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Welcome Bishop Anthony Fisher |
Dear Members of our Parish Family,
It was with great joy that we welcomed Bishop Anthony not only as our new Bishop on Thursday night, but also as our Parish Priest. In the presence of over 1,700 people, Bishop Anthony was installed as the third Bishop when the Moderator of the Curia, Very Reverend Father Robert McGuckin read the Papal appointment letter. Bishop Kevin passed over the Diocesan Crosier and Bishop Anthony sat down on his “cathedra”, the Bishop’s seat.
The Mass that followed was prayerful and inspirational and the Bishop’s homily was a true “mission statement”, not only for him but also for the Diocese. Copies of the Mass booklet are available in the foyer as are some prayer cards.
We thus warmly welcome Bishop Anthony as our Parish Priest, and he will be in the parish next weekend, hoping to meet some of you. He will be celebrating the Saturday night Mass and the 9.30am Mass, and will be present before, during or after the other Masses. Some of you may see him a little bit earlier.
Fr Wim |
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Our first Australian Saint |
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The canonisation date for our first Australian Saint Mary of the Cross, MacKillop has been set for 17th October 2010.
There has been great rejoicing throughout Australia since last Friday (Rome time) when the Holy Father made the announcement.
For those of us who are unable to travel to Rome there will be opportunities to celebrate this special day here in Australia. |
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LENT commences with Ash Wednesday 17th February. Ashes will be distributed at all Masses.
Masses 6.45am, 9.30am, 12.30pm 7.30pm (Solemn Sung Mass)
Sacrament of Penance ( Reconciliation / Confession )
Each weekday 11.45am - 12.20pm
Saturday 8. 30am - 9.00am 5.15pm - 5.45pm
Devotions during Lent
Stations of the Cross every Friday night at 7.30pm (except on February 26-Ordination to Diaconate )
Lenten Discussion Group: Call the parish office for details
First Sunday of Lent, February 21 Rite of Election for Catechumens at 2.00pm (Catechumens are the people who will receive Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion at the Easter Vigil this year. Our parish has 11 catechumens this year.)
Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 14 Penitential Service for Candidates at 2.00pm (Candidates are the people who have been previously baptized in another Christian tradition. They will be accepted into the Catholic Church through their commitment to the Church and generally the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation and Holy Communion.) |
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Reflections, Catholic Calendar |
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 On Palm Sunday 28th March, the youth of the Diocese will gather for a Procession and Mass at 5:45pm. Following the mass the young people will have a BBQ. The parish needs two more large BBQ units for this event. If you are able to help out would you please contact Father Suresh on 8839-8416 as soon as possible.
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