Message from Fr Arul Dev
Parish Priest
24th/25th October 2026 ~ Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Priest’s Message
Dear Parishioners,
At the heart of this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus gives us a message that is both beautifully simple and wonderfully challenging: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind... and you shall love your neighbour as yourself." (Mt 22:37-39)
Everything in our Christian life begins and ends with love. God does not ask us first how successful we have been, how busy we are, or how much we know. He asks whether we have loved Him and whether that love has found its way into our relationships with others.
We all know that love is not always easy. It is often expressed in small and quiet ways: a patient conversation, forgiveness after a misunderstanding, a visit to someone who is lonely, a word of encouragement, a helping hand offered without being asked. These simple acts frequently become the places where Christ is most visible.
In the first reading, God reminds His people to care for the stranger, the widow, the orphan, and all those who are vulnerable. As followers of Jesus, we are called to have eyes that notice, hearts that feel compassion, and hands that reach out in service. In doing so, we become instruments of God's love in our families, parish, school, and wider community.
I am deeply grateful for the many ways I see this Gospel being lived out in our parish. Whether through ministries, volunteering, caring for one another, supporting parish events, or simply welcoming someone with a smile, you help make our community a place where people can encounter the love of Christ.
As we gather for Mass this weekend, let us place ourselves before the Lord and ask Him to deepen our love. May we love God not only with our words and prayers, but with our daily lives. And may everyone who comes among us feel welcomed, valued, and embraced by the warmth of this parish family.
This weekend, we celebrate this Gospel message in a special way through our Multilingual Rosary before the 9:00 am Mass. As we pray in different languages, we are reminded that while we come from many cultures and backgrounds, we are united as one family in Christ. Our diversity is a gift that enriches our parish and reflects the beauty of the universal Church.
I extend my sincere thanks to all who are leading and participating in this prayerful celebration. May Our Blessed Mother draw us closer to her Son and help us grow in faith, hope, and love.
May Christ fill your hearts with His peace, and may God bless you and your loved ones throughout the week ahead.
"The best way to show our love for God is to love one another." – St Teresa of Calcutta.
With every blessing
Fr Dev