Some of the contingent from the Capricorn Coast celebrating Ashwin's Diaconate Ordination

On November 18^th, some of the parishioners from Capricorn Coast Parish had the privilege of being present to celebrate the Rite of Ordination to the Diaconate for Ashwin Acharya. It was very moving to be part of this ceremony as Monsignor John Grace addressed Bishop Michael McCarthy, giving testimony to Ashwin’s worthiness for Ordination.

The Acharya family – Raj, Angela, Rajat and Ashwin, moved to Yeppoon in 1996 where they have been a very active part of our parish. Congratulations to Ashwin and all his family.

As a parish family, we are very proud to see our young ones grow and mature in their faith and go on to become instruments of God.  We will keep you in our prayers Ashwin, as you continue your walk with God.

Celebrating Sacraments of Initiation, at last!

The Feast of Christ the King, at Sacred Heart Church, Yeppoon, our Parish Catechumen, Gordon Gauld, received the Sacraments of Initiation.  It has been a long journey for Gordon – all set to receive the Sacraments at Easter, Covid intervened and so he patiently waited for his day.  Gordon was born in Scotland, grew up in South Africa, migrated to Australia as an adult.  He and his wife, Brenda, and son, Aden, moved to Yeppoon a few years ago.  Gordon works at the Prison as an Education Officer and witnessed the Prison Chaplaincy Programme in action.  He decided to pursue his long-held desire to know more about the Catholic faith and began his journey with the Parish RCIA team last August.  Gordon took the Confirmation name of Adrian – Saint Adrian of Nicomedia is the Patron Saint of prison guards and soldiers.  We warmly welcome Gordon into full communion with the Parish community and the Church as a whole. 

We also celebrated with Luke Shepherd as he received the sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion, before his family moves south in the next few weeks. Safe travelling Shepherd family!!

Lakey Nash and Chelsea Panochini were also presented by their parents to celebrate the sacrament of Baptism. Welcome to the Family!!  

Once again we wish all our Grade 12 students the very best for the future and we pray for God’s richest blessings on you all.

Helen McIntyre