The calendar marks all of the important dates in the liturgical year, as well as any social events to be held in the parish.
Upcoming Feasts & Events
St. Peter Canisius
St. Peter Canisius (1521-1597). Born in Holland at Nijmegen, he studied in Cologne and joined the Jesuit Order, ordained 1546. He was sent to Germany where he worked to defend and strengthen the faith by his writings and preaching. His Catechism is outstanding for this. He died at Fribourg in Switzerland.
St John of Kenty
St John of Kenty (1390-1473). Born at Kenty in Crakow, he became a priest and taught for many years in the University there. Also parish priest of Olkusz. Excelling in holiness and charity to his neighbour, he was a true example to his colleagues and students.
4th Sunday of Advent
Today the Church accentuates both God and Mary’s freedom of choice. God chose her before all eternity to be the mother of His Son … but equally, she had to choose to accept that heavy burden of being a single mother whom Joseph, her fiancé, was tempted to dismiss and break off what would be […]