Central Highlands Celebrates

The Holy Spirit was alive during our Pentecost Celebrations on the weekend with Bishop Michael arriving in Emerald on Saturday for a very busy time.  Bishop Michael and Fr Raj celebrated Confirmation at St Patrick’s Church in Emerald with 36 of our young people over the weekend.

Saturday evening 20 children joined with Bishop Michael, Fr Raj, parents, friends and fellow Parishioners to celebrate their Confirmation. It was a truly beautiful celebration with the Holy Spirit sending down his power and love.

Bishop Michael spoke with the children during Mass and thanked their parents, Sacramental teachers and the whole community for preparing our young people for this special occasion. Cutting of the Confirmation cake was carried out towards the end of Mass with the children standing around with Bishop and Fr Raj. Bishop Michael enjoy speaking with the families and having photos with the children after Mass.

 Following Mass parishioners joined with Bishop Michael and Fr Raj for dinner at the Le Porte Rosse.

Sunday morning 16 children came together to join with Bishop Michael and Fr Raj and the community to celebrate their special morning. Confirmation cake was cut during Mass then following proceedings children joined with their families and parishioners to celebrate outside on the lawn with a beautiful Morning Tea provider by St Patrick’s parishioners.

Bishop Michael and Fr Raj joined with the Rolleston community to celebrate Mass on Sunday morning and then on to Springsure Sunday evening where he celebrated Confirmation with their community.

 Thank you to Bishop Michael, Fr Raj and our Sacramental Team for making our Confirmation Ceremonies a wonderful experience for our children.

Cathy Chapman

Parish Secretary