This morning at St. Thomas’ Church, we joyfully celebrated the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, united with the Flame of Love Devotion. Like Simeon and Anna, we came with expectant hearts to encounter Christ, the Light of the world, who dispels darkness and fills us with hope. The blessing of candles before the Mass reminded us that we are called to carry Christ’s light into our homes, our communities, and the world. Through the Flame of Love Devotion, our

On the evening of 24 December 2025, St. Leonard’s Church in Naremburn was alive with warmth, colour, and joyful anticipation as the parish gathered for the Christmas Vigil Mass. The church was truly filled to the rafters, with families arriving early to secure seats, especially those whose children were part of the much-loved Nativity play. There was a palpable sense of excitement in the air, the kind that only Christmas Eve can bring, as voices, laughter, and quiet moments o

Last Wednesday, 17th of December, shortly after the 9 am Mass at St. Thomas’ Church , the Church Hall in Willoughby came alive with laughter, festive decorations, and the unmistakable warmth of community. Our LNS Parish Cuppa and Conversations Christmas Party and Carols  was a wonderful mid-morning celebration, bringing parishioners together to share joy, friendship, and the true spirit of the season. The event was lovingly organized by our legendary parishioner, Marie Harri

A gentle sense of completion and gratitude filled the Lower North Shore Parish last night as we concluded our final Advent Reflection Evening for the year. What began four weeks ago as a simple invitation to pause, pray, and prepare for Christmas has blossomed into a deeply enriching spiritual journey for our community. The closing night, graced by Bishop David Walker as our final retreat speaker, became a fitting culmination of this beautiful series. Bishop David guided us t

St. Thomas Church – A Day of Grace, Healing, and Renewed Hope Today, our community at Lower North Shore parish was blessed with one of the most moving and grace-filled celebrations we have experienced in recent memory. In honour of the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe , parishioners from our LNS churches and community, and many visitors from beyond, gathered for a Healing Mass  that touched hearts, renewed spirits, and reminded us of the gentle yet powerful presence of Mary