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Holy Cross Parish, Granville

Locality: Granville, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 497 190 444

Address: 200 The Trongate 2142 Granville, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 This Advent, we will be counting down the days until Christmas with a digital 'Names of Jesus' Advent Calendar. Whilst the chocolate filled calendars line store shelves, we'll be anticipating the arrival of Jesus' birth by reflecting on the various names by which He is referred in the Bible. Day 1 begins tomorrow! We hope this will help you draw closer to our Lord through prayer and scripture in the lead up to Christmas.

24.01.2022 : "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." 2:11

23.01.2022 ' It is only right, with all the powers of our heart and mind, to praise You Father and Your Only-Begotten Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Dear Father, by Your wondrous condescension of Loving-Kindness toward us, Your servants, You gave up Your Son. Dear Jesus You paid the debt of Adam for us to the Eternal Father by Your Blood poured forth in Loving-Kindness. You cleared away the darkness of sin by Your magnificent and radiant Resurrection. You broke the... bonds of death and rose from the grave as a Conqueror. You reconciled Heaven and earth. Our life had no hope of Eternal Happiness before You redeemed us. Your Resurrection has washed away our sins, restored our innocence and brought us joy. How inestimable is the tenderness of Your Love! We pray You, Lord, to preserve Your servants in the peaceful enjoyment of this Easter happiness. We ask this through Jesus Christ Our Lord, Who lives and reigns with God The Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, forever and ever.

22.01.2022 Tuesday of the First Week of Advent I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. Luke 10:21b So are you wise and learned or childlike? Which better describes your life? At first, that question may be hard to answer. If we didn’t know that Jesus elevated the quality of being childlike, we may be drawn to call ourselves wise and learned.... Of course there is nothing wrong with being wise or learned. The problem comes with what these qualities mean in the mind of Jesus. Jesus uses them to refer to those who think highly of themselves, are a bit pompous and are what you might call know-it-alls. The sad truth is that a know-it-all does not actually know it all. They actually fool only themselves. The ideal is to be like a child in that a child is open to learn in a humble way, at least most of the time. This childlike quality of humility and openness disposes us to receive the true wisdom from above. Jesus gives praise to the Father for hiding the mysteries of faith from the wise and learned while revealing them to the childlike. This is especially important to reflect on as we enter into Advent. Advent is a time when we need childlike faith and openness to understand and penetrate the beautiful mysteries of the Incarnation. Without this humble openness we will never fully understand the wonderful gift of God this Christmas. Reflect, today, upon the openness within your heart. Are you ready and willing to soak in the great mysteries of God who came to make His dwelling place with us and within us? Are you willing to embrace that childlike faith necessary to penetrate the great mysteries of our faith? If so, it will be a wonderful Advent and Christmas. Lord, give me the simple and humble faith of a child. Help me to see You as You are and to allow Your presence in our world to penetrate my life. Jesus, I trust in You. (Courtesy of My Catholic Life)

21.01.2022 This weekend's edition of the Granville Catholic Church Record is now available to download. This weekend's feature article invites us to contemplate the season of Advent which we commence this weekend. In addition, the Christmas Holy Mass Schedule is also available listing all Masses taking place across Holy Cross Parish. Be sure to download your copy of the Record for all the latest announcements and news!

20.01.2022 Happening tonight! Continuing on from Red Wednesday, the Holy Cross Youth will be joining from 6pm tonight to explore the virtues of persecuted Saints that can inspire us in our day-to-day lives. All youth in Year 7 and above are welcome to join. Simply send us a message and we'll share the Zoom details with you.

19.01.2022 : "And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world." 1 4:14

19.01.2022 . ’ O good Cross, made beautiful by the body of the Lord: ... long have I desired you, ardently have I loved you, unceasingly have I sought you out and now you are ready for my eager soul. Receive me from among men and restore me to my Master, so that he who, by means of You, in dying redeemed me, may now receive me.

17.01.2022 This weekend's edition of the Granville Catholic Church Record is now available to download! This week's feature article highlights the Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary which we honour on the 21st, November. In addition, there is information about the Sacrament of Confirmation which will be offered in the parish next week and information about the Diocese of Parramatta's invitation for parishioner nominations for the Diocesan Deanery Councils. Be sure to download your copy of the Record for all information about everything taking place across Holy Cross Parish, Granville!

17.01.2022 Don’t waste the opportunity: you can use the whole month of November to assist the Holy Souls in Purgatory with a full indulgence!!!

