Today is the last Sunday of Pentecost and a time to reflect on Christ the King as we prepare for Advent. Lots of wonderful music and familiar voices. “When the bloom of the jacaranda tree is here, Christmas time is near.” The jacaranda blossoms are displaying the full glory of their colour. As we’re not […]
What a beautiful time of year. It’s been grey the past couple of days but we are still seeing blossoms of spring. This photo was taken in the park at our recent parish picnic. Scroll down the page and you’ll find images of some of the saints from the parish enjoying the great outdoors in […]
20 September 2020 We’re celebrating the new growth of spring with its fresh greens and glorious colours. Today we hear the parable of the labourers in the vineyard and reflect on the generosity of the landowner as he invites everyone to come and work among the vines. Follow the parts of the service on this […]
August 16, 2020 Today is the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Thanks to Stephanie for the image at the top of this post of our own stained glass window. Our statue of Mary is robed and ready for the celebration. In this post you will hear readings and music from our […]
July 26, 2020 The beautiful image at the top of this post is of a mosaic of Mary Magdalene and Jesus at the Magdala Centre on the Sea of Galilee in Migdal. In our own church the statue of Mary Magdalene is robed for the patronal festival. On Wednesday night, the actual feast day, a […]
July 19 2020 The first reading this morning is about Jacob’s dream of the ladder between heaven and earth. “And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.” This illustration is from the […]
12 July 2020 Neil and Philip are ready to welcome you to church in this cold weather – with matching coats, scarves and smiles. On this page you will find music, prayers and readings and a reflection on the gospel with Fr Graeme. Use the + and – arrows to open and close the sections. […]
5 July 2020 St Mary Magdalene’s reopened for Sunday Mass on June 28, with a single service for the whole community, and a lively congregation of over 30 thankful people. Throughout July there will be a single Sunday Mass at 10 am. The blog continues as well with a shortened version of the service. On […]
June 28, 2020 This is our first Sunday for many weeks when the church is open for people to come to worship together physically. We’re thankful for those people who are able to meet together and for those who are still worhipping at home. Follow the service on this page, using the + and – […]
Introductory rites Liturgy of the Word Greeting of Peace We are the body of Christ.God’s Spirit is with us. The peace of the Lord be always with you.And also with you. Liturgy of the Eucharist The Communion Rite Concluding rites Blessing and Dismissal The Lord be with you.And also with you. The peace of God,which […]