Mass Times

SATURDAY

Reconciliation is 4.00pm to 4.45pm

SUNDAY

*Note: No 5.00pm Mass on Easter Sunday or Christmas Day

Rosary is prayed Monday to Saturday at 8:40am

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

THURSDAY

Reconciliation is 6:15pm to 6:45pm

FRIDAY

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Bishop Vincent’s Homily for 4th Sunday of Lent, 2025

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Fr Frank Brennan’s Homily: 4th Sunday of Lent, 2025

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