Diocesan Assembly

Members of the Capricorn Coast Parish gathered with over 170 delegates at our recent Diocesan Assembly with Bishop Michael to hear and plan for our Diocese into the future. It was fantastic to gather with so many from all over the Diocese, and to share in this very important part of the life of the Diocese. This photo captures Bishop Michael giving a summary of the time and then a blessing for those who gathered as we went to our home parishes.

Listening in Lent

Last Saturday we continued with our discussions as we looked at the topics of Mission, Making Disciples, Evangelisation and From Disciples to Apostles. This time of Listening in Lent is working towards a process of discernment which will conclude on Wednesday of Holy Week.   A group of  4 – 6 people will accept nomination  to become part of a Team Ministry for the parish. The Easter period will be a time of reflection and then conclude with commissioning at Pentecost.

50^th Wedding Anniversary

Our congratulations were expressed by our parish community last Sunday, to two of our very active parishioners – Dave and Collette Bowman. Our parish family sang the Blessing Song over  Dave and Collette for having reached  this wonderful milestone last Friday April 5^th. We pray that they will enjoy many

more years to come.

A fitting tribute to a caring, gentle lady – Marg Kershaw.

Farewell to Marg Kershaw

Last week, Sacred Heart School said farewell to the wonderful Marg Kershaw, their office secretary.  

Marg has carefully tended the wisdom of the school for many years – in fact she has kept a comprehensive history of our school, including a hard copy of every paper newsletter. But most importantly she has kept the wisdom of the families in this community, safe – in a confidential and gentle manner, Marg knows the background to the little ones that enter our gates. She is the wise mother who has overseen our Catholic school. 

Marg, her husband, Dave and children were instrumental in assisting with the physical building of the Barracuda Crescent site of our school through working bees and transportation, in the years leading up to its opening in March 1991. That generosity led Marg to volunteer at Sacred Heart, leading to a position of employment in August 1993. In 1996, Marg became our main School Secretary and has dedicated her life to that role to this present day. 

Marg’s four children were all educated at Sacred Heart – Luke, Laura, Claire and Joseph. The older three children’s education crossing the two campuses of John St and Barracuda St. 

Marg is the lady with the ready smile and welcome as people arrive at our front desk. Many times, we have gained enrolments due to the sense of community and acceptance that was encountered on the phone and at that first greeting. Marg’s dedication goes well beyond her hours and we have appreciated her extraordinary commitment. 

Marg also has a quiet spirituality. A fact which has been inspiring to us all. 

Marg isn’t really retiring, with four children and four grandchildren (with one on the way) to keep her and Dave busy.

Marg, you have been an extraordinary influence on Sacred Heart. You are one of those people who will be inscribed firmly on the history of our school. 

You are part of the regular beat and health of that HEART. 

We will survive without you but your influence and passion will not fade. Thank you for all you have done. We wish you the best in your well-deserved retirement. 

All at Sacred Heart School.