This week, we are praying for two of our former Parish Priests: Father John O'Connor, on the anniversary of his death, and Father Kevin Brannelly, as he prepares for surgery

Hello from Father Michael, Deacon Vince Barclay, Sister Kathleen Keenan and the Parish Office

We discover we are children of God at the moment we discover we are brothers and sisters, children of the same Father. This is why it is essential to be part of a journeying community. No one goes to the Lord alone.

Pope Francis (on Twitter)

Good Shepherd Sunday, 29-30 April

This weekend includes the Good Shepherd Sunday appeal for the formation of our Seminarians. We draw to your attention Archbishop Prowse's request for your generous support:

In a special way this weekend, we give thanks for the vocations that have sprung from our own communities – those young men whose families and lives are planted in our local parishes and who, God willing, will return as ordained priests to serve here. Please give a generous donation today or begin a monthly donation to support the education of our seminarians.  Special envelopes are provided in your parish, or donations can be made online at bit.ly/goodshepherd2023

30 April is also the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, where we publicly fulfil the Lord’s instruction to "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send labourers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2).

First Eucharist in the Parish

It's not too late to enrol in the Sacramental Programme for First Eucharist. The deadline is Tuesday, 2 May, at 3pm.

Details for enrolment, and the key dates for the Programme, are available above, under the tab ''First Eucharist in the Parish''.

The information night is on Tuesday, 2 May, at 6pm at St John Vianney Church. 

Melda Plenty (RIP)

For those who haven't heard the sad news, Melda passed away on Anzac Day. Her funeral will be held on Friday, 5 May, at 10.30am at St Jude Church.

Euthanasia in the ACT: love does not kill love

Archbishop Prowse has issued a statement on the ACT government's proposed euthanasia legislation, setting out why the Church opposes euthanasia and seeks to protect our most vulnerable community members. The statement is available online at Catholic Voice:

https://www.catholicvoice.org.au/euthanasia-in-the-act-love-does-not-kill-love/

This week, let us remember and pray for our defence and peacekeeping personnel, past and present. We thank you all for your service.

Our hope is called Jesus. He is alive and evil has no more power over Him. Failure cannot prevent us from beginning again, and death becomes the passage to the beginning of a new life.

Pope Francis (on Twitter)

Hello from Father Michael, Deacon Vince Barclay, Sister Kathleen Keenan and the Parish Office

Let us pray for Father Michael as he makes his pilgrimage along the Camino Way.

Project Compassion contributions

Please return your box or envelopes as soon as possible, by putting them into the collection bag or handing them to the acolyte before or after weekend Mass. Thank you.

Good Shepherd Sunday, 29-30 April

This weekend includes the Good Shepherd Sunday appeal for the formation of our Seminarians. We draw to your attention the Archbishop's request for your generous support:

In a special way this weekend, we give thanks for the vocations that have sprung from our own communities – those young men whose families and lives are planted in our local parishes and who, God willing, will return as ordained priests to serve here.
Please give a generous donation today or begin a monthly donation to support the education of our seminarians.  Special envelopes are provided in your parish, or donations can be made online at bit.ly/goodshepherd2023

Please remember in your prayers Father Bob Maguire and all those who have asked us for our support this week.