thank God for them. give thanks for how
they look, how they sound, for their personality, for their gifts,
for everything they have given to you.)
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[1st reading,
Isaiah 43:18-19,21-22,24-25;
Ps, 40; 2nd 2 Corinthians 1:18-22
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Lent
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almighty God, through the yearly observances of holy Lent, that we may
grow in understanding of the riches hidden in Christ and by worthy conduct
pursue their effects. Amen'
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Letter for Lent 2012 and Reflections for Lent 2012
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Sunday 26th February 2012 - 1st Sunday of Lent. Year B
Gospel -
Mark 1:12-15 ('The testing /
temptation of Jesus') Homily
by Fr. Philip Dyson,
9am Mass (12:15 mins) (Pray: 1. This Lent
for for the renewal the church needs to give more effective
witness to Christ; 2. Transform me, Lord, this Lent so that I may
become the person You want me to be.)
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see also >>> Petition for Marriage
The Government’s imminent consultation on changing the definition of marriage is of great concern. As Catholics we are encouraged by our Bishops to participate in the consultation and make our objection known. A change in the meaning of ‘marriage’ would remove any reference to begetting and bringing up children.
-- see also 'Westminster2010' here
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Laetare Sunday - 18th March 2012 - 4th Sunday of Lent. Year B
Gospel -
John 3:14-21 (God loved
us so much, he sent His Son, not to condemn but to save.)
Homily
by Fr. Philip Dyson,
11am Mass (12:20 mins)
(Pray: For all those who live in darkness, who
don't follow Jesus or don't want to follow Jesus. Pray for
yourself, that you will always follow Jesus, the light of the
world.) torch.op.org
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Laetare Sunday - 18th March 2012 - 4th Sunday of Lent.
Homily
by Fr. Frank Harris 9am Mass
(8:07 mins)
'The Healing Sacrament of Reconciliation'.
Forgiveness & Restoration. Sin consists of every thought, word
and deed which is not in conformity with the will of God.
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Sunday - 25th
March 2012 - 5th Sunday of Lent. Year B
Gospel
- John 12:20-33 (Cometh the 'hour'.
Jesus speaks openly about his death.) Suffering and failure
can be so difficult to deal with. Pray: for all those suffering at the moment and fearful for the future. Take time
to reflect on distressing experiences that have become an avenue
for your own change and growth. Thank God for them.
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- Dominican Friars: homily for today
by Richard Finn O.P. with readings links
1st
reading, Jeremiah 31:31-34;
Ps, 50; 2nd Hebrews 5:7-9
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2nd Sunday of
Easter - 15th April 2012 Year B - Divine Mercy Sunday
Gospel -
John 20:19-3
(read by
visiting Fr. Andrew) "Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side;
do not be faithless, but believing."
Homily
by Fr. Philip Dyson (Doubt is not a rare experience; Jesus was gentle
with the doubter.)
11am Mass (13:00 mins)
(Pray:
Thank God for the gift of faith and pray for a deepening of it.)
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3rd Sunday of
Easter - 22nd April 2012 Year B
Gospel -
Luke 24:35-48 "Jesus
stood among them and said 'Peace be with you'; ... they thought
they were seeing a ghost; ....it is written that the Christ
would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that, in
His name, repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be preached
to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses to
this." Homily
by Fr. Philip Dyson 11am Mass (11:11 mins)
(Pray: 1. Lord Jesus, open our minds to understand the scriptures that we may fully comprehend the truth of your
word; 2:>>>>>>
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2: For healing and the capacity to forgive
those who have hurt you in the past.)
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From Pope Paul
VI in Evangelii Nuntiandi: 21. "Above all the Gospel must be
proclaimed by witness. Take a Christian or a handful of Christians
who, in the midst of their own community, show their capacity for
understanding and acceptance, their sharing of life and destiny with other
people, their solidarity with the efforts of all for whatever is noble and
good. Let us suppose that, in addition, they radiate in an altogether
simple and unaffected way their faith in values that go beyond current
values, and their hope in something that is not seen and that one would
not dare to imagine. Through this wordless witness these Christians stir
up irresistible questions in the hearts of those who see how they live:
Why are they like this? Why do they live in this way? What or who is it
that inspires them? Why are they in our midst? Such a witness is already a
silent proclamation of the Good News and a very powerful and effective
one. Here we have an initial act of evangelization. The above questions
will ask, whether they are people to whom Christ has never been
proclaimed, or baptized people who do not practice, or people who live as
nominal Christians but according to principles that are in no way
Christian, or people who are seeking, and not without suffering, something
or someone whom they sense but cannot name. Other questions will arise,
deeper and more demanding ones, questions evoked by this witness which
involves presence, sharing, solidarity, and which is an essential element,
and generally the first one, in evangelization."
From Pope Benedict, May 8, 2011:
The depression and discouragement of the two disciples on the way to Emmaus is seen "when the disciples of today distance themselves from the Jerusalem of the Crucified and Risen One, when they cease to believe in the power and the living presence of the Lord. The problem of evil, of pain and suffering, the problem of injustice and abuse, of fear of others, of outsiders, and those who arrive to our lands from far away and seem to threaten who we
are, [this] brings Christians of today to say with sadness: 'We had hoped that the Lord would free us from evil, from pain, from suffering, from
fear, from injustice.'" The Pope invited all those at Mass to rediscover Christ, through the Word
of God, and the sacrament of his Body and Blood, which "restores to us the
eyes of faith, so as to see everything and everyone with the eyes of God and
the light of his love." "Be holy!" the Pontiff urged them. "Put Christ at the
centre of your lives. Build the edifice of your existence upon him."
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4th Sunday of
Easter - 29th April 2012 Year B - Good Shepherd Sunday, World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Gospel -
John 10:11-18
"I am the
good shepherd....who lays down his life for his sheep"
Homily
by Fr. Philip Dyson 9am Mass
(13:44 mins) (Pray: 1: That those who minister in the Church will
always be good shepherds; 2: Lord Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd
who keeps watch over our lives. May I be ever attentive to your
voice and submit fully to your wise rule for my life. Draw me near
to you that I may always find peace and joy in your presence.)
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5th Sunday of
Easter - 6th May 2012 Year B - Gospel -
John 15:1-8
"I am the vine, you are the branches"
Homily
by Fr. Philip Dyson 11am Mass (12:32 mins) - (Pray: 1. For those who feel isolated from their
community; 2. Lord, help me to remain close to You all the
days of my life, Amen.) [torch.op.org
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6th Sunday of
Easter - 13th May 2012 Year B - Gospel -
John 15:9-17
"This is My commandment: love one another as I have loved you"
Homily
by Fr. Philip Dyson 11am Mass (11:34 mins)
(Pray: 1. Ask God to help you see those
you do not get on with or like, as He sees them; 2. Lord, help me to
love You and my neighbour to the best of my ability, Amen.) [torch.op.org
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13th May 2012 - 9AM Mass, First Holy
Communion, Homily
by Fr. Philip Dyson; Renewal of Baptismal Vows; Bidding Prayers inc. Celebration of Music & Arts
Festival Week (13 mins)
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Sunday 20th May 2012 Year B - The Ascension of the Lord.
Gospel
Mark 16:15-20 Homily
by Fr. Frank Harris 9am Mass (7:24 mins)
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