I was very grateful to visit East Timor and have the chance to stay in our sister parish in Railaco. Highlights included: feeding the children; visiting the villages; and visiting the prison with Fr Bong when he said Mass for the prisoners.
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St Vincent’s College Potts Point
The Boarding Students of St Vincent’s College in Potts Point are very much part of the St Canice Community. The girls regularly attend the 6pm Mass on Saturday evening and participate in the ministry roster as Readers, Eucharist Ministers and Collectors. The photo was taken during a recent “In Weekend”
Margaret Walsh RIP
On 4th March, a group of the finest ensemble singers from Sydney Antiphony performed Requiem by the 16th century composer, Jean Richafort, at Margaret’s beloved St Canice’s. In this very short video Tribute to Marg’s memory you will hear the leader of Sydney Antiphony pay tribute to her. Margaret’s ashes
Dwayne Vaz
Originally from Goa, India, Dwayne was born and raised in a religious catholic family and was educated by the Jesuits in Mumbai. His wife Rebecca, a native of Borneo, Malaysia was also born into a catholic family. They met whilst they were studying overseas at the university chaplaincy St William’s
Vale Graham Fear
Graham was our parish Sacristan and Acolyte; he attended funerals and was such a perfectionist in all things to do with liturgy. Over the years he provided at his own expense many of the items that keep the church running smoothly. Graham also served on the Board of Jesuit Refugee Service using his business acumen to the benefit of the organisation.
A Retreat – Oasis Day at Peter Canisius House 11th and 12th March:
Oasis Day at Peter Canisius House 11th and 12th March: This an opportunity for a day apart from our busy lives, a day to place God in the centre as we move toward Easter. Starting on the evening prior 11th March at 4 pm, there is time to arrive, to
Christmas / Weed Mats . . . grow/love/know
December the month of Advent, waiting on the coming of our God, can be overwhelmed by the ‘glitter of the Christmas tree’. Yet there is a pulsing of hope that is palpable. Most of us desire to feel connected, be loved, share, to give and receive. But we can be
Midnight Mass at Christmas
Our cantor, Greg McCreanor led the choir and a host of people in the Carol singing prior to the Christmas Midnight Mass at St Canice’s. This 2-minute video also contains two verses of the Psalm ‘Today is born our Saviour’, beautifully sung by baritone Greg. The choir also sang and
Carols at Canice’s 2015 – ‘The Trumpet Shall Sound’
The Trumpet did sound and the community was raised . . . . for six wonderful minutes by the glorious rendition of the last verse from G F Handel’s ‘Messiah’ at Carols at Canice’s on Sunday afternoon. Our cantor, Greg McCreanor was joined in this splendid performance by Claudine Michael
An Invitation – Follow-up on The Gathering, and Laudato Si discussions
Laudato Si – The Gathering follow-up Dear St Canice’s family An Invitation I’ve been reading a print out of Laudato si as I’ve been travelling for work this week. There is so much that we might be doing in response to this wonderful invitation, and I hope you