St. Mary's, St. John Bosco and St. Edward's

The Vineyard Belongs to God, Not to Us. Homily 4th October, 27th Sunday of Ordinary Tme

Human beings try to remove Christ from the vineyard.

God makes Christ the centre of everything.

That is the Cross.

The place where mankind says, “We will not have Him,” becomes the place where God says, “Here is mercy.”

St. Edward’s Patronal Feast, Sunday 18th October

The Solemnity of St Edward the Confessor, patron of St Edward’s Church, is normally celebrated on 13th October. This year, our parish celebration of the solemnity will be transferred to Sunday 18th October, so that the whole community can celebrate our patronal festival together.

We are the Lord’s, Homily 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, 4th October

Christian peace is not the absence of bad news.

It is knowing who owns the vineyard.

Called to Be Saints: All Saints Celebration at St Mary’s, 31st October 1-3pm

Join us at St Mary’s on Saturday 31 October, from 1pm to 3pm, for a joyful Catholic celebration of All Saints. There will be Catholic teaching, prayer, crafts, games and activities for children, teenagers and adults. We will discover the lives of inspiring saints from across the Church and reflect upon God’s call to holiness.…… Continue reading Called to Be Saints: All Saints Celebration at St Mary’s, 31st October 1-3pm

Homily for the Holy Guardian Angels, 2nd October

God assures us of angelic protection on our journey towards Heaven, reminding us of our dignity and the importance of spiritual attentiveness amid life’s distractions.

Homily for St. Therese of the Child Jesus, 1st October

Because Christ lives, there is always hope for souls.

And because souls matter to Him, no prayer, no sacrifice, no act of love offered for their salvation is ever wasted.

Thursday Evenings from 1st October 2026 at St. Mary’s

From October 1st, St Mary’s will host Thursday evenings from 7-8pm, featuring prayer, worship, formation, and fellowship for the parish community. Activities include devotions, catechesis, discussions, social events, and seasonal celebrations. Everyone is welcome to come along.