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Christmas Mass Times 2022
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Feast of St Cecilia
On this Feast of St Cecilia, patroness of musicians, we thank our musicians, singers, and organists! Together they lead our community in the sacred music of the Church, so that our love, expressed in the union of harmonious voices, may render pleasing worship to God. We are very grateful for those giving their time and gifts to assist all of us in sacred worship here at the Oratory.
Views from the loft 2022
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All Saints and All Souls
This week we celebrated the two important days of All Saints and All Souls.
On All Saints Day, we celebrate all those who are in heaven and we call upon their intercession. On the High Altar we put out all of our relics of the Saints as a way to honour them, and to call upon their aid. To name a few we have Saints Philip Neri, John Henry Newman, the Apostles, Robert Bellarmine, Thomas Aquinas, Charbel, and Jacinta and Francisco. Orate pro nobis!
On All Souls Day, we remember those who have died, and still toil for their good in Purgatory. We pray for these Holy Souls, in order that we may help them merit the grace to come quickly into the joy of heaven, where they in their turn will pray for us. Representing their faithful departed, a catafolque is constructed, over which Father recites prayers for them. The skull
Faith Formation Talks for Adults
Recently Fr Scot has begun a series of faith formation talks. The talks take us on a deep dive in certain aspects of the faith. Some of the topics covered so far include: The Daughter of Sion: typology, grace and the fulness of Israel; The Historical Case for the Gospels: rabbinical literature, reductive approaches and form; The Way of the Pilgrim: the Jesus Prayer, perseverance and the heart’s stillness. The Talks are held three weeks on, one week off, on Thursdays at 7:30pm and are repeated on Fridays at 10:00am to give those who wish to attend more options in available times. To see what the talk is for the current week, check the Weekly Bulletin.
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Richard Connolly Memorial Musical Oratory
Richard Connolly was the Catholic composer of many hymns that have become engrained in the memory of all Christians in Australia. All are welcome to join us for our Richard Connolly Memorial Musical Oratory as we journey through the Liturgical Year featuring some of his most loved compositions including:
By Your Kingly Power Jesus in Your Heart we FindHoly Father, God of MightHelp of Christians Guard this Land
Congregational singing will be supported by an eight-voice choir formed for the occasion.
To conclude there will be Solemn Benediction with some beautiful motets for the occassion.
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Brown Scapular Investiture
The Investiture of the Brown Scapular took place today after the Mass of Our Lady of Mt Carmel, it is a way we can tell the Blessed Virgin Mary every moment that we venerate, love, and trust in her protection. There are certain promises of special graces from Our Lady for those who wear the brown scapular with true devotion.
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Corpus Christi Procession & Picnic 2022
To celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi and give glory to Our Lord Jesus Christ in the the most Blessed Sacrament, we held our Corpus Christi Procession and picnic on Sunday. It was wonderful to have so many people join us as we processed singing hymns and chants of the Blessed Sacrament. After the procession we gathered in the field for the picnic with may people bringing and sharing food with the cricket set coming out. It was a wonderful day of worship and community.
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Opening of the 40 Hours Devotion
The 40 Hours Devotion has begun! Our Lord waits for us in the Blessed Sacrament to pour forth his graces upon the Church as we pray for the Pope, the Bishops and clergy, the faithful and families.
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40 Hours Devotion
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