Bishop David's December MessageA year of Blessings - and many more to come...
As we start another Advent season, we begin again to look forward to the birth of the Saviour by reflecting on the importance of this event, how we have been affected by it and how we respond personally to the great gift which manifests itself as a unique personal relationship with Jesus. Will you be doing The Reflection next Easter?In preparation for Easter 2010, the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference invites you to partake in an exciting and unique journey. As the Church family welcomes its new members with open arms at Easter, let’s take up the challenge and invite others to come to our table to share. St John’s Church Wilcannia – Transformed!!The parishioners of the Lakes Parish are never backward in coming forward when we see a need. Last year, when Fr Paul Finucane requested help on behalf of our country cousins in the Wilcannia – Forbes Diocese, we responded as we do best. Proclaiming and Celebrating our Unique ValuesSunday 15 November saw some 200+ disabled people come together for their annual Mass organised by the FOCUS Group within the Diocese. Following the Mass a sit down meal was thoroughly enjoyed by the guests in The Entrance Parish Centre. St Peter’s named National Rock Eisteddfod ChampionsSt Peter’s Catholic College, Tuggerah were declared the National RAW Division Champions of the 2009 Rock Eisteddfod Challenge through the television special, which aired in November. They were previously named NSW Champions at the State final in September at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. |