Cherry Orchard Parish
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Synod
What is the Synod? The Synod is a gathering of people, including lay women and men, members of religious orders, priests and bishops from around the world. Beginning on the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, October 4th, They are gathering in Rome with Pope Francis to pray, reflect and discuss major issues concerning the…
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Blessing of the Animals
St. Francis of Assisi was born in the 12th century, lived in Italy, and founded the men’s Order of Friars Minor, the women’s Order of St. Clare, and the Third Order of Saint Francis for men and women not able to live the lives of itinerant preachers. Francis is one of the most venerated religious…
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The Season of Creation
Sept 1st – Oct 4th The Season of Creation has a special significance for the Catholic Church, particularly since Pope Francis established 1 September as an annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. The Season of Creation is marked throughout the Christian world from 1 September to 4 October (Feast of Saint…
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Today’s Mass Readings
Daily Mass readings can be found at the following link: Mass Readings