The Fourth Precept You shall observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church
The fourth precept ensures the times of ascesis and penance which prepares us for the liturgical feasts and helps us acquire mastery over Read more
Chalice extends their heartfelt gratitude to Fr. Dominic and St. Mary parish for hosting a Child Sponsorship Weekend on the Feast of Corpus Christi.
Your parish generously sponsored 6 children that weekend, in addition to those who are usually Read more
The Third Precept:
You shall receive the sacrament of the eucharist at least during the easter season. “The third precept guarantees as a minimum the reception of the lord’s body and blood in connection with the paschal feasts, the Read more
The Second Precept: You shall confess your sins at least once a year.
It is unfortunate that many Catholics have stopped going to confession. It is a blessing to receive the graces available in the sacrament. The Church encourages Read more
Precepts of the Church
The First Precept: You shall attend Mass on Sundays and on holy days of obligation and rest from servile labour.
The first precept, as based on the third commandment, requires the faithful to sanctify the Read more
The Precepts of the Church Jesus gave to Peter (Mt 16:18-19) and the Apostles (Mt 18:18) the power to bind and to loose. This has always been understood as the power and authority to govern the Church. These are Read more
When a priest offers the Holy Mass, he prays that the graces which come from the Mass be bestowed on someone in particular, such as a parishioner, family member, or departed soul.
The intention he prays for is usually Read more
Genuflection: Do this at the name of Jesus
After you bless yourself with holy water, you make a genuflection.
“At the name of Jesus, every knee must bend” (Philippians 2:10).
That’s what Saint Paul wrote to the Philippians years Read more
HOLY WATER The first thing you do when you walk into a Catholic Church is bless yourself with holy water.
As you enter the church, look for the holy water font near the entrance and bless yourself with the Read more
Celebrate the month of St Pio of Pietrelcina’s birth! Venerate and Pray before his Holy Relics, Celebrate the Mass of St Pio at St Mary’s Parish, Lindsay Saturday 6 May 10:30am – 7:00pm Mass of St Pio: 12:00 Noon Read more