On the weekend of the first Sunday of Advent (1st December 2024) the Catholic Church introduced a new edition of the Lectionary, and we started using it for our Masses at OLSD. This significant update marks the culmination of years of meticulous work to enhance the liturgical experience for the...

On Friday, 8th November at the ‘Service of Light’, Holy Eucharist, we remembered the deceased members of 96 families in the Parish and called upon the names of 700 angels of light. During this time, we can offer prayers for their eternal rest, a mass offering and comfort for those...

Dear Parishioners As we conclude the pastoral year 2023-2024, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. Your prayerful spirit, active participation, hard work, and unwavering commitment have been instrumental in enriching our parish community and to be truly a house of God. It has helped me...

Christiane Maria e José Del Fresno (Christy) was received into full communion with the church and confirmed at the Easter Vigil on Saturday 30th March by Fr Anthony. Christy has been attending weekly RCIA sessions since last September and has quickly become a familiar face in the parish helping with...

On Saturday 23rd December from 4.00pm to 8.00 pm, the Altar servers of the parish met for their second formation meeting led by Fr Anthony and accompanied by the parish team of Michelle, Sharon, James, Debbie and Elizabeth.   Father Anthony began the formation by giving instruction on the Mass...

The parish thanks Rita an Terry Curran for beautifully preparing and adorning the Advent Wreath. The Advent wreath is not merely a decorative item; it is a deliberate design that holds profound symbolism.  Significance of the Advent Wreath Shape and Colour Since circles have no beginning and no end, the...