A very happy conclusion to our Parish Fundraising for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care was the symbolic presentation of a giant cheque just before Easter by the Mamma Margherita core group and Yvette and Sharon, Seniors Ministry Lead and Social Ministry Lead. Once again, a HUGE thank you to all...
After the Good Friday liturgy on Friday 18th April 2025, the church was transformed in preparation for the Easter Masses which begin with the Easter Vigil on Saturday 19th April at 8.00pm. Our Flower Team have been very busy behind the scenes helping to make this transformation as can be...
The Easter Triduum began with Maundy Thursday Mass, the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. During the Mass, 12 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion had their feet washed. Many of these are new to this ministry and after the formation held during Lent, are looking forward to carrying out this ministry...
From noon on 4th April to noon on 5th April 2025, our parish opened its doors for 24 hours, offering opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration, confession, and personal prayer. It was a beautiful way to deepen one’s spiritual journey during Lent and a wonderful opportunity for our parish community to come...
As we all know, the Eucharist is at the centre of all that our church is and does. It is the ‘real presence’ of the risen Lord and it is a joy for us to be able to share in this gift at Communion every time we come to Mass....
For people working at sea, icy conditions and harsh storms are a regular occurrence. Days can feel long and cold. A knitted hat or mittens can not only help to protect them from the cold, but for the 1.5 million people who work at sea, transporting 90% of our goods,...
During the weekend of 1st/2nd March 2025 the whole parish came together in solidarity for a big fundraising effort for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care.
On Wednesday 4th December 2024 we had our fourth session of the ‘Heart Speaks to Heart’ programme, preparing our children for their first Reconciliation. The theme was “Friendship and Respect – Turning to God.” We began the session discussing how we were feeling about making our First Reconciliation and preparing for the...
Our annual carol concert was held last Sunday afternoon, 15th December 2024. The OLSD choir was joined by visiting choir, Vocal Point, for a selection of sacred and secular Christmas music and readings. We were delighted to sing for an enthusiastic audience of parishioners, friends and family who joined in...
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...
