"Shed Party"

The drought is having a devastating effect on our farmers over a large area of Australia.

 To show our moral support and to let them know we are thinking of them and praying for life-giving rains, the Biloela Catholic community organised a “Shed Party” on a property in our area.  Terry and Megan Dunne graciously provided the venue and invited farmers from around their area to gather at their place. A bus load of parishioners travelled three-quarters of an hour out to the property over bitumen and some dry, corrugated dirt road.

 A wonderful evening of chatter sitting out under the heavens was enjoyed by everyone.  Fr. Thadayoose prayed for farmers that rain would fall on their properties, said Grace, and then we tucked into food provided.  Thanks to the Lions Club for contributing to the cost of meat and the Parishioners for providing salad and dessert.

 One lady farmer commented how she appreciated this initiative from the Church to get together socially with farmers around the area. It is something that doesn’t normally happen, but in times like this when persistent dry conditions rule a farmer’s life, a good chat and a laugh helps.