“Indeed, there are those who are last who will be first, and first who will be last.” – Luke 13:30 As we continue our mission to reach hearts and transform lives, we find renewed strength and encouragement in the words of our Lord Jesus. At first glance, this Gospel teaching
Dhukarana: Remembering the Apostle to India As we enter the month of July, our hearts and prayers turn to one of the most cherished feasts in our Syro-Malabar Catholic tradition—the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, celebrated on July 3rd and lovingly known among us as ‘Dhukarana’. For the Thoma
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” (Mark 10:14) A Day of Thanksgiving and Joy We are truly blessed to gather once again for our Catechism Annual Day—a special day of joy, thanksgiving and reflection
When I was around eleven years old, I received a small book about the life of Saint Maria Goretti from one of my uncles. At the time, I often helped my parents on our agricultural land during school holidays and weekends. One day, I carried the book with me to
St. Bernadette Mission | First Holy Communion – 29 June 2025 ✝️ The Sacraments of Initiation in the Catholic Church The Sacraments of Initiation—Baptism, Chrismation (Confirmation), and the Holy Eucharist—lay the foundation of Christian life. Together, these three sacraments fully initiate a person into the Church. In the Eastern Catholic
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24 A Joyous Milestone in Our Faith Journey With hearts overflowing with gratitude and joy, we are blessed to announce that St. Bernadette Proposed Mission has been officially elevated as the 102nd
It was a bright Sunday Afternoon at St. Bernadette’s, and the gentle buzz of conversation filled the small parish hall. It was not just any Sunday — it was Father’s Day, and the community had quietly planned a special surprise after Mass to honour the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures
The Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Trinity on the Sunday following Pentecost each year, immersing the faithful in the supreme mystery at the core of Christian theology—the Trinity. The feast emphasises the paramount Christian teaching that God is one in substance but exists uniquely and eternally as three
