| At Mass or the Lord’s Supper, the people of God are called together into one to celebrate the memorial of the Lord or Eucharistic sacrifice. It is the obligation of the Faithful Catholics to participate in Mass on the Lord’s day. At this gathering, following the traditions set out in the Acts of the Apostles, singing at least some parts of the Mass is encouraged. If anyone of the parishioners is celebrating a special occasion, like wedding anniversary, birthday, or the anniversary of a deceased relative, he/she is welcome to arrange with priest to join the offertory procession, taking gifts to the Altar.
Only baptised Catholics who have prepared themselves are invited to receive communion. Communion bread is given to the communicant normally in their open hand or tongue; and it is to be eaten at once. Should you see anyone behaving differently, urge them to eat the bread immediately. Sick communicants are welcome to organise with the priest or the acolyte to receive communion at their seats. The normal posture during the Mass is to stand at all major prayers. However there is no objection to anyone wishing to kneel at any time of the Mass. Getting together on Sundays is an occasion to greet one another and to celebrate the joy together. Making oneself available for socialising before and after Mass will enhance the celebration of God’s love. Yet a period of silence before Mass, in the church, will help for a devout preparation for the Liturgy and to recollect themselves. Should you wish to make an offering towards a special Mass Intention, there are Mass Intention envelopes available in the foyer of the church. Recommended stipend for an ordinary Mass Intention is $10 and for a November Mass $20. Intentions could be for the deceased relatives and friends or for a special petition or could be a thanksgiving for a special occasion. Though most of the intentions for the deceased are mentioned in Sunday Mass, the priest will celebrate a Mass each for each of the intentions. Mass stipends are considered as gifts to the priests and is not included in the income of the parish. All parish Masses will normally have various ministers assisting at the Altar. This is to reflect the communal nature of our liturgy. All Ministers are trained and commissioned for the ministry. Anyone wishing to join any of the ministries is welcome to discuss it with the Parish Priest. According to the need and suitability he will advise the volunteer. Church decorations reflect the mood of the liturgical season. Use of Green colour in the decorations means it is one of the Ordinary Sundays of the liturgical calendar. Red is reserved for Pentecost and Good Friday as well as the feast of Martyrs. White is for the joy of Easter, the Christmas and the memory of other saints. Violet is penitential colour and is for Lent and Advent |
Mass times: The Lord’s Day Saturday: 6pm (Vigil) Sunday : 8am,
Reconciliation: Rosary: Saturday 8.25am |