God's Love for You - Sunday 5th January 2025

Webmaster • January 4, 2025

Epiphany


We probably know the Three Kings followed that special star which they observed, in order to find the newborn King and pay homage to Him. But their journey from home to Bethlehem was not widely known. First of all, it was a journey about 30 days. Also, the Three Kings did not depart by themselves, as each had their own group accompanied them including nobles and servants, with camels, caravans, animals and big baggage. Although it was such long journey, but their joyful hearts were filled with devotion, they sometimes sang together along the way and their sweet songs resonated in the air. Like a big Pilgrimage group, to visit the new King whom they and their ancestors have waited for so long. They even often travelled at night, how eager they wanted to meet Him sooner! But their journey to meet Jesus also needed to go through trials, because they realised the people in the Jewish cities that they passed know nothing about the Child. Worse still, the star seemed disappear before Jerusalem. The Kings became very worried and wondered if they have got it all wrong. Although some did heard about it but they from the mouths of the poor and ignorant, some even laughed at them… But they prayed and got their courage back. After they met Herod and left Jerusalem, the star appeared again, so they happily went on their journey. Eventually the star disappeared at Bethlehem, and the Kings' anxious once more, but finally they saw a light rising over the Crib area and found the cave entrance. They were overjoyed. Supernatural light filled the cave, and with the royal ceremony the Kings with their groups took turn to enter the cave to adore and prayed to the Child and presented their gifts: gold, incense and myrrh. No words or streaming tears could express the joy, emotion and love towards Our Saviour they all experienced at that moment...Even with the star's guidance, Three Kings' searching has been long and hard, although they were Gentiles but with faith they persevered and finally found their hearts' desire - the King of all Kings. This Epiphany, let us pray that in the midst of all these hardships and turmoil in our lives, we will also find the Source of Love and Joy within our hearts - Jesus Christ.


(Reference: The life of Jesus Christ and biblical revelations, Volume I, Ven Anne Catherine Emmerich, Tan Books & Publishers, 1986)

Bambinelli Sunday

By Webmaster • December 5, 2025
The third Sunday of Advent is also called ‘Gaudete Sunday’. ‘Gaudete’ means ‘Rejoice’ in Latin. We rejoice because during the Advent season, as our hearts are in the middle of this longing, waiting and penitential period; Our Saviour who we are expecting is fast approaching. As today’s Reading said: “The Lord is at hand”. Therefore, the third candle we light up this weekend, as well as the Priest’s and Deacon’s vestments change from purple to rose colour, to reflect the rejoicing spirit in our hearts. Today is Bambinelli Sunday too. It is a tradition initiated by Pope St John Paul II. On this day in Rome, many people bring in their Baby Jesus figures (Bambinelli) to St Peter’s Square to be blessed by the Pope. In our Parish, you are all invited to bring your Baby Jesus figures from home or from your Nativity Crib to the Church this weekend to be blessed by the Priest during Mass, and take this Christmas Blessing back to your home and family.

God's Love for You - Sunday 5th December 2025

By Webmaster • December 5, 2025
Child: But this totally shattered the image of a God in my mind! Shouldn't God be in Heaven, like a King, enjoying all He has, looking down from above as a ruler of us all, charging His Angels and receiving our offerings and worship? Why did He do this? Mother: Because He is our Saviour. It is Love which driven Him to do that. His Love made Him forget Himself and lost Himself...Because of Love, from having everything He became poor, from the Almighty He became powerless, from being the Ruler He became subject to human, from the majestic rank He became the lowliest form of human beings, became a helpless babe. Through His humble Birth, He gently showed us how much He can sacrifice for us, how deep His Love can do for us. Child: I see. So because of Love, there is nothing that He will not do for us. Even if it means ‘losing’ His power, dignity and life? Mother: Yes, darling. But do we realise this? Do we appreciate it? He is the Love who seeks love - the love from our hearts. This is His time, His Birthday...The day He came to look for His Love ones – every single one of us. So next time when you go to the Crib, instead of just looking at a baby being born, try to think about who He really is and why is He there. Because without Christ, there is no Christmas.

Sunday 7th December 2025

By Webmaster • December 5, 2025
“‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’... ‘I baptise you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and fire…” (Matthew 3:2,11) Almighty and merciful God, may no earthly undertaking hinder those who set out in haste to meet your Son, but may our learning of heavenly wisdom gain us admittance to his company. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,  God, for ever and ever. Amen.

St Peter's Christmas Masses

By Webmaster • December 5, 2025
The Rosminian Fathers would like to invite you to join their Chr istmas Masses:

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

By Webmaster • December 5, 2025
Monday 8 December Mass at 10am  All are welcome! “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.”

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

By Webmaster • November 21, 2025
In Pope Pius XI’s encyclical letter, he mentioned “[Christ’s] empire includes not only Catholic nations, not only baptized persons…but also all those who are outside the Christian faith; so that truly the whole of mankind is subject to the power of Jesus Christ.” “Nor is there any difference in this matter between the individual and the family or the State; for all men, whether collectively or individually, are under the dominion of Christ. In him is the salvation of the individual, in him is the salvation of society” (Quas Primas #18). “When once men recognize, both in private and in public life, that Christ is King, society will at last receive the great blessings of real liberty, well-ordered discipline, peace and harmony. Our Lord’s regal office invests the human authority of princes and rulers with a religious significance; it ennobles the citizen’s duty of obedience” (#19). As we celebrate this glorious solemnity, the last Sunday of the Church’s liturgical year, deepen your faith in the mystery it celebrates, and strengthen your resolve to embrace the Kingship of Christ in your life, so that through you, His Kingdom will become all the more present in the world all around you.

Family Mass at St Peter’s Sunday 23rd November 2025

By Webmaster • November 21, 2025
Family Mass at St Peter’s is this Sunday at 9.30am led by St Peter’s school children

Sunday 23rd November 2025

By Webmaster • November 21, 2025
“‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ And he said to him, ‘Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.’” (Luke 23:42-43) Almighty ever-living God, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of the universe, grant, we pray, that the whole creation, set free from slavery, may render your majesty service and ceaselessly proclaim your praise.  Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Rite of Chrisitian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

By Webmaster • November 15, 2025
Journey in Faith Also known as the RCIA, this is a course that started on Thursday 30th October, in the parish for any who wish to consider becoming a Catholic. Some brochures are available. As an approach to this faith journey, We really recommend watching the excellent free YouTube series on the life of Jesus called The Chosen. On prayer and devotion watch the free sessions of Sycamore.fm as an introduction to a life of faith.  These are quality resources for any parishioner but especially those seeking to deepen their faith.

St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP)

By Webmaster • November 15, 2025
The SVP is asking for the following donations of food to help the poor; cooking oil, tuna, beans, rice, pasta, pasta sauce, long life milk, Weetabix, coffee, tea, drinking chocolate, biscuits, soup, tinned tomotoes, rice pudding & sugar.  The 16th November is “The World Day of the Poor” and we are asked to love not only with words but with deeds.