Sacrament of Penance Programme

Parents with children in Year 2 or higher, and who have been baptised, are invited to begin the enrolment process with their children on this weekend, 30th/1st December. Parents will need to attend the Saturday evening Mass or one of the Sunday Masses with their children who are to be enrolled.

The requirements of the programme are quite serious, though still very reasonable. Over previous years, the large majority of parents have been very willing to commit to the programme and contribute to their children’s spiritual formation. Parents are asked to resist any temptation to simply arrive at the end of Mass. A large part of the preparation is for parents and children to have a regular experience of Mass with our own worshipping community. All very enriching, and thanks in anticipation.

Father Joe’s Farewell

Reminder that Fr. Joe will be farewelled from our parish in a week’s time on Sunday 8 December with Mass at 5:00 PM followed by finger food and refreshments in and around the Heritage Hall. It promises to be a memorable and nostalgic occasion. We understand that the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Our parishioners are warmly invited to attend. The evening is planned for about an hour with just a few formalities.

After Masses this weekend, there will be a ‘Leaving Appeal’. Parishioners are invited to contribute a few dollars towards a couple of gifts for Fr Joe & Little Joey.