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October: Dedicated to the Holy Rosary

Our Lady of Mt Carmel holding the Infant Jesus and a scapular, preceded by a rosary.

October – dedicated to the Holy Rosary. It is also the special month where we celebrate the feasts of the two great Carmelite saints: St Therese of the Child Jesus on 1st October, and, that of our mother and foundress St Teresa of Jesus on 15th October. Eternal gratitude to God for His love in gifting these great Carmelite role models to us.  

September: Dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows

"Let us offer some little sacrifice today without complaining in honour of Our Lady of Sorrows". Our Lady of Sorrows Feast Day is on Sept 15.

A special joy at our next meeting as we celebrate Odette taking her First Promise during Holy Mass at 2.30pm. Congratulations, dear Odette, and may God continue to bless you and your family as you take this special step in your spiritual journey.

July: Dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus

Precious Blood of Jesus

On Trinity Sunday last month, our dear Megan was commissioned as the Catholic Chaplain of Burwood Hospital. It was a joyous occasion with her family and friends present as she was blessed.

Benjamin (Ben) Robert Gibbs, OCDS: Obituary

Benjamin (Ben) Robert Gibbs, OCDS

Ben, the Secular Order and the Sisters thank you for your wonderful friendship over the years as we say our good-byes from the cloister of Carmel which you so enriched by your friendship, your talks, and prayerfulness. May God pour on you all the fruits of a good life lived so close to Him!!

May: Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Our Lady of the Smile statue

Trust you all had a blessed and happy Easter. Personally, I felt immeasurable joy to be able to fully participate in the Easter celebrations this year. Thank you, dear God. May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. We ask of Our Lady to pray for us: for love in our families, unity in our Church and peace in our beautiful country.

April: Dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament

St Therese throwing flowers at the monstrance during a Blessed Sacrament procession

As we approach Palm Sunday and Holy Week, let us remain close in prayer for each other. This Easter we give special thanks for the gift of the Eucharist; may we never ever have to do virtual Easter celebrations and online Easter Mass. Never ever!!