Sunday 23 March 2025
Not from the Pulpit: Fr Richard Leonard SJ PP
Our deepest sympathy goes to Maree Curry, our fellow parishioner, Xavier Terrace resident and staff member, on the death of her mother at Newcastle. Mrs Gloria Curry’s Requiem Mass will be at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Newcastle, on Friday March 28 at 9.30am. Our prayers and support are with Maree.
Many thanks for your customary generosity for the Ignite store grocery appeal. The bags need to be returned to your usual Mass this Saturday or Sunday, or at the latest at the Ron Dyer Centre by Monday 24th.
A belated thank you to Dr Anne Ireland for the masterful way she weaved together International Women’s Day, the Sunday readings, and the Year of Hope at the 5.30pm Mass at SFX on the 8th March. Video Dr Ireland
27 men attended the men’s spirituality gathering last Saturday evening to enjoy Fr Brett’s stimulating reflections on immigration and Catholic social teaching. It provided great material for the sharing and fellowship that followed. Many thanks to Brett and the organisers of this enjoyable few hours.
We had a wonderful turnout for the High Tea in honour of St Patrick. Thanks to Jill Jenkins for coordinating her great team, and to our splendid young adults for the set-up, service, leading us in the Irish songs, cleaning up and putting away.
Please feel personally invited to our Lenten Parish Retreat on Sunday 30 March from 10:30am - 5:30pm. You are very welcome to come for whatever time you have available that day - one, two or all three sessions, but, in any case, you need to book in: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1368077
The Parish Dinner has become a highlight on our calendar. Please join us on Saturday 5 April, 6.30pm for 7pm. If you cannot afford the full amount, please contact me confidentially on 0409120 928. No one should stay away because of the cost. https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1354699
Volunteers needed for Easter Liturgies
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Contact Diana Baird
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0490 313 847
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Volunteers needed for Easter Liturgies 〰️ Contact Diana Baird 〰️ 0490 313 847 〰️
Presenters:
Richard Leonard, SJ PP; Michele Connolly RSJ and Michael McGirr.
Program Details: Presenter Profiles: Registration
9.00am Family Mass (optional)
10am morning tea (optional)
10.30am Richard Leonard SJ “Lent in the Jubilee Year of Hope” followed by 30 minutes for reflection and then 30 minutes for optional groups.
12.30 lunch (bring a plate to share)
1.15pm Michele Connolly RSJ “The Lukan Jesus we meet in Lent” followed by 30 minutes for reflection and then 30 minutes for optional groups.
3.15pm Michael McGirr “Were you there? Standing at the foot of the cross in 2025.” followed by 30 minutes reflection and then 30 minutes for optional groups.
5.15pm wrap up
5.30pm drinks (optional)
6pm Young Adult Mass (optional)