This diocesan based programme was introduced at St Patrick’s in 2005.
We draw very good numbers in support of our social events, which generally occur about once a month, and for which we provide transport for those who require it. We have regular Masses, a Seniors’ Mass and in recent years have conducted a Lenten Programme after the midday Mass each Friday during Lent.
We also have a visitation group who visit Orana Nursing Home, Pt Clare on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, or when other arrangements to visit are needed.
We are working towards our next plan which is to have home visitations for the infirm or shut-ins who are lonely and would welcome a friendly chat and a perhaps a cuppa.
There is nothing more rewarding than providing social and pastoral occasions for those with more life experience than we have, and the energy that flows at our Melbourne Cup or Christmas functions has to be seen to be believed.
All activities are advertised in the Parish Bulletin, and all persons over 55 are classed as ‘seniors’ and are most welcome to come along.