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
A devout Catholic always starts and ends his prayers with
“The Sign of the Cross.”
By this sign, we publicly and proudly confess and identify ourselves as members of Christ in His Mystical Body, His Church. Although, the Sign Read more
We look foward to celebrating our Confirmation candidates as they celebrate their sacraments this spring:
Confirmation: May 14th at 11 am Mass.
Further details for families can be located on the parish website HERE or call or email the office
We look foward to celebrating our First Communion and Confirmation candidates as they celebrate their sacraments this spring. First Communion: Rehearsal April 22 6:15pm to 7:30pm, Mass April 23 at 11am Mass.
Confirmation: Mass May 14th at 11 am Read more
This annual Good Friday appeal dates back to 1421 and the pontificate of Pope Martin V, to recognize the grave responsibility Catholics throughout the world have to support Christians in the Holy Land, the birthplace of Christianity, with prayers Read more