from Fr Satheesh
Dear Parishioners,
In this week’s Gospel, the Pharisees try to trap Jesus with a difficult question: should they pay taxes to Caesar or not? Jesus sees through their intentions and responds with the familiar words, “Give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God.”
Jesus reminds us that while we have responsibilities in our families, workplaces and communities, there is something that belongs to God above all else, our hearts, our lives and our very selves. We can easily become caught up in the demands of everyday life, our responsibilities, possessions, worries and plans, and sometimes forget the One who gives us all that we have.
The image on the coin belonged to Caesar, but each one of us carries another image, the image of God. We are created in God’s likeness and are therefore called to give ourselves back to God through the way we live, love and care for others.
This Gospel invites us to ask ourselves: What am I giving to God? Are we giving God only our spare time, or do we allow our faith to shape our choices, our relationships and the way we treat others?
As we go about our week, may we remember Jesus’ words and strive to give to God what truly belongs to God, our love, our trust, our gratitude and our whole lives.
My deep appreciation to Daniel and all our music team for performing a magnificent Sacred Music evening at OLGC last Saturday.
During this month of October, we encourage all parishioners to make the Rosary part of their daily prayer. Let us place our families, our parish community and those who are most in need into the loving hands of our Blessed Mother. Mary gently leads us always towards her Son, Jesus. May the Rosary bring peace to our hearts, strengthen our faith and remind us that we are never alone on our journey of faith.
Our Parish Rosary will conclude on Wednesday 21 at 7 pm. I encourage you to recite the Rosary everyday especially in this month which is dedicated to our Blessed Mother.
We also keep the year 12 students who are sitting HSC exams in our prayers.
This Sunday we celebrate World Mission Sunday. The 2026 theme for World Mission is: “One in Christ, United in Mission.” Chosen by Pope Leo XIV, this theme carries deep significance as 2026 marks 100 years since the establishment of World Mission Sunday by Pope Pius XI. This centenary celebration will be held on the 18 October 2026, as a moment of gratitude and reflection for missionaries around the world, highlighting the Universal Church’s enduring commitment to support the life-giving work of mission. Pope Leo XIV highlights the importance of unity in Christ as the foundation of our missionary calling.
The Catholic Mission Appeal envelopes are available on the pews and I encourage you to support this Mission Appeal as you are able.
As always, we are here for you and please feel free to contact the parish office if you need anything
In this week’s Gospel, the Pharisees try to trap Jesus with a difficult question: should they pay taxes to Caesar or not? Jesus sees through their intentions and responds with the familiar words, “Give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God.”
Jesus reminds us that while we have responsibilities in our families, workplaces and communities, there is something that belongs to God above all else, our hearts, our lives and our very selves. We can easily become caught up in the demands of everyday life, our responsibilities, possessions, worries and plans, and sometimes forget the One who gives us all that we have.
The image on the coin belonged to Caesar, but each one of us carries another image, the image of God. We are created in God’s likeness and are therefore called to give ourselves back to God through the way we live, love and care for others.
This Gospel invites us to ask ourselves: What am I giving to God? Are we giving God only our spare time, or do we allow our faith to shape our choices, our relationships and the way we treat others?
As we go about our week, may we remember Jesus’ words and strive to give to God what truly belongs to God, our love, our trust, our gratitude and our whole lives.
My deep appreciation to Daniel and all our music team for performing a magnificent Sacred Music evening at OLGC last Saturday.
During this month of October, we encourage all parishioners to make the Rosary part of their daily prayer. Let us place our families, our parish community and those who are most in need into the loving hands of our Blessed Mother. Mary gently leads us always towards her Son, Jesus. May the Rosary bring peace to our hearts, strengthen our faith and remind us that we are never alone on our journey of faith.
Our Parish Rosary will conclude on Wednesday 21 at 7 pm. I encourage you to recite the Rosary everyday especially in this month which is dedicated to our Blessed Mother.
We also keep the year 12 students who are sitting HSC exams in our prayers.
This Sunday we celebrate World Mission Sunday. The 2026 theme for World Mission is: “One in Christ, United in Mission.” Chosen by Pope Leo XIV, this theme carries deep significance as 2026 marks 100 years since the establishment of World Mission Sunday by Pope Pius XI. This centenary celebration will be held on the 18 October 2026, as a moment of gratitude and reflection for missionaries around the world, highlighting the Universal Church’s enduring commitment to support the life-giving work of mission. Pope Leo XIV highlights the importance of unity in Christ as the foundation of our missionary calling.
The Catholic Mission Appeal envelopes are available on the pews and I encourage you to support this Mission Appeal as you are able.
As always, we are here for you and please feel free to contact the parish office if you need anything
God Bless
Fr Satheesh Antony, OSH, PP.
Fr Satheesh Antony, OSH, PP.