16.01.2022 - . Today the Church honours the feast of St. Andrew. Andrew was Saint Peter’s brother, and was called with him. As [Jesus] was walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is now called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He said to them, ‘Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ At once they left their nets and followed him (Matthew 4:18-20).... John the Evangelist presents Andrew as a disciple of John the Baptist. When Jesus walked by one day, John said, Behold, the Lamb of God. Andrew and another disciple followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, ‘What are you looking for?’ They said to him, ‘Rabbi (which translated means Teacher), where are you staying?’ He said to them, ‘Come, and you will see.’ So they went and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day (John 1:38-39a). Little else is said about Andrew in the Gospels. Before the multiplication of the loaves, it was Andrew who spoke up about the boy who had the barley loaves and fishes. When the Gentiles went to see Jesus, they came to Philip, but Philip then had recourse to Andrew. Legend has it that Andrew preached the Good News in what is now modern Greece and Turkey and was crucified at Patras on an X-shaped cross. As in the case of all the apostles except Peter and John, the Gospels give us little about the holiness of Andrew. He was an apostle. That is enough. He was called personally by Jesus to proclaim the Good News, to heal with Jesus’ power and to share his life and death. Holiness today is no different. It is a gift that includes a call to be concerned about the Kingdom, an outgoing attitude that wants nothing more than to share the riches of Christ with all people. (Courtesy of Franciscanmedia.org) . ,

15.01.2022 The month of April is traditionally dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament. Here are 4 saints who had a strong devotion to the Eucharist.

15.01.2022 The Vatican Christmas tree has arrived in Saint Peter's Square! This year's tree comes from Slovenia.

14.01.2022 O Mary, my Mother, I kneel before you with heavy heart. The burden of my sins oppresses me. The knowledge of my weakness discourages me. I am beset by fear and temptation of every sort. Yet I am so attached to the things of this world that instead of longing for Heaven I am filled with dread at the thought of death. O Mother of Mercy, have pity on me in my distress. You are all-powerful with your Divine Son. He can refuse no request of your Immaculate Heart. Show yourself a t...rue Mother to me by being my advocate before His throne. O Refuge of Sinners and Hope of Hopeless, to whom shall I turn if not you? Obtain for me, then, O Mother of Hope, the grace of true sorrow for my sins, the gift of perfect resignation to God’s Holy Will, and the courage to take up my cross and follow Jesus. But above all I pray, O dearest Mother, that through your most powerful intercession, my heart may be filled with Holy Hope, so that in life’s darkest hour I may never fail to trust in God my Saviour, but by walking in the way of His commandments I may merit to be united with Him, and with you in the eternal joys of Heaven. Amen.

14.01.2022 - . Today the Church honours St. Gertrude the Great. Gertrude, a Benedictine nun in Helfta, Saxony, was one of the great mystics of the 13th century. Together with her friend and teacher Saint Mechtild, she practiced a spirituality called nuptial mysticism, that is, she came to see herself as the bride of Christ. Her spiritual life was a deeply personal union with Jesus and his Sacred Heart, leading her into the very life of the Trinity.... But this was no individualistic piety. Gertrude lived the rhythm of the liturgy, where she found Christ. In the liturgy and in Scripture she found the themes and images to enrich and express her piety. There was no clash between her personal prayer life and the liturgy. The Liturgical Feast of Saint Gertrude the Great is November 16. Saint Gertrude’s life is another reminder that the heart of the Christian life is prayer: private and liturgical, ordinary or mystical, but always personal. (Courtesy of Franciscanmedia.org) . ,

12.01.2022 - . Today the Church honours St. Eligius. Eligius (also known as Eloi) was born around 590 near Limoges in France. He became an extremely skillful metalsmith and was appointed master of the mint under King Clotaire II of Paris. ... Eligius developed a close friendship with the King and his reputation as an outstanding metalsmith became widespread. With his fame came fortune. Eligius was very generous to the poor, ransomed many slaves, and built several churches and a monastery at Solignac. He also erected a major convent in Paris with property he received from Clotaire's son, King Dagobert I. In 629, Eligius was appointed Dagobert's first counselor. Later, on a mission for Dagobert, he persuaded the Breton King Judicael, to accept the authority of Dagobert. Eligius later fulfilled his desire to serve God as a priest, after being ordained in 640. Then he was made bishop of Noyon and Tournai. His apostolic zeal led him to preach in Flanders, especially Antwerp, Ghent, and Courtai where he made many converts. Eligius died on December 1, around 660, at Noyon. He is the patron of metalworkers. The use of one's talents and wealth for the welfare of humanity is a very true reflection of the image of God. In the case of St. Eligius, he was so well liked that he attracted many to Christ. His example should encourage us to be generous in spirit and kind and happy in demeanor. (Courtesy of catholic.org) . ;

11.01.2022 CatholicCare supports vulnerable families in their efforts to build better relationships and give their children and positive start in life. We too have the chance this Christmas to heal and support each other but we need your help to keep our family relationships services going and to start the Bringing Baby Home program. Your compassionate gifts and prayers will help CatholicCare’s Project Elizabeth to support vulnerable families to build strong, loving relationships. You can help give people the emotional and practical support they need to live their lives in love and joy. Please give generously to the Bishop’s Christmas Appeal: yourcatholicfoundation.org.au/appeal

