Fishing for Saint Peter and Paul

Yesterday evening was beautiful here in Orkney so we took advantage of the good weather - and the feast day - to go fishing. Saint Peter smiled upon us and we caught a good number of fish. It was far from a draught of fish so big that we had to call a second boat, but it was enough to make it worth while and it was tremendously enjoyable. Unfortunately, we forgot to take the camera so no pictures were taken of the trip itself, however there are a few pictures taken after we returned.

Br. Martin Mary, Br. Ivan Maria and Br. Louis Marie holding the biggest fish of the catch.


The unpleasant but necessary task of preparing the fish.


Br. Yousef Marie with our catch. Most of it is mackerel. Hopefully we will be able to catch more of them before the season is over. We can then freeze them for use throughout the year.

Saints Peter and Paul

Celebrating the great feast of Saints Peter and Paul, we see the Pauline year brought to a close. It was called both to honour the 2000th anniversary of his birth, and to increase devotion to this great Apostle of the Gentiles. But what joy is ours to discover, from the mouth of the Successor of Peter, that an archaeological probe had been inserted into the tomb believed to be Saint Paul's and that carbon dating had been done on bones found there, “confirming the unanimous and uncontested tradition that they are the mortal remains of the Apostle Paul".

We thank God for this discovery which will give so much more strength to the devotion and piety of Catholics everywhere. It calls back memories of our own recent pilgrimage to Saint Paul's Outside the Walls to gain the plenary indulgence.


Rev. Fr Michael Mary entering the Basilica of Saint Paul outside the walls, while on pilgrimage to Rome with the FSSR students.

Markets - June 29th to July 5th

Saturday 4th July

Bundoora Park Farmers' Market
Daylesford Farmers' Market
East Gippsland Farmers' Market
Echuca Farmers' Market
Healesville Organic Farmers' Market
Kingston Farmers' Market
Murrabit Country Market
South Gippsland Farmers' Market
Tatong Farmers' Market
Veg Out St Kilda Farmers' Market


Sunday 5th July

Castlemaine Farmers' Market
Gisborne Old Time Market
Heathmont Farmers' Market
Hurtsbridge Farmers' Market
Lilydale Produce Farmers' Market
Mulgrave Farmers' Market
Tallarook Farmers' Market

Welcome to Spiritual Sunday

Hello everyone,We are so happy that you are here with us this Spiritual Sunday. The day's are busy so we appreciate you so much for taking time to stop by. If you would like to read what Spiritual Sunday is please visit here and it will let you know all of the details. I hope that everyone has a beautiful weekend and we are looking forward in reading what everyone has to say.Blessings,Ginger