This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Mary into Heaven. Mary has a destiny with her role as the Mother of God, it also see her Assumption as a sign and promise for the pilgrim people of God. This Feast is a Holy Day of Obligation. In that past we have celebrated this feast with a Curry Night but of course this year we are unable to do so. But let us not forget what an important Feast Day this is and celebrate it in our own homes, thanking Mary for being our Mother and for guiding us in coming closer to her son, Jesus.

As you would be aware we have many more cases of COVID in NSW and we need to remain vigilant and safe. Please follow all the guidelines given by the NSW Government which also means following the guidelines that we have set out accordingly in order to make us a COVID SAFE Parish. Please also continue to pray for those affected by the Pandemic, those who have lost loved ones or who are currently suffering with the virus.

We were sent this following information from the Diocese this week;

“Please encourage your parishioners to wear mask, and all Clergy should be wearing masks whilst celebrating Mass.

I need to stress with the utmost urgency: If you are feeling unwell, and especially if you have any flu-like symptoms you must cease work, stay home, isolate and get tested. This advice is paramount for our clergy who are in contact with such a wide range of people in the course of their ministry. Please be hyper-vigilant for COVID-19 symptoms. These include; fever (37.5 ° or higher), cough, sore/scratchy throat, shortness of breath, loss of smell or loss of taste.

Let us be sure to look after one another with great care during these challenging times.”