by sfxwadmin | Jun 23, 2020 | Fr Mark's Messages (dated)
Dear friends, We all heard with joy yesterday’s announcement from the State Government that Phase Four of the state’s return plan will take effect from this coming Saturday, 27th of June. As part of this, the 100-person limit in places of worship will be lifted,...
by sfxwadmin | Jun 21, 2020 | Fr Mark's Messages (dated)
Dear friends, It goes without saying that 2020 has been an interesting year. There have been several things that have caused considerable anxiety and fear for many of us: from the devastating bushfires during the summer, to the floods that hit parts of the east coast...
by sfxwadmin | Jun 14, 2020 | Fr Mark's Messages (dated)
Dear friends, Today we celebrate the great feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, known in Latin as Corpus Christi. Praise God that on such a feast day we are able to gather to celebrate the Eucharist, albeit with some ongoing restrictions. Traditionally...
by sfxwadmin | Jun 7, 2020 | Fr Mark's Messages (dated)
Dear friends, We’re back! As I write, we’ve had three Sunday Masses, and so far so good. It’s been a joy to see many of you in person again, and to have our parish slowly emerge from hibernation. Thanks again for your patience these past three months, and for your...
by sfxwadmin | Jun 4, 2020 | Fr Mark's Messages (dated)
Dear friends, After a nearly three-month wait, I’m happy to announce that Sunday Mass is back at St Francis Xavier parish, as of this coming weekend! Thank you all for your patience these past few months, and we ask for your continued patience amidst...
by sfxwadmin | Jun 1, 2020 | Fr Mark's Messages (dated)
Dear friends, The season of Eastertide comes to a close this weekend with the celebration of Pentecost, and yet in many ways it feels like we’ve had two Lents instead! But thankfully, after a couple of lean months, things seem to be heading in a hopeful...
