The third night of the LNS Parish Advent Retreat at St. Thomas Church in Willoughby unfolded with a spirit of warmth, anticipation, and deep reflection. Led by Fr. Hien Vu , assistant priest of Our Lady of Dolours, Chatswood, the evening took up the theme of the Third Sunday of Advent: “Joy in Waiting.” And true to its title, the night became a powerful reminder that waiting, though often difficult, can become a sacred space where God’s grace reveals itself. Fr. Hien began with stories from...

Last night, 3rd of December 2025, our parish was blessed with a truly grace-filled second evening of the LNS Advent Reflection series, led by none other than Deacon Roberto Corpuz . The gathering drew a beautiful crowd: parishioners, families, friends, and even visitors from beyond our parish boundaries, each one eager to pause, reflect, and prepare their hearts during this sacred Advent season. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of anticipation, and the evening unfolded into a...

Yesterday, 30 November 2025, during the 9:30am Mass at St. Thomas’ Church, our parish family gathered to witness and celebrate a truly special milestone: the Rite of Acceptance for our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) candidates. Led by Fr. Vincent Nguyen, the liturgy marked the formal entry of our candidates into the RCIA journey. With reverence and warmth, Fr. Vincent welcomed them into the community of believers, affirming their desire to grow in faith and walk more closely...