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Can Catholics be cremated? The answer is yes. When did Cremation become Acceptable?

Cremation of the bodies of the deceased has been an acceptable option for Catholics of the Latin Rite since 1963.

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Every parish runs on the dedication of its volunteers.

Every we begin a new parish year and once again it is time to ask: are you ready and willing to help in one of the various parish ministries?

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Establish strict and consistent procedures for picking up your child from school or social activities.

(Who, When, How) Define a stranger. The ice cream person seen every day is still a stranger.

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The Gospel of Life is at the heart of Jesus’ message.

Lovingly received day after day by the Church, it is to be preached with dauntless fidelity as “good news” to the people of every age and culture.

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What to do when someone dies?

However much we are expecting it, death is always a shock. When death is unexpected, or the person is very young, it can be overwhelmingly painful.

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ST. MARY’S CEMETERY

Grave plots and Columbarium (cremated remains) niches will be going up 20% on 15th August 2009.

Hurry now to buy your plot/niche before the increase!

Please phone 328-0918 for more details and to book your appointment.

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• Funny how $100 “looks” so big when you take it to church, but so small when you take it to the mall.
• Funny how long it takes to serve God for an hour, but how quickly a team plays Read more

A Prayer of Joy by Eddie Doherty (1890-1975)

Dear God, Creator of this fresh new world: The fields and the woods and hills are white again, not with snow but with the blossoms of the wild strawberry. There is Read more

How to Combat a Secular Culture Words from Catherine Doherty (1896-1985)

So many parents complain to us about their children. They come to seek advice about many things, but especially about counteracting what they call the “influence of environment.” Read more

Go here to view pictures of Fr. Craig’s First Mass in his hometown parish of St. Mary’s Lindsay.

After Fr.Criag’s first mass, we had a reception for him and here are some of the pictures of him giving us Read more