Capricorn Coast News
We started the month on April 8th with our two monthly get together, held in the middle of both sides of our Parish, at the Waterline Café at Rosslyn Bay Marina. We had to add about an extra ten chairs for our gathering this time, which usually gathers about 20 to 24 parishioners. So then we had to take a photo from each end so as not to miss anyone’s beautiful face. We had a wonderful time gathering and sharing as we enjoyed God’s beautiful nature which surrounded us. See you all again next time on June 10th at 10am
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Then we commenced our faith filled and inspiring Easter ceremonies.
Palm Sunday had us lifting our palms to be blessed as we remembered Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Later during Mass, we reflected on Jesus’ Passion as the gospel was read.
Holy Thursday had us gather to recall the Last Supper, when Jesus first gave us His Body and Blood. The Holy Oils comprising of The Oil of the Sick, The Oil of Catechumens and The Oil of Chrism, were processed in by parishioners. These Holy Oils were blessed at The Chrism Mass held on March 28th at St Joseph’s Cathedral, Rockhampton by Bishop Michael McCarthy.
On Good Friday we joined together with our Anglican friends at Mary Immaculate Church, for the Stations of the Cross. We then followed on with our Walk of Reflection to the Singing Ship, joined along the way by our Uniting Church friends.
The afternoon brought us together for The Lord’s Passion Service, where we entered into this sacred silence. As we gazed at the crucifix, we felt the pure and selfless love of Jesus.
The Easter Vigil had us walk through salvation history if we read all seven of the Old Testament readings. St Paul then brought us all into this glorious salvation history through our baptism, when we were given a new life in Christ. We also welcomed seven candidates into full reception of the Church. What a glorious time!
Then Sunday morning we gathered to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord. Let us run to Jesus with hearts filled with hope, as Peter and John ran to the tomb on Easter morning.
The small children of our parish also ran to receive their sign of new life from our altar servers.
Have a good month, filled with God’s richest blessings.
Helen McIntyre