The Advent of Memory
December 13, 2024 - by CBD Parish
Early in the morning a few weeks ago, I glanced at my desk phone and found I had 15 missed calls from the same number. There was no…
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Restoring Hope
December 13, 2024 - by CBD Parish
Vinnies Christmas Appeal 2024 Our Parish St Vincent de Paul Conferences continue to provide practical support, friendship and advocacy for the most vulnerable members of our…
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Advent and Christmas
December 13, 2024 - by CBD Parish
Celebrating the Birth of Christ The principle celebration of the Birth of Christ in the Western part of the Church was on 25 December;…
Advent Season Faith Reflections
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Homily – Second Sunday of Advent (Year C)
December 6, 2024 - by CBD Parish
What can we say about John the Baptist? Scripture is descriptive of him. He is no stranger to the wilderness. His diet included wild honey and locusts. His clothes were…
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From the Parish House
December 6, 2024 - by CBD Parish
It is hard to believe that we are already into the second week of Advent. This Sunday we light the second of our Advent candles, this candle symbolises peace and…
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Sandy Curnow Reflection
December 6, 2024 - by CBD Parish
Angels for Christmas and afterwards Holy, Lord God of Hosts (Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth) we say in the Mass, almost absent mindedly as we grope for…
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Hoping to Help
December 6, 2024 - by CBD Parish
Vinnies Christmas Appeal 2024 The highs and lows of volunteering Volunteering can be most rewarding, but it comes with its fair share of difficult situations. Our…
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Advent and Christmas
December 6, 2024 - by CBD Parish
The Coming of Christ In the course of Advent, the readings from the Old Testament trace the expectation throughout the history of Israel of someone who was to…
Advent Season Faith Reflections
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November 29, 2024 - by CBD Parish
The season of Advent is upon us. As with a change in season, our mind shifts and so do our actions. Leading up to Christmas, Advent is a season most…
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November 29, 2024 - by CBD Parish
This week marks the beginning of Advent, and the start of a new liturgical year for our newly formed Our Lady of Pentecost Parish. Advent invites us to…
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