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Dear Parishioners and Friends,

The 30^th of June 1910 is remembered by the Paulist Fathers as their foundation day.  After years of dreaming, discussing, praying and discerning the founding of a Missionary Society, Mgr Joseph DePiro received a blessing from Pope Pius X through Cardinal La Fontaine, who wrote these words to him:

My dear Fr Joseph, I informed the Pope about your project and presented your appeal. He was happy to hear of your idea, and he honoured me by entrusting me to inform you that it was his pleasure to give you and your friends his Apostolic Blessing…

Joseph DePiro wrote to archbishop Pace of Malta, requesting permission to open a house "...which would serve as a residence for the members of a religious society, the aim of which will be the formation of missionaries…”   The archbishop granted his permission.   The Little House of St. Paul was opened and blessed.  Joseph DePiro referred to it as being "much better than our exemplar: the crib of Bethlehem."   In reality, the house he rented was a mansion’s servant’s quarters, a stone throw’s away from the Cathedral and his family’s mansion at Mdina.  It was indeed a very humble beginning.

Joseph DePiro looked at the Feast Day of St. Peter and St. Paul as the day when he would be welcoming the first two members of the Society, namely Joseph Caruana and John Vella.  As fate would have it, John Vella arrived a day later, and from then on, the founder always referred to the 30^th of June 1910 as the day when the house “welcomed for the first time a student (to the priesthood) and a catechist (lay brother).”

From then on, Joseph DePiro, son of a Maltese noble family, lived in community with the first two members of the Society.  Nina, a servant at the DePiro mansion noted that “his mother was upset by this and used to beg him to return to her home. DePiro used to answer her lovingly: 'Allow me to stay with them; they are my joy(!).’”

On this day, the Paulist Fathers remember their foundation and recommit themselves to the missionary charism bestowed upon them by the Holy Spirit through Joseph DePiro.  Please pray for us.

God bless you

Fr Silvio

On Friday the 11^th of July, at 7pm in Pioneers Hall, we are combining three of the finest things – faith, food and fun.

Come and join us for our Jubilee Feast and a Trivia night to raise money for our Mission Immersion in Peru. 

Tickets are $10 each or $60 for a table of 8.

Bring a plate to share to show our unity and shared blessings.  On the night we will start with a prayer, followed by the Feast and Trivia.  There will be a prize for each attendee as well as raffles and other prizes for winners.  Please join us for this Jubilee initiative.

Call Amanda on 0438 514 304 for tickets.  Be quick as we can only have a certain amount of tables.

These words of French Cardinal Mamberti echoed in St. Peter’s square on the 8^th of May 2025 at 7:12pm Rome time.  He named the Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the 267^th successor of St. Peter, taking the name Pope Leo XIV.  Pope Leo appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s and called out: “Peace be with you... this is the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave his life for God’s flock”.

In this first address, Pope Leo told the crowd that God “loves all of us unconditionally” and that the Church must be open to everyone.  “We are all in God’s hands,” he said, so “without fear, united, hand in hand with God and with each other, let us go forward” as missionary disciples.

“Together we must try to be a missionary Church, a Church that builds bridges and always dialogues, that is always open to receiving everyone like this square with its arms open to everyone, everyone in need,” he said.

With the crowd he recited the Hail Mary, and then gave his first solemn blessing. May God bless Pope Leo XIV, granting him the grace to be a great shepherd of the Church.

During October/November a Formation Course on the Mass, based on Bishop Robert Barron’s talks, was held at the Parish with the participation of 30 parishioners.  Here are a few comments and reflections...

“Bishop Barron's formation on the liturgy offers a profound opportunity to grow together as a community, deepening our collective understanding of the sacred mysteries of the Mass. By exploring the rich symbolism and significance of its parts, we come to appreciate the beauty and transformative power of the Eucharistic celebration. This shared journey not only fosters unity but also inspires us to embrace continuous learning, recognising that our faith is enriched by ongoing discovery. Such formation equips us to be more effective in our mission of evangelisation, as we are empowered to share the profound truth, grace, and joy of the liturgy with the world. In this communal endeavour, we find renewal and strength, united in our calling to be witnesses of Christ’s love.”  (Maria Vella)

“I found the course to be quite enlightening.  It gave me a deeper and more thorough understanding of the ritual and the relevant purposes of each of the segments of mass.

“While the videos (of the talks) were quite informative, I got a lot of satisfaction out of the group discussions, where people were able to discuss the topical questions and listen to people's various thoughts on the matters.

“The networking and socialising with the various parishioners before and after the session started and finished was also extremely rewarding.” (Michael Vella)

Many thanks to the course participants, Amanda, and Brendan (School Principal) for their contribution to this formation course.  Looking forward to more next year.

Fr Silvio

Saturday, 23rd November – “The Light Shines in the Darkness” (John 1:5)

The Lord works in wonderful ways to give us Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace. On this blessed day, around 24 of us gathered to pray and prepare  ourselves for Advent. It was truly a special time as we awaited the coming of our Lord.

The retreat offered a serene and peaceful environment, allowing us to find stillness and listen to Him. In the quiet moments, the words of Psalm 46:10 resonated deeply within us: “Be still and know that I am God.”

This time of retreat and reflection was a precious opportunity to deepen our faith and draw closer to God. As we lit candles and shared in prayer, the light symbolized the hope and promise that shines even in the darkest of times.

We left the retreat with hearts full of gratitude and a renewed sense of purpose, ready to embrace the Advent season with anticipation and reverence. This time together was not only a testament to the power of prayer and reflection but also a       reminder of the ever-present light of God's love in our lives.

Audrey

Click on the links below to know more about the Prelature of "Santiago Apostol of Huancane'" in the South of PERU.  Thanks for being a part of their mission with prayers and support.

Be part of God's mission.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0pjTEcYGys&t=63s

Our Parish Piety Stall is now open with the help of these lovely people and a few more.  We have been blessed with wonderful Volunteers who will do their best to open the piety stall before and after every mass on Saturday 6.30pm, Sunday 8.30am, 11.00am and 7.00pm.

If you haven’t stopped to look for a while, please check out the new items, as we do try to add different things from time to time. 

Thank you for your on-going support. 

Our Scripture reflection sessions continue every Thurday at 7pm and it is a great way to connect with Parishioners during our lockdowns.  It has been great to see some new faces over the past few weeks.   These sessions are held using the ZOOM video platform so you do not need to leave the comfort of your own home to attend.

If you would like to attend these sessions, send Amanda an email to brownieab75@gmail.com  and she will send you the ZOOM link weekly.

We would love to see many more faces at our meetings!!

Normal Mass times:

Saturday 6.30pm and 8.00pm Neo-Catechumenal (Pioneers Hall)

Sunday 8.30am; 9.45am (Polish); 11.00am; 12.30pm (Vietnamese) and 7.00pm                                                                                                               

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9.15am

Wednesday Evening 7.00pm

Giờ Thánh Lễ bình thường:

Thứ Bảy 6:30pm

Chủ nhật 8:30am; 9:45am (tiếng Ba Lan); 11:00am; 7:00pm

KHÔNG CÓ THÁNH LỄ Ở TRUNG TÂM CỘNG ĐỒNG TẠI COOKE AVE

Thánh lễ tiếng Việt: Mỗi Chúa Nhật thứ nhất và thứ ba hàng tháng lúc 12:30pm

Thứ Ba và Thứ Năm 9:15am