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Patron Saints

St. Pancras

Born in 290 in Phrygia, Asia, Pancras, son of wealthy Roman Cleonius, lost his mother at nine. Cleonius, grieving, soon passed away, leaving the ten-year-old under the care of his uncle Dionysius. To fulfill a promise to his late brother, Dionysius took him to Rome in 300, amidst the rule of Emperor Diocletian and the harsh persecution of Christians. Marcellinus, a devoted Christian in Rome, spread the Gospel despite the risks. Galerius, a chief minister, informed Diocletian, leading to the Great Persecution in 304. Christians faced brutal deaths, yet Marcellinus continued his mission. One night, he reached Pancras and Dionysius,…

Third Sunday of Lent – Year C

Date: 23/03/2025 Time: 6:30 am 1st Reading: Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law Jethro,the priest of Midian.Leading the flock across the desert, he came to Horeb,the mountain of God.There an angel of the LORD appeared to Moses in fireflaming out of a bush.As he looked on, he was surprised to see that the bush,though on fire, was not consumed.So Moses decided,“I must go over to look at this remarkable sight,and see why the bush is not burned.”When the LORD saw him coming over to look at it more closely,God called out to him from the bush, "Moses! Moses!”He answered,…

Lenten Retreat

Date: 9th - 11th April, 2025 Time: A perfect opportunity to start, reboot, or dial in your prayer and relationship with God, all while talking with a spiritual guide and looking ahead to Easter. The retreat is simple, but the effects are lasting.