St Margaret Mary RC Parish

Prayers & Dedications

The Mass

At the last supper, on the night he was betrayed, Jesus instituted the Eucharist, or the Mass, to perpetuate the sacrifice of the Cross throughout the ages until he should come again. 

The Mass is an act of thanksgiving to God for his saving work; it is a sacred meal which nourishes us spiritually and anticipates the heavenly banquet, and it is a holy sacrifice, making present the one true Christ our Saviour.

Catholics believe that Jesus Christ is truly present at the mass; in the assembly gathered as the Body of Christ.  Through his Word made present in scripture, but supremely under the presence of bread and wine.  In the Eucharist the body and blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ is wholly and entirely present. 

Strengthened by this sacred food we go forth to build up the Body of Christ in this world, and to bring his healing and salvation to all peoples.