Thoughts from the presbytery – 21 June

Congratulations to the thirty-four young parishioners from Yass and Gunning receiving their first Holy Communion this weekend. I am extremely grateful to Di Carey, John Duncan and our Sacramental Teams who have supported the parents as these young people receive Jesus in the Eucharist.  To the parents, it is your responsibility to continue to nurture…

Thoughts from the presbytery – 14 June

Just a reminder, next Sunday the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), young parishioners from both Yass and Gunning will receive their first Holy Communion. Besides the Vigil Mass in Yass, there will be Mass in Gunning on the Sunday at 8:15am and Yass at 10am. The following Sunday…

Thoughts from the presbytery – 7 June

In two weeks, on the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), young parishioners from both Yass and Gunning will receive their first Holy Communion.  Besides the Vigil Mass in Yass, there will be Mass in Gunning on the Sunday at 8:15am and Yass at 10am.  The following Sunday is…

Thoughts from the presbytery – 24 May

To all parishioners who gave me the opportunity to take a break from pastoral duties, I am truly grateful. A special thanks to Fr. Greg Beath for supplying during my absence. My first two weeks were spent in Timor Leste to oversee our projects and ascertain priorities for the future. There are many things which…

Thoughts from the presbytery – 31 May

On Good Shepherd Sunday we were supposed to have a collection for the support of educating our seminarians.  As I can’t find the envelopes, which obviously have been thrown out, if you are prepared to donate, please go to www.cgcatholic.org.au/donate or email giving@cg.org.au.  You may remember Arlindo Gutteres the smallest of the seminarians from Timor…

Thoughts from the presbytery – 26 April

The celebration of the Sacred Paschal Triduum were magnificent.  There were many positive comments about the choir and I am grateful to Annabelle and all members of the choir for the time they spent preparing for the ceremonies.  Peter Cleary spent many hours making sure the decorations in the sanctuary were in place and to…

Easter thoughts from the Presbytery

CHRIST IS RISEN, HE IS TRULY RISEN.  This awesome truth we proclaim to the world in desperate need of the risen presence of Christ, Lord and Saviour.  He has overcome the power of Satan that we might share His life.  May the blessings of this glorious season be extended to all in our community. During…

Thoughts from the Presbytery – 12 April

Please be aware, the Vigil Mass next Saturday begins at 6:30pm.  Due to the three adult baptisms of Wendy Caire, Trish Chipangura and Georgia Whitaker, the ceremony will take at least one and a half hours.  The Vigil is the highlight of our liturgical year and a wonderful celebration, steeped in ancient ritual.  The Sacred…

News from the presbytery – 5 April

Next weekend we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord.  Thanks to the Webster’s and their friends who will supply the traditional palms. But if you have olive branches, please bring them for distribution.  On the Sunday at 2pm, there is also a rally in support of asylum seekers and refugees, at Riverbank…

Timor Leste visit

From Fr Mick I will be working in Timor Leste for two weeks after Easter.  This time I will be travelling with Graeme Hocking from Darwin.  Graeme is a good friend who works with Yass/Gunning Belun, visiting Timor Leste to oversee our works at no cost to us.  He is an expert in clean water…