I loved being able to watch the children being led by the parents up to the priest to make their Reconciliation for the first time.  They sat clutching their prayer booklet, swinging their feet on the chairs that were just slightly to big, emphasising their vulnerability in that moment.  Their faces intent as the priest asked them what they needed forgiveness for, a bitten lip, a wrinkled brow. 

But it was the transformation in their faces as they stood up. The joy, yes some of them actually jumped, clearly expressed.

The forgiveness of God may not be foremost on their mind but most likely their sense of achievement and pride in their ability to do something that they were nervous about.

Today they may not be able to articulate that they experienced the grace of God last night but I saw it.  In their faces, the hugs from their family when they returned to their seats, their fervent prayers after the Sacrament. 

God was present last night, that is for sure.

Matthew 18:20 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)

²⁰ For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”

Stephanie Stewart
Religious Education Coordinator

Parish News

Through our baptism we are all called to participate in Christ’s Mission. 

Forms for ministry rosters are on the table in the church foyer. The ministry commitment period is 1^st June 2019 to 31^st May 2020. 

Please return by 31 March 2019

 

Changing Mass Time

End of Daylight Savings time




The Vigil mass time will move forward to 5:00pm commencing
13 April 2019 to 12 October 2019.

Confessions will also move forward one hour 4:00pm – 4:30pm

 

Agape - Youth Group

High school students
in years 7 to 12

First and Third Sundays after the 6:00pm Mass 

Next gathering - 7 April 2019

 

This group is a way for young people to learn about the Church and deepen their faith together.
Contact Eoin Eoin.garton @sfx.act.edu.au