NEWS & EVENTS
Thoughts from the presbytery – 11 October
At St Augustine’s PPC meeting held this week, Paul O’Mara explained to members how collections are distributed and the financial status of the parish. It became clear to me that many parishioners are unsure as to what happens with collections. Perhaps we should have an open session for all interested...
Parish at Murrumbateman Field Days
The Murrumbateman Field Days will be held over the weekend of 19-20 October. Once again the Murrumbateman Catholic community will be running its Tea, Scone and Slice stall in the Recreation Hall (Site B2). This is their major fundraiser for the year which helps raise money for the annual rental...
Thoughts from the presbytery – 4 October
Thirty-five women gathered last Saturday for the ‘Circle of Sisters’. To comply with health regulations, we have needed a large dishwasher for the Hartigan Centre kitchen. This week we received $2,000 from the Soldier’s Club to purchase a dishwasher. I am grateful to the Soldier’s Club and Lourdes O’Keefe who...
Thoughts from the presbytery – 27 September
It was a sad day this past week when the New South Wales Parliament decriminalised abortion. Every foetus has a unique DNA imprint with extraordinary potential for humanity. It was a silly day when the ACT Parliament passed laws to legalise the possession and cultivation of cannabis for personal use....