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Finding mass times on the Epiphany of Our Lord parish website
Blessings and sacramentals in the Catholic tradition
Catholic devotion has always been threaded through with visible signs: a mother tracing the sign of the cross on a child's forehead before bed, a widow hanging…
How to Start a Bible Study for New Catholics
Starting a Bible study for new Catholics can be a gentle way to discover Scripture, understand the Mass, and build friendships within the parish. The aim is…
The Usher’s Ministry Of Welcome In Catholic Worship
A church welcome often begins before the first hymn, reading, or sign of the cross. At the entrance, an usher may be the first person a visitor meets and the…
Keeping Sunday Holy in the Life of a Modern Catholic
For Catholics, Sunday is more than a weekly pause from work. It is the Lord’s Day, centred on the Resurrection of Jesus and the Eucharistic gathering of the…
What It Means to Be a Eucharistic Minister
To be a Eucharistic Minister is to serve the Church’s central act of worship with reverence, humility, and care. During Mass, this ministry involves assisting…
How to Pray the Novena to the Holy Spirit
The Novena to the Holy Spirit is a nine-day prayer asking God to renew the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It is traditionally prayed between…
The Story Behind The Stained Glass Windows In Our Church
Stained glass does more than brighten a church interior. It turns sunlight into a form of prayer, places biblical stories before the congregation, and…
A Guide to the Liturgical Year and Its Seasons
The Catholic Church does not measure time only by calendars, school terms, or public holidays. Through the liturgical year, the Church enters again into the…
How to Raise Funds for a Parish Renovation Project
A parish renovation project is more than a building exercise. A repaired roof, safer access ramp, refreshed hall or upgraded worship space can strengthen the…