Presider’s Page for 12 January (Baptism of the Lord)
This feast of the Baptism of the Lord marks the last day of Christmas. At his baptism Jesus sees how much he is loved by God and is given the power to go out and spread the news. We share that power through our baptism.
Presider’s Page for Monday 6 January (Epiphany of the Lord)
On this feast of the Epiphany we celebrate the revelation of who Christ is. The visit of the wise men reminds us that Jesus came as the Saviour of all nations, including ours. We worship God who wants all people to be saved.
Presider’s Page for 5 January (Second Sunday of Christmas)
We gather to celebrate the first Sunday of 2020, with thankfulness for the year just gone. We ask God for continuing care and protection as face this New Year, not knowing what it will bring.
05 January, 2020. Second Sunday of Christmas
Prayer (ICEL 1998) God most high, your only Son embraced the weakness of our flesh to give us the power to become your children; your eternal Word chose to dwell among us, that we might live in your presence. Grant us a spirit of wisdom to know how rich is the glory you have made…
02 January, 2020. Thursday before Epiphany
Our destiny is to keep on growing into Christ until our identity is fully shaped by our relationship with him…
Presider’s Page for New Years Day 2020 (Mary, Mother of God)
Happy New Year! On this first day of the Year of Our Lord 2020, we acclaim Mary as Mother of God and ask her to mind us and those we love during this new year. Today is also World Peace Day, a day during which we pray for peace.
31 December. 7th Day in the Christmas Octave
As well as recalling the struggles of the past year, new year’s eve invites us to give thanks for the blessings that have enhanced our lives…
Presider’s Page for Sunday 29 December (Holy Family)
The Holy Family is the focus on the first Sunday after Christmas, so we honour Jesus, Mary and Joseph today. We worship God who shared the life of the human family, and thank God for all the gifts we continue to receive in each other.