Message from Fr Arul Dev
Parish Priest
5th/6th September 2026 ~ Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Priest’s Message
Dear Parishioners,
I would like to sincerely thank all the parents and children who attended our First Holy Communion workshop. Your enthusiasm, prayerful participation, and commitment to growing in faith are greatly appreciated. May this special journey bring you closer to Jesus and strengthen your families in faith.
Dear Families, in this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus reminds us how important each person is in God's family. He invites us to be patient with one another, to listen with open hearts, and to seek peace and understanding whenever difficulties arise. In every family and community, there will be moments when we hurt one another, but Jesus shows us the way of love, forgiveness, and reconciliation.
As we celebrate Father's Day this weekend, we are reminded that love grows through small acts of kindness, encouragement, and care. The strongest families are not those without challenges, but those who keep turning to God and to one another with faith and compassion. I extend my heartfelt wishes and gratitude to all fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures in our community. Thank you for your love, sacrifice, guidance, and witness of faith. May God bless you with good health, wisdom, peace, and abundant joy.
Jesus promises us, "Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them." What a beautiful gift for our families. When we pray together, share a meal, support one another, and place God at the centre of our lives, Christ is present among us, blessing our homes with His peace and love.
May this week be a time to treasure one another, to mend any broken relationships, and to thank God for the gift of family. May the Lord bless all our fathers and families with His love, strength, and peace.
God bless you and your loved ones.
Fr Arul Dev Ambrose