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First Holy Communion for Bass
Three weeks ago Bass (7) was blessed to receive Our Lord for the first time during a Missa Cantata at the Carmelite Monastery in my nearby childhood town. Extra special was that he received Our Blessed Lord for the first time from our Bishop Emeritus, who has also given First Holy Communion to seven of Bass’ older siblings, all bar our oldest, the continuity is treasured. Our first seven children were also all Confirmed by our Bishop Emeritus, though Jem and Bass were Confirmed at Marian Valley. The Sisters were so excited that Bass was receiving his First Holy Communion with them 🙂 The Missa Cantata in the Southern Hemisphere has…
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Receiving The Sacrament of Confirmation
Last month our two youngest boys, Jem 9 and Bass 7 received the Sacrament of Confirmation, the second of the three sacraments of Christian initiation into the Catholic Church. Confirmation completes Baptism, by which in the laying on of hands and the anointing with Chrism Oil, which first happened at Baptism, we are confirmed with the fullness of the Holy Spirit. We are reminded of our participation in the ministry and mission of Jesus, and strengthened to follow Jesus more closely. We were so blessed that the opportunity arose for our boys to make their Confirmation at Marian Valley. Previously our children, all seven older ones, had received their Sacraments at…
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Our Lads Make Their Sacraments
Yesterday Jack Jack made his Confirmation and Jem made his First Holy Communion. To receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit is such a blessing and as our Bishop told the children, in the times ahead they will need to be brave. Michelangelo on the right who was fortunate to Serve for this special occasion. Jem was so excited to receive our Blessed Lord for the first time and is keen to receive Him again soon. Our Bishop has now Confirmed seven of our children. Yesterday was the Birthday of Our Blessed Mother, hence blue vestments, not the usual red for Confirmation. Anna Maria is godmother to both the…
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Celebrating an Ordination to the Diaconate
Earlier this month found us in Our Cathedral City celebrating the Ordination of a dear friend to the Diaconate Six years of study and discernment, and finally Deacon S__ was ready to be ordained a Deacon Oh this thrilling moment when the deacon (or priest) lies prostrate before Our Lord, always gives me goosebumps Laying of hands Robing ceremony, first the stole and then the chasuble Assisting at his first Mass as a Deacon Hopefully next year we’ll be celebrating Deacon’s Ordination to the Priesthood *Previously I shared a Priest’s Ordination
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We’re Goin’ To the Chapel
Saturday we attended my brother’s wedding, it was beautiful and elegant, a special day indeed. A day rich in precious memories shared with our favourite people. Oh my so grown up! just allow me a moment Living my own fairytale with my Prince Charming
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Celebrating Father’s Ordination to the Priesthood
Last week we headed to our Cathedral City to celebrate the Ordination of our dear Deacon to the Priesthood. Watching priest after priest stream into the Cathedral gave me goosebumps, 50 priests in all had come to witness and celebrate with their fellow Brother. The Cathedral was packed, around 200 parishioners from our parish alone had traveled North and the Filipino community was there in strength. In the Bishop’s Homily one of the topics he discussed was the need for a Priest to have an active prayer life. Our dear friend and assistant Parish Priest (to the right) was Master of Ceremonies, it was only a few years ago…
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A Portrait a Week – January 21st Edition
A portrait of our children, once a week, every week in 2014 1. Bella in her Baptismal Gown 2. Bella with her parents and godparents 3. Our Bella’s Baptism 4. Our new Deacon’s first Baptism, he was so excited and honoured to baptise Bella, we were delighted to have him give her this precious Sacrament 5. Bella with her godparents, big siblings Michelangelo and Princess 6. Two of our girls with their Dad, couldn’t resist sharing this one 7. Family shot, all of us together:) 8. Home again, after the big event. Photo credit all goes to Anna Maria Linking up at Practising Simplicity for 52…
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Homeschool Camp – 13th Year
Last week saw us once again enjoying our annual homeschool camp. Three of our children were blessed to make their Sacraments, what a wonderful day. We enjoyed many team building activities and daily Mass and Benediction. As well as catechetical groups, beach play, walking along the headlands, concert night and many hours of socialising. Another wonderful year, Deo Gratias.
