Our first Men’s dinner for 2021 was held on Monday 22^nd February. 24 men enjoyed a pleasant night. Having Fr Alex and Fr Jayanthi there made it extra special.

Chairman Kevin McEvoy welcomed everyone and gave us the sad news our guest speaker was recovering in hospital and unable to attend.

Rex Fraser gave us a reflection titled ‘Get Better Acquainted With God’. Do we recognise how great God really is? Then you will stop analysing or reducing Him to your level of thinking. You will also stop trying to manipulate His will or His Ways to suit you.

God says plainly, “My ways are higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:9)   He is the shepherd; we are the sheep. He is the vine; we are the branches.  Jesus prayed, “Not My will but Yours be done.” Perhaps it would be wise for us to pray that prayer too – every day! Take time, sit silently, be in His presence, catch a glimpse of the One who is truly awesome and unfathomable. Job says, “Agree with God and be at peace: thereby good will come to you,” (22:21). Do you know God well enough or would you like to know Him better?  It doesn’t just happen. Put it at the TOP of your priority list and PURSUE Him daily. You will not be disappointed because God’s Word says, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:8) 

Peter Robins, Fr Jayanthi, Bill Connors

Kevin McEvoy led the Patrons Prayer and then Fr Jayanthi said Grace. After dinner was served  and because we had no guest speaker, conversations flowed and camaraderie has grown stronger.  Des Crow told a few jokes, also mentioned our Secretary Rex Fraser has got engaged. His fiancée’s father is one of our members.  Graham read a humorous reflection on putting ‘wilderness’ experiences in context. 

Peter Sheedy, Fr Alex, John Vella, Tony Vella, Vic Camilleri, Joe Camilleri.

Our next dinner will be held on Monday 29^th March. We look forward to welcoming Nathan Harding, Community Engagement Manager, Diocesan Office, Rockhampton as our Guest Speaker.”    

Graham Featherstone