Jesus, you healed the man born blind, you made the lepers well again and you fed the hungry crowd.

You showed you cared for people, Jesus, through what you did for others.

Please be with all the people who care for those who are sick or without homes or who are hungry at this time.

Give them all courage and strength.

Help them to know and feel that they are not alone.

AMEN

Confirmation 2020

Thank you everyone for your patience in regards to Confirmation for 2020.

As you can imagine, there are a few issues around this sacrament. As you may know our Bishop, Mark Edwards has moved to the Diocese of Wagga Wagga and a new Bishop hasn’t been appointed yet. At the moment Father Greg is waiting for permission to confirm the children himself. This will not be known until September.

If the government does allow churches to open to small groups in the near future, then a revised version of the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place. Please stay tuned for more information when it becomes available.

Way of the West

St Mary’s School and Parish community are joining forces to respond to the needs of asylum seekers in our community. During the month of September, our Way of the West campaign is urging us all to respond to this need by donating various goods outlined below.

These goods are donated to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) in Footscray and dispersed to families in need from there. Due to the current Covid 19 restrictions, donationed items can be left on the presbytery porch (beginning Monday 31st August).

If you are able to help this year then below are possible suggestions for you to start stocking up on:

Week 1: Sunday 6th September - Saturday 12th September

Dried Food: healthy breakfast cereals, dried fruit, nuts, healthy snack food for lunch boxes, tea (both black & green and instant coffee).

Week 2: Sunday 13th September - Saturday 19th September

Tinned Food: Fish like sardines, tuna or salmon. Vegetables such as tomatoes, corn, peas, lentils, chickpeas, beans (not baked), tomato paste, small jars of honey, long life milk.

Week 3: Sunday 20th September - Saturday 26th September

Toiletries: Shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, sanitary products, shaving items.

Week 4: Sunday 27th September - Saturday 3rd October

Other Household Goods: Dishwashing detergent, washing powder, nappies (especially larger sizes), gift cards (Kmart, Woolworths, Coles).

Items will then be taken to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre in Footscray to be distributed to families in need. Thank you for your amazing support of the past.