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TO BE A CATHOLIC IS TO BE SOCIAL        

Caritas Australia is an important arm of the Catholic Church.  They continually remind us and challenge us to what we are doing for the poor. This can be in a monetary way and this can be through Project Compassion during Lent.  Caritas brings people to Australia to speak in our parishes and particularly to our… Read more

by in Sharings

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Sacred Heart

Last week we celebrated the feast of the Sacred Heart, the name given to our parish. There are many parishes under the patronage of the Sacred Heart in our diocese. The symbol of the heart as the symbol of love is appropriate to the heart of Jesus. When I speak to the children, they can… Read more

It All Depends on Whose Hands It’s In

On Sunday morning while having breakfast I listen to the Gospel Hour on the radio.  Each week they have a little moment to reflect and ponder. The radio announcer read the following poem.  I thought it so good, I later on found it through Google.  I am sure you will enjoy the read. It All Depends… Read more

by in Sharings

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Yamaha Clavinova

Well the big news this week in the parish is the arrival of the new Yamaha Clavinova piano/organ. We have traded in our Yamaha organ to offset our costs. This organ I purchased when I arrived in the parish 14 years ago.  We rely heavily on the floppy discs for our music and the disc… Read more

Plenary Council 2020 Launch

This was launched officially in our diocese on Pentecost Sunday, the birthday of the Church.  We would all hope that it reigns in new hope for the Church in Australia. There are some positive signs. I like the Plenary Prayer; we are asked to reflect on the question:  “What do you think God is asking… Read more