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Holy Cross Parish goes Into the Wilderness
Our Lord Jesus, taught His Disciples, and teaches us through the scriptures: “Ask and you shall receive.” St. Mary of the Cross Mackillop once said: “Never see a need without doing something about it.” St. John of the Cross tells us: “Seek in reading and thou shalt find in meditation.” These short, yet powerful messages,…
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Shrove Tuesday at Holy Cross Parish
On Shrove Tuesday, 1 March, we will hold our annual Burning of the Palms and Holy Oils and Burial of the Alleluia followed by a pancake supper. Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, is traditionally marked by the preparation of the ashes for the next day, the burial of the Alleluia for the season…
Read MoreHOLY CROSS PARISH LAUNCHES THE CATECHISM PROJECT
The duty of each and every Catholic is to conform themselves to timeless truth. That truth is the truth revealed in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour, and entrusted to the holy Catholic Church to be made known through Scripture and Tradition. Only through the revelation of Christ do we find what is good and…
Read More2021 – A Year in Review
Today we draw 2021 to a close – another year of change that has tested our resilience and strength. Whilst a challenging year for many, it’s been wonderful to still find means of connection and support within our parish community. In honour of the final day of 2021 – we wanted to celebrate all we…
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Carols by Candlelight
On the evening of Tuesday 21st December, we were fortunate enough to be able to celebrate our annual Carols by Candlelight Service at Holy Trinity Church. The beautiful evening was filled with scripture readings and Carols, helping us spiritually prepare for the celebration of Christmas. The Christmas Nativity was also blessed by Fr. Andrew. Thank…
Read MoreHOLY CROSS PARISH PRESENTS CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
Holy Cross Parish Presents our annual Carols by Candlelight service at Holy Trinity Church on Tuesday, 21 December, at 8:00 p.m. The service is one of stunning traditional and contemporary carols with readings telling the history of our salvation and the coming of the Messiah with images of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the baby…
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Holy Cross Parish ‘Prepare a Way!’
Holy Cross Parish is pleased to launch the Advent Resource ‘Prepare a Way!’ This specially created resource, is a tool which is hoped will spiritually nourish readers throughout the days and weeks of Advent. ‘Prepare a Way!’ offers daily reflections made up of antiphons, scripture and prayer. It also draws on Sacred Tradition, making use…
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