From Fr Greg's Desk: Sunday 15th November, 2026

Hi everyone!
Parish Feast Day Last Sunday * Nov 8 SCB Primary School Grounds
What an amazing day we had last Sunday for our Parish Feast Day celebrations!!! (see photo below).
Though the weather was a little bit on the 'varied' side, and the wind a bit chilly and strong, we still only got a little bit of rain towards the end of lunch, so I think your prayers for 'good weather' were reasonably answered (at least as far as I am concerned).

It was great to see such a big turnout on the day ... well over 1000 people were 'fed and watered' by our 21 'International Food Outlets'. The food was superb and the entertainment from our budding young (and older) musicians was nothing short of fantastic. The food and cultural groups churched out plenty of food, enough to "Feed the One Thousand", and there were drinks galore, thanks to the 'Drinks Drive' beforehand. Coffee from Frank and Tina from Frankie's Cafe (using our own Little Noah's Cafe) was also a huge hit ... They gave out at least 700 coffees before, during and after lunch, which was an amazing effort.

So, thanks to all of you for both your assistance and attendance on the day; it was a great way of 'being Parish' together and a wonderful way of catching up with fellow parishioners. I am so indebted to all of you who helped out on the day, and I appreciate all the work that went into it. Huge 'Thank you!!' to the organisers and staff (especially Judy, Virginia, Liz, Paul V., Paul P,, Louise, Helena) and their P & F's at both of our primary schools; so too Catrina, Meg, Mark, Stephen and Sara, and the many others.. Forgive me if I missed someone out.

Annual RGCP Memorial Mass Last Tuesday Night 10 Nov
It sure has been a really big week ... Our annual "Memorial Mass" for the recently deceased was extremely well attended. The Church was full, and we lit just over 90 candles all told, each one representing a family who is grieving someone who has passed away over the last two years or so. I am particularly grateful to Lorna and Geoff at Candle Supply for the generous gift of all those glass candles, which was extremely generous on their behalf. It was amazing to see all the candles alight in front of the main altar (see photo below). Thanks to everyone who helped out on the night, and beforehand with the preparations. God bless you all!

First Holy Communions at SCB and OLQP This Weekend 14 - 15 Nov
We have another busy weekend coming up .... there are about 140 of our young people will be receiving their First Holy Communion at both SCB and OLQP Churches (12 and 3 pm each day), so please park your cars in such a way as to fit in as many cars as possible in our very limited car parking spaces.

And that's about it for now.

God bless, Fr. Greg