We are very pleased to welcome Fr Ladu Yanga into our Parish of St Rita's. He celebrated the first Masses here on the weekend of the 29th & 30th June. It is lovely to hear his laughter and moving to hear his life stories and Homilies. May God bless and protect him always.

First Reading Genesis 18:1-10 A reading from the book of Genesis Lord, do not bypass your servant. The Lord appeared to Abraham at the Oak of Mamre while he was sitting by the entrance of the tent during the hottest part of the day. He looked up, and there he saw three men standing near him. As  [ ... ]

First Reading Isaiah 66:10-14 A reading from the prophet Isaiah I will send toward Jerusalem peace like a river. Rejoice, Jerusalem, be glad for her, all you who love her! Rejoice, rejoice for her, all you who mourned her! That you may be suckled, filled, from her consoling breast, that yo [ ... ]

First Reading Deuteronomy 30:10-14 A reading from the book of Deuteronomy Let the instruction of the Lord God be near you. Moses said to the people: 'Obey the voice of the Lord your God, keeping those commandments and laws of his that are written in the Book of this Law, and you shall return to  [ ... ]

                     St Rita’s men’s Social group having coffee and cake to farewell and thank Fr Joseph at the Finlandia café on Tuesday 25 June 2019.

       Father Brown making a speech           Father Joseph in reply    Father Joseph cutting the cake Jan Simpkins presenting  Father Joseph with gift Jan Simpkins making a speech Section of attendees                      

First Reading 1 Kings 19:16, 19-21 A reading from the first book of the Kings Elisha rose and followed Elijah and became his servant. The Lord said to Elijah: 'Go, you are to anoint Elisha son of Shaphat, of Abel Meholah, as prophet to succeed you.' Leaving there, Elijah came to Elisha son of S [ ... ]

First Reading Genesis 14; 18-20 A reading from the book of Genesis Melchizedek brought bread and wine. Melchizedek king of Salem brought bread and wine; he was a priest of God Most High. He pronounced this blessing: 'Blessed be Abraham by God Most High, creator of heaven and earth, and blessed [ ... ]

The farewell dinner is for Fr Joseph who is being transferred to Daisy Hill Parish It is a Pot Luck Dinner in the Unitas Centre on 22nd June. Those who are coming will need to notify the office and advise what food they will bring. Although people are bringing food we need to know how many peop [ ... ]

First Reading Proverbs 8:22-31 A reading from the book of Proverbs Wisdom was born before the earth was made. The Wisdom of God cries aloud: The Lord created me when his purpose first unfolded, before the oldest of his works. From everlasting I was firmly set, from the beginning, before eart [ ... ]

First Reading Acts 2:1-11 A reading from the Acts of the Apostles They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak different languages. When Pentecost day came round, the apostles had all met in one room, when suddenly they heard what sounded like a powerful wind from heaven, the no [ ... ]

First Reading: Acts 1:1-11 A reading from the Acts of the Apostles Why are you standing here looking into the sky? Jesus has been taken into heaven. In my earlier work, Theophilus, I dealt with everything Jesus had done and taught from the beginning until the day he gave his instructions to the  [ ... ]

1st Reading  Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 A reading from the Acts of the Apostles It has been decided by the Holy Spirit and ourselves not to burden you beyond what is essential. Some men came down from Judaea and taught the brothers, 'Unless you have yourselves circumcised in the tradition of Moses you  [ ... ]

1st Reading A reading from the Acts of the Apostles They assembled the church and gave an account of all that God had done with them. Paul and Barnabas went back through Lystra and Iconium to Antioch. They put fresh heart into the disciples, encouraging them to persevere in the faith. 'We all hav [ ... ]

St Rita’s Men’s Social group session 26 April 2019 – Coffee, Chat and Cake – Reflecting on the ANZAC spirit – 11 men participated in a wide-ranging discussion, spending an enjoyable time together.