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We’re open!

Posted on July 9, 2020 by

The Coronavirus has affected life for us all in many ways. Church had to close for several weeks, and we couldn’t celebrate Easter together. At last, on Sunday (5th July) we were able to open for Mass. Obviously precautions had … Continue reading →

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Around the world in the Coronavirus: A wide world at home

Posted on May 4, 2020 by

Lots of people are posting photos from their daily walks on their Facebook pages . I love to see the trees in blossom, the open fields and my favourite beach in Sydney. It reminds me that there is a wide … Continue reading →

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The Kitchen Maid

Posted on May 2, 2020 by

What do you see in this painting? What is the young black maid – sometimes referred to as a ‘Moorish maid’ – doing? What do you think is her cultural or religious background? The maid is bent over her kitchen … Continue reading →

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Taking care of your mind

Posted on May 1, 2020 by

Taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important while staying at home because of coronavirus, writes Paul Pritchard. Paul continues with these very helpful points drawn from advice given by the NHS here… You may … Continue reading →

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May Day Quiz

Posted on May 1, 2020 by

Here’s a quiz Alan has prepared for us for Mayday. Have a go! Answers will be posted in the comments below. 1. The word “Mayday” is used as a distress signal by ships and planes. What does it mean? a) … Continue reading →

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Emmaus: The First Mass

Posted on April 30, 2020 by

As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly … Continue reading →

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“Enough! The Resurrection”

Posted on April 26, 2020 by

This Eastertime we’ve invited members of our St Chrysostom’s congregation to choose a poem which speaks to them of Easter. This week’s choice was actually made several years ago by Malcolm Hicks, and read beautifully by him in Church at … Continue reading →

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Around the world during the Coronavirus: Madison, WI

Posted on April 24, 2020 by

Greetings from Madison, Wisconsin! Before I go any further – let me save you a Google search. WIsconsin in one of the Midwest/Great Lake in the north central part of the US.  Spring is slowly coming to Madison. The days … Continue reading →

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Pollyanna #50EasterWords

Posted on April 14, 2020 by

….the ‘just being glad’ game.” “Whatever in the world are you talkin’ about?” “Why, it’s a game. Father told it to me, and it’s lovely,” rejoined Pollyanna. “We’ve played it always, ever since I was a little, little girl. I … Continue reading →

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Running to the Empty Tomb

Posted on April 13, 2020 by

Look at this remarkable painting of an Easter scene. Unlike many painting showing Easter this painting simple shows two of the apostles, John and Peter, running. Running to the empty tomb. (#50EasterWords Running) The painting The Disciples Peter and John … Continue reading →

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