Masses have been a rewarding experience for all.  It was so good to reconnect on a physical and spiritual level with other parishioners and clergy and religious.

With church seats being booked out,  people are happy to be accommodated outside within social distancing laws. We are blessed to be able to function at this level as I understand that it is not this way across the country.  Whilst my family live streams mass in Melbourne, I truly value being physically present with our Lord.

Here are some things happening at parish:

1. Genesis to Jesus formation. This programme is being enjoyed by the parishioners as it helps in understanding the scriptures, and to build connections between Old and New Testament and our Sacred Mass.

2. Children's liturgy continues over YouTube with parishioners leading the children through Sunday's reading. We are blessed to have committed catechists participating in this.

3. The Men's Gathering was a great success, with a number sharing in the national call to men. This will be followed up by another event.

Bernadette Ariens