I felt very proud of the significant number of altar servers who received awards, especially for leadership, at the Mount Carmel presentation evening. The school has had a good year and as a community we should be grateful to Michael, Jan and all members of staff for their commitment to the students. Amber leads a…
I was surprised to learn this past week that school fees will increase by four percent. It seems that increases each year are automatic without any explanation from Catholic Education. In the real world, wages are static, the cost of living increases and the country deals with the worst drought on record. There was a…
To mark the start of the Advent season you are cordially invited to a service of Prayer in the Spirit of Taizé on Sunday 1st December. This ecumenical service consists of prayer through psalms, a short bible reading, intercessions, a period of silent reflection and of course the beautiful Taizé chants. Join us for contemplative…
Bi-monthly the Minister’s Fraternal meet at the presbytery to discuss issues relevant to the various Christian communities in the Yass Valley. Christmas Carols are one of the combined projects undertaken and costs in excess of $3,000 to put on. Each church contributes $500 to the Christmas carols and support from local businesses is sought. A…
The four day retreat at Galong was lead by Bishop David Walker, the founder of the Centre for Christian Spirituality in the Broken Bay Diocese. He shared with us priests some wonderful insights, helpful for our own spiritual lives. This time also gave me the opportunity to get to know the younger priests and I…
I will be on retreat at Galong this week, returning Friday morning. As I will pray for you, please pray for me. The funeral of Michael Abbey on Friday will be a Requiem Mass at 2pm, so there will be no 12noon Mass. St. Augustine’s Finance meeting will be held Wednesday 27th at 6pm. The…
I am extremely proud of those involved with the Book Fair last weekend. There were 36 parishioners and 8 from YRAR who spent hours setting up and packing up. It was a mammoth exercise, coordinated by Debbie Valencic. What are the benefits? A great community builder, people meeting and getting to know each other, involving…
Don’t miss out on coming the Book Fair this Classic Yass weekend. You won’ regret making the time to pop in and see if you can find your next favourite book, game or puzzle, CD, DVD or even a vinyl record. We have lots of fresh stock this year; you may find that little gem…
November is a special time to pray for the dead. The month begins with All Saints’ Day when we remember those ‘superheroes” who have lived the Gospel Beatitudes in an extraordinary way. We pray on All Souls’ Day for those who await purification from any stain of sin in order to experience the perfection of…
The Members of St Augustine’s Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society, wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for your outstanding generosity in support of the Society’s Ozanam Appeal for 2019. The Yass and Murrumbateman Appeal raised $1,435.00. Yass Parishioners contributed $1,132.00 and Murrumbateman Parishioners $303.00. May I again express my heartfelt thanks…