10.01.2022 - The month of December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. "From all eternity God chose with infinite wisdom the woman who would be the Mother of His divine Son. To prepare for the Word Incarnate a spotless and holy tabernacle, God created Mary in grace and endowed her from the moment of her conception with all the perfections suited to her exalted dignity. St. Thomas teaches that thro...ugh her intimacy with Christ, the principle of grace, she possessed beyond all creatures a fullness of divine life." Liturgical Meditations, The Sisters of St. Dominic This feast invites us to meditate on the virtue of purity. "Mary alone 'our tainted nature's solitary boast' never saw her soul's purity darkened with the dust of any stain, nor did she see in any part of her triumphal course toward heaven any sin or trace of worldliness. By a unique and singular privilege from God she was preserved from original sin from the first moment of her Immaculate Conception; by another privilege derived from the first, the Lord did not permit her ever to be stained even with those unavoidable failings of human weakness." Luis M. Martinez (Courtesy of catholicculture.org)

08.01.2022 - . Eldest son of a shoemaker, John was born at Diest, Brabant. He early wanted to be a priest, and when thirteen became a servant in the household of one of the Cathedral canons at Malines, John Froymont. In 1615, he entered the newly founded Jesuit College at Malines, and the following year became a Jesuit novice. He was sent to Rome in 1618 to continue his studies, and was known for his diligence and piety, impressing all with his holines...s and stress on perfection in little things. He died there on August 13. Many miracles were attributed to him after his death, and he was canonized in 1888. He is the patron of altar boys. (Courtesy of catholic.org) . ,

07.01.2022 - . According to legend, Bibiana was the daughter of a former prefect, Flavianus, who was banished by Julian the Apostate. His wife Dafrosa, and two daughters, Demetria and Bibiana, were also persecuted by Julian. Dafrosa and Demetria died a natural death and were buried by Bibiana in their own house; but Bibiana was tortured and died as a result of her sufferings. Two days after her death a priest named John buried Bibiana near her mother and siste...r in her home, the house being later transformed into a church. It is evident that the legend seeks to explain in this way the origin of the church and the presence in it of the bodies of the above-mentioned confessors. The account contained in the martyrologies of the ninth century is drawn from the legend. An alternate account says that in the year 363, Emperor Julian made Apronianus Governor of Rome. Bibiana suffered in the persecution started by him. She was the daughter of Christians, Flavian, a Roman knight, and Dafrosa, his wife. Flavian was tortured and sent into exile, where he died of his wounds. Dafrosa was beheaded, and their two daughters, Bibiana and Demetria, were stripped of their possessions and left to suffer poverty. However, they remained in their house, spending their time in fasting and prayer. Apronianus, seeing that hunger and want had no effect upon them, summoned them. Demetria, after confessing her faith, fell dead at the feet of the tyrant. Bibiana was reserved for greater sufferings. She was placed in the hands of a wicked woman called Rufina, who in vain endeavored to seduce her. She used blows as well as persuasion, but the Christian virgin remained faithful. Enraged at the constancy of this saintly virgin, Apronianus ordered her to be tied to a pillar and beaten with scourges, laden with lead plummets, until she died. The saint endured the torments with joy, and died under the blows inflicted by the hands of the executioner. Her body was then put in the open air to be torn apart by wild animals, yet none would touch it. After two days she was buried. She is a saint from her faith. . ,

07.01.2022 Two young Catholic women put out an urgent call for prayer when they discovered a mock mass was planned in Queensland - and were 'blown away' by the response.

07.01.2022 O Master and holy God, who are beyond our understanding: at your word, light came forth out of darkness. In your mercy, you gave us rest through night-long sleep, and raised us up to glorify your goodness and to offer our supplication to You. Now, in your own tender love, accept us who adore You and give thanks to You with all our heart. Grant us all our requests, if they lead to salvation; give us the grace of manifesting that we are children of light and day, and heirs to ...your eternal reward. In the abundance of your mercies, O Lord, remember all your people; all those present who pray with us; all our brethren on land, at sea, or in the air, in every place of Your domain, who call upon your love for mankind. Upon all, pour down your great mercy, that we, saved in body and in soul, may persevere unfailingly; and that, in our confidence, we may extol your exalted and blessed Name, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, always, now and forever. Amen

05.01.2022 Today we honour the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle. This also marks the beginning of the St. Andrew Novena or the Christmas Anticipation Prayer. Unlike the typical nine-day Novena, the St. Andrew Novena is prayed daily, 15 times a day, from the Feast of St. Andrew to Christmas (November 30th - December 24th). The Novena is not addressed to St. Andrew, but to God Himself, asking Him to grant our request in honour of the birth of His Son, Jesus, at Christmas. The prayer plac...es us mentally and spiritually at the nativity of our Lord, placing our petition before Him. This is a great Novena to help draw our minds to our Lord during Advent and guide us in our preperation for Christmas. , , , . , , , , .