Sunday 03 August 2025
Eighteenth Sunday
This Sunday, the Lord warns us about putting our trust in what we own. It is not material possessions that ought to give us a sense of security or worth but our trust should be in God alone. Our word ‘possessions’ which signifies what we own should warn us in and of itself: how quickly what we own can ‘possess’ us, if we are not careful. A bigger house, a faster car, more money: all of these things can become so many ‘gods’ that we desire. We take nothing with us when we die. We must use the blessings we have in this life to seek to bless others who have less than we do. In this way we ensure that we are not possessed by what we possess, but rather - after the example of Jesus - use what we have to bless others in turn.
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Father Edmund
The Assumption
August is dedicated to the Assumption of our Lady, body and
soul, into Heaven
St John Vianney
Monday is the feast of St John Vianney, the patron saint of priests throughout the world
Mount Tabor
Wednesday is the feast of the
Transfiguration on Mount Tabor, when Our Lord revealed His glory to Peter, James and John and Moses and Elijah appeared
Prayer Requests
Frank Naughton, Joan White, Jack Ackford Reynolds, Chris McFadden,
Maureen, Ray Hancock, Colin Wood, Nicola Avery, Baby Jake, Pat, Marion Andrew, Lisa Gilmore, Ella-May Ehlen, Pat, Edna, Anne Donnelly, David Fitzgeraldson, Jean Bowles, Tony Kemp, Antoinette Denney, Francis Ellis, Babies Avery and Vincent White, Christine Fernandes, Kath Leahey, Jim Shepherd, Joanne, Michael, Sophie, Elliott, David, Karen Seymour, Mavis O’Donnell, Baby Alana, Honora Ellis, Marie, Sheila, and Vincent Smith. Please pray for those who have died: Kevin Brady, Doreen Byrne, Eileen Carden, Maria Lee, Philomena Horgan, Fr Gerard McGuiness, and Anne Clisham.
Social Projects
Our social projects reflect Christ’s call to serve those in need. We provide food, friendship, and assistance through initiatives like our weekly hot meal café, weekend food bank, and Refugee Assist program. We are committed to supporting families, ensuring they feel welcome and cared for in our parish, and providing opportunities for them to grow in faith together.