Sunday 3 January 2021 The Epiphany of the Lord – Mass of the Day (see also Vigil Mass) Liturgical Colour: White. Readings at Mass These readings are for the day of the feast itself: Entrance AntiphonCf. Mal 3: 1; 1 Chr 29: 12 Behold, the Lord, the Mighty One, has come;and kingship is in his grasp, […]
The NSW Government and Public Health Officer have today released updated guidelines for Churches given the current and evolving situation in the Northern Beaches LGA. Following are the restrictions that return to Churches in the Greater Sydney area, effective as of midnight tonight (Sunday 20th December): A return to the limit of 1 person per 4 square metres.[…..]
Friday 25 December 2020 Liturgical Colour: White. Readings at Mass Readings for the daytime Mass on Christmas Day: Entrance AntiphonCf. Is 9: 5 A child is born for us, and a son is given to us;his sceptre of power rests upon his shoulder,and his name will be called Messenger of great counsel. Collect O God,[…..]
Friday 25 December 2020 Liturgical Colour: White. Readings at Mass Readings for the Midnight Mass, celebrated during the night before Christmas Day: Entrance AntiphonPs 2: 7 The Lord said to me: You are my Son.It is I who have begotten you this day. Or: Let us all rejoice in the Lord, for our Saviour has[…..]
Readings at Mass Readings for the Vigil Mass, celebrated during the afternoon or evening before Christmas Day: Entrance AntiphonCf. Ex 16: 6-7 Today you will know that the Lord will come, and he will save us,and in the morning you will see his glory. Collect O God, who gladden us year by yearas we wait[…..]
Sunday 20 December 2020 4th Sunday of Advent Liturgical Colour: Violet. Readings at Mass Entrance AntiphonCf. Is 45: 8 Drop down dew from above, you heavens,and let the clouds rain down the Just One;let the earth be opened and bring forth a Saviour. Collect Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord,your grace into our hearts,that[…..]
Sunday 13 December 2020 3rd Sunday of Advent Liturgical Colour: Rose or Violet. Readings at Mass Entrance AntiphonPhil 4: 4-5 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice.Indeed, the Lord is near. Collect O God, who see how your peoplefaithfully await the feast of the Lord’s Nativity,enable us, we pray,to attain the joys of[…..]
Due to the evolving situation in the Northern Beaches LGA, tonight’s Christmas Carols at St Thomas have been cancelled. 5pm Mass will proceed as usual for those who wish to attend. On Sunday 20th December at 5pm we will celebrate Mass, followed by Christmas Carols and Champagne in the hall. This is a wonderful, relaxed[…..]
Sunday 6 December 2020 2nd Sunday of Advent Liturgical Colour: Violet. Readings at Mass Entrance AntiphonCf. Is 30: 19, 30 O people of Sion, behold,the Lord will come to save the nations,and the Lord will make the glory of his voice heardin the joy of your heart. Collect Almighty and merciful God,may no earthly undertaking[…..]
Mary McKillop Outreach Giving Tree – 27th to 29th NovemberEach year we place a Christmas Tree covered in gift tags in each Church. Parishioners are able to take a tag and donate the gift listed to the people supported by the Mary McKillop Outreach Centre. We call it our ‘Giving Tree‘. With COVID-19 still in play,[…..]
