Shepherd’s Corner from Fr Emil

Shepherd’s Corner 28/29 March 2025

It was great to host a thank you BBQ for the Music Ministry last Sunday.  It was a helpful time to share ideas & we were blessed with a lovely evening. Thanks to those that helped with food & setup. 
In future I hope to host BBQ’s for the various Parish ministries. If anyone feels a call to help with this hospitality please let me know.
Next Tuesday we have our regional 2nd Rite in the SH church.  I will have several priests- so a very
important Sacrament to prepare for Easter.    God’s blessing Fr Emil

Shepherd’s Corner 22/23 March 2025

We continue to pray for Fr Tony Percy, after his official farewell Mass on Wednesday night this past week.  He will become a Bishop on 2 May for the Sydney Archdiocese.
Next Friday we continue the monthly healing 7pm Mass with the Risen Lord Community.
Next week we will have sign-up sheets available for the Holy Thursday & Easter ceremonies. 
The celebrations for the pinnacle of our faith are getting close.       God’s blessing Fr Emil
p.s. The Lenten group is open to all this Sunday after the 10am Mass.

Shepherd’s Corner 15/16 March 2025

During the Week we had sad news that John Wilson who lives in Hodgson St (not to confuse with others of same name) died unexpectedly.
He had few health issues but still a shock to the family. John along with his family have been active in the parish for many years.
John’s funeral is scheduled for Wed 19 March at 1pm in our church.  John had a huge devotion to
St Mary MacKillop (his “girl friend”)- I pray he is with her now in glory. 
He had a boarder renting a room who now has to vacate if anyone is looking to let a room please let me know.     God’s blessing Fr Emil

Shepherd’s Corner 8/9 March 2025

Big thank you to those in our parish who have responded so far to the Budget presentation a couple of weeks ago & increased or joined the direct debit planned giving, some have told me they will increase the giving through the tap machine each week. We have increased so far about $5000 per annum which is getting closer to covering the budget, the loan principal repayments are still not covered. It is difficult with the increasing cost of living.  The forms are still available at each entrance & as always please contact Melanie in the office you need any assistance. 
We turn to the Lord who always provides for his people.
All welcome to join the faith formation Lenten group after Mass on Sunday 9 Mar 11am.
And sadly, we farewell Chris, Joyce & the Mesiku family who are suddenly following a job path in Queensland next week. We will miss the family at the 10am Sunday Mass, we pray the Lord’s blessing on their new future.    God’s blessing Fr Emil

Shepherd’s Corner 1/2 March 2025

It has been a big week as Vocations Director helping to organise Fr Rob Galea speaking, singing,
celebrating Mass & giving his testimony to over 5000 students & staff in our Catholic Colleges this past week.
He makes a great impression of faith, trust & joy in Jesus. A theme he developed was how we all need a “centre of balance” in God to live successful lives.  This weekend’s gospel as well as the season of Lent, starting with Ash Wednesday is all about this.  Fr Rob’s life is being made into a film. You can google his name and get lots on material for sharing.    God’s blessing Fr Emil

Shepherd’s Corner 22/23 February 2025

As part of their community service program Marist College Canberra have offered to bring over a group of staff supervised boys one Saturday to clean up someone’s garden. They will bring their equipment & trailer. If you know anyone needing such help please contact Dave Moore 62987247 or davemoore@mcc.act.edu.au.

Lent is only 10 days away, I hope to again have the Fridays in Lent as a day of prayer- 12 hours of
Eucharistic Adoration (see Lenten Season notice in bulletin), I  will contact those who helped previously.  The sign-up sheet will be in the foyer, please contact myself for info 0414 523 036. God’s blessing Fr Emil