"Abide in me as I abide in you, says the Lord; my branches bear much fruit" - John 15:4,5

The Memorial of Saint Joseph the Worker will be observed at the Saint Joseph's Church first Saturday Mass, 1PM May 1.

'...And surely ‘twas a gracious thing When, standing at his father’s knee, The world’s great Craftsman and its King, Not king but craftsman learned to be...' - Hymn to Saint Joseph the Worker.

Seat of Wisdom and Star of the Sea,
supported by thy hand, may we journey without harm along the paths taught us by the word and example of Jesus our Saviour, following the Sun of Truth and Justice in freedom and safety across the battlefield of life under the guidance of thy maternal Star, until we come at length to the harbour of salvation to enjoy everlasting peace. Amen.

"I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me" (John 10:14). In Saint Gregory the Great's "plain words: those who love me are willing to follow me, for anyone who does not love the truth has not yet come to know it... Ask yourselves whether you belong to his flock, whether you know him, whether the light of his truth shines in your minds."

For our parishioners seeking to continue from their Alpha journey, or for any seeking an opportunity for online faith sharing while we still await gathering face-to-face, follow this small group in The Search.
The Search is a video series that enkindles wonder, taking us on a journey through life’s enduring questions.
Sunday April 25 7PM we will watch on zoom The Search Episode 2 'Who Are You,' and discuss the meaning of this life.

Jesus stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you...” Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. “Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in His name to all the nations... You are witnesses of these things.”
With the Resurrection, the Apostles witnessed to the people.
Those seeking to destroy the Author of Life are acting in ignorance.
May we repent, keep His Commandments, and allow God's Love to be perfected in us (Luke 24:35-48; Acts 3:13-19; 1 John 2:1-5).

Renewal in the Spirit of Easter continues in Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, and at Stella Maris Church. Faithful volunteers continue preparing the way for when we might open our doors again to gather in our halls. Read more about our renovations here.

Access great videos for children on your TV, computer, or mobile device freely through our parish subscription. From Catholic Heroes of the Faith, to Brother Francis and Lukas Storyteller, to new shows like the Slugs and Bugs Show and The Wonderful World of Benjamin Cello, there is something for all children on Formed.

Pope Saint John Paul II dedicated the Second Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday in the year 2000, upon the canonization of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska. The Divine Mercy Sunday Gospel reading narrates Jesus’ Resurrection appearance to the fearful disciples locked in the upper room (John 20:19), and then again eight days later (John 20:26), the second Sunday of Easter. The Gospel relates Jesus’ sending the disciples in His peace, empowered by the Holy Spirit (John 20:19-23). Jesus entrusted to them the gift of forgiving sins, a gift flowing from His wounds, His pierced side, His Sacred Heart, in a wave of mercy poured out over all humanity (John Paul II, Divine Mercy Sunday Homily, 2001).